1979 Hitachi Seiki 3ne-300 lathe Fanuc 5t

To start, I just found LinuxCNC today. I have a 1979 Hitachi Seiki 3ne-300 lathe with a Fanuc 5t control on it, I would like to run linux cnc on it. Not real sure where to start but I will be keeping everyone updated on my progress. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Do you know what the servo type and feedback is?

X servo Fanuc Type: 5n-2500m #: D-994922 Date:79-7 Small one
Z servo Fanuc Type: 10-2500m #: D-911425 Date:79-3 Large one

not sure what the feedback is?

I got this from a small shop that was using it a few times a week. (I seen It under power) But before I can hook it up I need to get a phase converter (Phase Perfect Digital Phase Converter PT355 - Phase Technologies, 20HP) This is what that shop was using for his cnc's

Thanks

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AlanE wrote: But before I can hook it up I need to get a phase converter

It's quite simple to make your own rotary phase converter with a few off the shelf parts.
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JT

I am not positive, but I seem to recall those old Fujitsu servo drives are +/- 5vdc signal.