I am operating a woodworking power tool (a special saw) which was purchased in the UK (where they use 50hz), while here in the US I know we use 60hz. The motor on the tool has a EC (electronically commutated) motor.
From what I have been reading, this frequency discrepancy does not negatively impact the performance and longevity of EC motors due to fact that a computer controlled board is moderating the incoming voltage and frequency. Please correct me if I am wrong, but it is my understanding that this 'computer moderation' is essentially providing the motor with what it requires to operate effectively regardless of a small change in input power frequency (i.e. 60hz input vs 50hz).
A conventional AC motor would turn 20% faster or slower with such a change in frequency, correct? However this EC motor should perform no differently whether it sees 50 or 60hz on the input?
This is a relatively costly tool, so I am trying to make sure I dont need to use a frequency converter in order to get the max longevity and performance from the tool.
Thank you in advance for your time and information.
From what I have been reading, this frequency discrepancy does not negatively impact the performance and longevity of EC motors due to fact that a computer controlled board is moderating the incoming voltage and frequency. Please correct me if I am wrong, but it is my understanding that this 'computer moderation' is essentially providing the motor with what it requires to operate effectively regardless of a small change in input power frequency (i.e. 60hz input vs 50hz).
A conventional AC motor would turn 20% faster or slower with such a change in frequency, correct? However this EC motor should perform no differently whether it sees 50 or 60hz on the input?
This is a relatively costly tool, so I am trying to make sure I dont need to use a frequency converter in order to get the max longevity and performance from the tool.
Thank you in advance for your time and information.