Huanyang Chinese VFD settings and manual here!

[minitech cnc]

Looking at the fault possibilities for the E.OC.n posted I think it is #2 and #3. There is a sudden change in load as the clutch drops the load on the spinning motor all of a sudden and I think the VFD is too small even though it is listed at 5HP.

I would like to change plan for now but still get some advise.

I moved the VFD from my lathe project to my RF-31 CNC mill that also has a 3 phase 220 volt motor. It seems to work fine on the mill. The mill had a Leeson VFD and had some quirky startup issues, would sometimes not start until I unplugged it and waited some time.. I get all setup with Mach 3 get ready to push code start then the spindle wouldn't start randomly. I needed to replace it anyway.

Would you please post a set of parameters for that motor so I can use this VFD on the 2HP motor and order a stronger one for my lathe project?

2HP
1.5kW
60Hz
3 phase
4 pole
5.5/2.75 Amp

I would like it to be able to run from very slow to full speed using the knob on the front

Then to replace this one which was the Huanyang 5hp should I get the 7.5HP or the 10HP? And the newer GT version right? Or is there a different VFD company altogether that you feel may be a better choice? Will have the 5HP motor running all the time but clutch, brake, change parts on and off. Motor stays running but will have the sudden dropped clutch to turn the spindle then sometimes braking after clutch turned off to stop (Braking after clutch off though)

Nice addition to this thread, I read all of it and it mostly has to do with high speed spindles that are used most of the time with these VFDs

[mactec54]

Looking at the fault possibilities for the E.OC.n posted I think it is #2 and #3. There is a sudden change in load as the clutch drops the load on the spinning motor all of a sudden and I think the VFD is too small even though it is listed at 5HP.

I would like to change plan for now but still get some advise.

I moved the VFD from my lathe project to my RF-31 CNC mill that also has a 3 phase 220 volt motor. It seems to work fine on the mill. The mill had a Leeson VFD and had some quirky startup issues, would sometimes not start until I unplugged it and waited some time.. I get all setup with Mach 3 get ready to push code start then the spindle wouldn't start randomly. I needed to replace it anyway.

Would you please post a set of parameters for that motor so I can use this VFD on the 2HP motor and order a stronger one for my lathe project?

2HP
1.5kW
60Hz
3 phase
4 pole
5.5/2.75 Amp

I would like it to be able to run from very slow to full speed using the knob on the front

Then to replace this one which was the Huanyang 5hp should I get the 7.5HP or the 10HP? And the newer GT version right? Or is there a different VFD company altogether that you feel may be a better choice? Will have the 5HP motor running all the time but clutch, brake, change parts on and off. Motor stays running but will have the sudden dropped clutch to turn the spindle then sometimes braking after clutch turned off to stop (Braking after clutch off though)

Nice addition to this thread, I read all of it and it mostly has to do with high speed spindles that are used most of the time with these VFDs

When you said you unplugged the VFD just doing this can damage the VFD Drive they should never be Plugged and Unplugged with a cord and Plug, if using manual control or computer control the VFD needs to power down and turned off with a disconnect switch


What type of lathe do you have and did you try starting the VFD Drive with the clutch engaged

[minitech cnc]

When you said you unplugged the VFD just doing this can damage the VFD Drive they should never be Plugged and Unplugged with a cord and Plug, if using manual control or computer control the VFD needs to power down and turned off with a disconnect switch


What type of lathe do you have and did you try starting the VFD Drive with the clutch engaged

The lathe is a new build made from an older large lathe, I'll post a picture.

I always let the VFD turn off when it is powering itself down.

I tried it with the clutch on and it works! I guess it was just the sudden load of the clutch that was the problem. I would like it to run variable speed and with the knob on the front for speed. Which parameters should I go with?

I could still use the clutch to disengage then brake on stopping.

I'll put on the first set of parameters you suggested and get back

[minitech cnc]

Here is a Parameter list for your motor, I may change some of the settings once you get it running

Need to Know your wiring configuration??? Photo is needed

Mactec54
60Hz 230v 5Hp Ac 3Ph Motor

PD000=0 for Parameter unlock ( 1 ) for Parameter Lock ( Must be 0 to do a Reset )

PD001=0 (1 For Remote Control)

PD002=0

PD003=100

PD004=100

PD005=100

PD006=50

PD007=20

PD008=230

PD009=115

PD010=9

PD011=40 (Minimum Setting Speed )

PD13= 08 is for Factory reset, Only use this to set VFD to Factory Default Settings

PD014=15 ( Adjust to suit Acceleration )

PD015=15 (Adjust to suit Deceleration )

PD141=230 ( Motor Rated Voltage )

PD142=13 ( Motor Max Amps)

PD143=4 ( Motor Number of Poles)

PD144=3000 (Max Motor RPM)

For Remote Pot use

PD002=1

PD70=0

PD72=100

PD73=40

Ok I set it up with these parameters. There was an error on start and it looked like it needed more time to spool up so I moved 14 and 15 from 15 to 25 and that worked.

