Will it work...

[ChipKing]

What I have is a 1993 Hurco Hawk 5 mill. The electronics are dead and I am going to update it. I think the servo motors and encoders should work hopefully some of you with experience can help me out.

This is the info form my servo motors and encoders:

Baldor mte-4535-special
spec #fme 0204b-00
torq. stall 40 in-lb.
max rpm 4500
180 volts max DC
const. volts 32.
peak 70.2 amp

tach 7.0 v-krpm
encoder 2500 L


Thanks for any input!!!

[cncsnw]

At first glance, it looks like they should work.

You will want to get the higher-current (15A output) option on the servo drive.

Also make sure that the DC motor bus voltage is not too far over 120VDC. Even though the motor is rated up to 180V, the Centroid drive is only rated to 120V.

If your existing power supply voltage is too high, you can just add one of the Centroid transformer and rectifier options. The only consequence of running 120V instead of a higher voltage is that the motors won't go over 3000 RPM. That will still be more than enough speed for a knee mill.

Look for wiring specs on the encoders. There need to be eight wires, some with names like A, A-, B, B-, etc.; also indication of a 5V supply voltage. If there are fewer than eight wires, or the operating voltage is not 5VDC, you will need to replace the encoders. Not especially difficult or expensive, but something to be aware of.

[ChipKing]

I need to double check mine at home BUT I think it has this configuartion after looking it up:

16 pin
a+
a-
b-
b+
z+
z-
(brake)
+5 VDC
common
(brake)
encoder shield
tach shield
tsch c.c.w+
motor c.c.w-
tach c.c.w-
motor c.c.w+

I will check when I get home.

[cncsnw]

That should work fine.
You won't need the tach output (just leave those pins not connected).
If the motor has an integral brake you will need to add a relay to switch it.