It goes to 6000 and holds there.

What to change to give it control with the potentiometer on the panel?

Also I noticed there is a setting to let the VFD allow it to coast to a stop and with me using a brake it would be better to go from coasting to brake and not have the brake interrupt a controlled stop. Am I thinking of that right?

Nice feeling when something starts to work.

[mactec54]

Ok I set it up with these parameters. There was an error on start and it looked like it needed more time to spool up so I moved 14 and 15 from 15 to 25 and that worked.

It goes to 6000 and holds there.

What to change to give it control with the potentiometer on the panel?

Also I noticed there is a setting to let the VFD allow it to coast to a stop and with me using a brake it would be better to go from coasting to brake and not have the brake interrupt a controlled stop. Am I thinking of that right?

Nice feeling when something starts to work.

I think there is a problem with the VFD Drive as it should be working around 8 to 10 for that machine

Because you Don't have and can not fit a Breaking Resistor to your VFD Drive you have to let it do it own controlled stop or you will burn up the IGBT's coasting to a stop won't help, you still can't use the brake until it has almost stopped

To use the Pot just change this Jumper JI to 1-2 Position

You will need to change some of those settings as they don't suit that motor what is the motor Rated Voltage

[mactec54]

This is some Parameters to change the Voltage needs to be set at the motor rated voltage PD008 and PD141

You could activate DC Braking PD030=10 don't make any other changes in the Breaking Parameters


So first try these and then change the PD014= and the PD015= you should now be able to lower these Parameters, once you have done and tried this, then set PD030=10


PD006=2.5


PD007=10


PD008= ??? Motor Rated Voltage


PD009=20


PD010=8


PD011=40


PD141= ??? Motor Rated Voltage

PD142=5.5

[minitech cnc]

This is the lathe build so far. I pushed the VFD close to the spindle to get it in the picture, it is not close and no wires are near getting caught.

I bought a pneumatically controlled lathe from Craigslist and stripped all the things off that I didn't want. I wanted the motor, spindle and base only. I am going to mount an X-Z table to the base. I was initially going to look for a headstock from lathe parts and use a treadmill motor but this spindle setup is massive and very strong compared to that.

Right now I am just getting the subunits all together for function, an enclosed cabinet will be made to hold everything in. And all wires will be in their own metal shielding, flexible conduit for safety and noise insulation.




Changing the jumper did not work to give speed control with the pot in front. It was working for speed control initially before I changed the parameters.

Looks like motor voltage it 208-230. It is set to 230 now, is that right?

[mactec54]

This is the lathe build so far. I pushed the VFD close to the spindle to get it in the picture, it is not close and no wires are near getting caught.

I bought a pneumatically controlled lathe from Craigslist and stripped all the things off that I didn't want. I wanted the motor, spindle and base only. I am going to mount an X-Z table to the base. I was initially going to look for a headstock from lathe parts and use a treadmill motor but this spindle setup is massive and very strong compared to that.

Right now I am just getting the subunits all together for function, an enclosed cabinet will be made to hold everything in. And all wires will be in their own metal shielding, flexible conduit for safety and noise insulation.




Changing the jumper did not work to give speed control with the pot in front. It was working for speed control initially before I changed the parameters.

Looks like motor voltage it 208-230. It is set to 230 now, is that right?

I think there is some confusion going on here, you said you moved the VFD Drive to the Mill the setting changes where for the VFD Drive and the Mill, so where are you at now Lathe or Mill with the VFD Drive

[minitech cnc]

I think there is some confusion going on here, you said you moved the VFD Drive to the Mill the setting changes where for the VFD Drive and the Mill, so where are you at now Lathe or Mill with the VFD Drive

Sorry about the confusion. I did move it to the mill but then you mentioned about trying it starting with the clutch engaged on the lathe. I did that and it was able to start up with the clutch engaged. Thinking it over it makes sense to start like that anyway not to jar everything at speed.

So I’m back to getting it to work on the lathe.

I might ask questions about my Leeson VFD before trashing it but that won’t be for a long time.

Thanks again with this.

[mactec54]

Sorry about the confusion. I did move it to the mill but then you mentioned about trying it starting with the clutch engaged on the lathe. I did that and it was able to start up with the clutch engaged. Thinking it over it makes sense to start like that anyway not to jar everything at speed.

So I’m back to getting it to work on the lathe.

I might ask questions about my Leeson VFD before trashing it but that won’t be for a long time.

Thanks again with this.

Ok so now do everything that I posted in # 620 for the lathe

This may be why the Pot does not work you have PD002=1 it should be PD002=0 sometimes it does need to be ( 1 ) for Pot use but most times ( 0 ) makes it work

Post the spec's for the Leeson VFD I may have it in my files

[mactec54]

Ok so now do everything that I posted in # 620 for the lathe

This may be why the Pot does not work you have PD002=1 it should be PD002=0 sometimes it does need to be ( 1 ) for Pot use but most times ( 0 ) makes it work

Post the spec's for the Leeson VFD I may have it in my files

Like this not quite but close to the same

This is some Parameters to change the Voltage needs to be set at the motor rated voltage PD008 and PD141

You could activate DC Braking PD030=5 don't make any other changes in the Breaking Parameters


So first try these and then change the PD014= and the PD015= you should now be able to lower these Parameters, once you have done and tried this, then set PD030=5


PD006=2.5


PD007=10


PD008= 230 Motor Rated Voltage


PD009=20


PD010=8


PD011=40


PD141=230 Motor Rated Voltage

PD142=13

[minitech cnc]

That helped. It starts faster and doesn't take so long to ramp up speed.

The pot still doesn't work, I moved 02 back to 1 and moved the jumper back to the right side, still not working.

But when it stops it has an error dcb every time.


Just moved the 02 back to 0 and still pot not doing anything

[mactec54]

That helped. It starts faster and doesn't take so long to ramp up speed.

The pot still doesn't work, I moved 02 back to 1 and moved the jumper back to the right side, still not working.

But when it stops it has an error dcb every time.


Just moved the 02 back to 0 and still pot not doing anything

Ok Put PD030=0 you VFD does not have Dc Braking control so can't use these settings


Check that these are set

PD001=0


PD002=0

PD070=0 ( Try this Parameter set to 1 for Pot Control )


PD072=100


PD073=40


And the Jumper must be on 1-2 Pins

[mactec54]

That helped. It starts faster and doesn't take so long to ramp up speed.

The pot still doesn't work, I moved 02 back to 1 and moved the jumper back to the right side, still not working.

But when it stops it has an error dcb every time.


Just moved the 02 back to 0 and still pot not doing anything

Ok Put PD030=0 you VFD does not have Dc Braking control so can't use these settings


Check that these are set

PD001=0


PD002=0

PD70=0


PD72=100


PD73=40


And the Jumper must be on 1-2 Pins

[minitech cnc]

ok did that.

It starts nicely with getting to 100Hz and stays there. Stopping it stops with no errors

No change with the pot.

I tried 70 =0 and =1 and no difference

I am going to run this VFD with either the breakout board 0-10v or RS450 through Mach 4 but would like to use the pot for now.

[mactec54]

ok did that.

It starts nicely with getting to 100Hz and stays there. Stopping it stops with no errors

No change with the pot.

I tried 70 =0 and =1 and no difference

I am going to run this VFD with either the breakout board 0-10v or RS450 through Mach 4 but would like to use the pot for now.

Are the up/down arrow keys working to change the speed

[mactec54]

ok did that.

It starts nicely with getting to 100Hz and stays there. Stopping it stops with no errors

No change with the pot.

I tried 70 =0 and =1 and no difference

I am going to run this VFD with either the breakout board 0-10v or RS450 through Mach 4 but would like to use the pot for now.

Put the J1 in the other position and 70=1, did the pot ever work

[minitech cnc]

Ok now the pot works. I put 070 to =0 002 to =1 and the jumper to the right 2-3

Starts nicely and shuts down nicely.

But with the pot it goes from 40 Hz to 70 Hz only. Without the pot it went to 100 and stayed there. Would like it to go to 100Hz, really not needing it to go any slower.

Getting close to success now..

With 002=0 the arrow keys did change the speed.

[mactec54]

Ok now the pot works. I put 070 to =0 002 to =1 and the jumper to the right 2-3

Starts nicely and shuts down nicely.

But with the pot it goes from 40 Hz to 70 Hz only. Without the pot it went to 100 and stayed there. Would like it to go to 100Hz, really not needing it to go any slower.

Getting close to success now..

With 002=0 the arrow keys did change the speed.

So you need to check these Parameters PD72=100 PD003=100 PD004=100 PD005=100 if that is correct change PD070=1

[SpyderHelix]

So, ignorant question..
Nothing to do with settings but since y'all have experience with this stuff:

I'm looking for verification of something I've read.
If I have a VFD hooked up and running and a breaker pops, will the spindle running cause back voltage and damage the VFD?
I'm not confident in the amount of amperage that can feed my machine off the breaker so I'm trying to cover cautionary ideas I might have.
I'm trying to run my desktop (store bought hp) monitor, controller PSU and the VFD all on one outlet.
I'm limited on what I can hook into in this house, so I'm trying to work with what I've got.
Thanks for any replies.