What power do I need for my elite machine?

Machines (Elite Series) Controller (MASSO) FAQ
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The Onefinity Elite machine can be used in all countries. Onefinity will send out the proper power supply and power cord automatically for your select country. There is no need to contact us.

  • If you live in an area that uses 110v (like US and Canada), Onefinity will ship you a 110v power supply.

  • If you live in an area that uses 220v standard (like Europe and Australia), Onefinity will ship you a 220v power supply.

You can view what they look like here: Official ONEFINITY CNC Elite Series Assembly Video ( ELITE Foreman, Journeyman, Woodworker) - YouTube

  • 110V version (USA/CANADA/Etc.):
    If you have the 110v, there will be two power input plugs on the back of the power supply. One in the center provides main power to the controller, screen, motors and router power plug on the back of the power supply. This requires at least 15amp (breaker) from your home. There will be a second power input on the back of the 110v power supply. This input only provides power to the ‘vac’ labeled output. It should be on it’s own at least 15amp (20amp is ideal) breaker line. Do not use GFCI breakers. This is suggested to reduce potential EMI that can cause the machine to not operate correctly. See: Screen Flickering, Blank, or Black Screen, Random Happenings (EMI)
    Additionally, if you use a VFD/SPINDLE, you will not plug it into the back of the Elite power supply ports. A VFD/Spindle must always be plugged in directly to wall power. It will require it’s own breaker (making a total of 3 breakers) at whatever specs the VFD/Spindle manufacturer recommends.

  • 220V Version (EU/AUSTRALIA/Etc.)
    If you have the 220v, there will be one power input plug on the back of the power supply. This provides main power to the controller, screen, motors, router and vac power plugs on the back of the power supply. This requires a 20amp (breaker) from your home.
    Additionally, if you use a VFD/SPINDLE, you will not plug it into the back of the Elite power supply ports. A VFD/Spindle must always be plugged in directly to wall power. It will require it’s own breaker (making a total of 3 breakers) at whatever specs the VFD/Spindle manufacturer recommends.

Here is the fuse locations and sizes for the power supply:

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Im going to have to break some of those suggestions. My 3 car garage only has 2 outlets15a GFCI same circuit. Not much I can do about it.

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You might want to contact an electrician and have more power brought over from your main panel. I fear you are going to really struggle with 2 15A circuits. But guess time will tell.

-Alex

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I just retired from the Army and currently renting. Waiting to see what the housing market turns into. Untill then Im stuck with what I got.

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You can run a makita router and dust extractor off the same circuit. Plug the router into the dust extractor’s tool port so the vacuum suction will turn on when the router does.

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That does work but on a 15A circuit you may go over depending on what you are using for a vacuum. A Fein Turbo II is around 12A I think and the Makita router around 6. (IIRC) In Matthews’s case he seems to have only one 15A circuit so would also be running the Onefinity controller off it and subjecting it to the electrical noise of the router. I can’t see that working well. Either he’ll have to go without the vacuum or run some extension cords from other circuits. Maybe run a good inverter generator to provide extra power to the garage?

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Oops, I missed “same circuit” in that post. I wouldn’t think about it on a single circuit - too many instances of EMI as you’ve mentioned.

If he had 2, using a dust extractor with tool port, typically you can also adjust the current consumption of the vacuum using a dial, so it can be made to work within 15A (which is often necessary when using all kinds of power tools with those extractors)

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Another idea: get one of those ‘battery generators’ instead of gas. Charge it up off the 15A circuit when the CNC is not in use, then disconnect it to plug in the router. Use the battery system for the CNC controller and the 15A outlet for the router. The vacuum may still be a problem if he can’t run it at a lower speed.

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I suspect, assuming you can’t already, that you will be able to spec the 240v for the US.

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Have you checked your garage door opener? That’s my second circuit. I got a reeled extension cord from home depot.
Side note on that reel, not only did i get it for free, but i had them pay me for it. I looked at the back and it said this is the one i wanted for 15a, but it had a 13a circuit breaker on it. I contacted home depot who sent me a gift card and referred me to husky so also issued me a gift card

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I have run the WW elite makita and shopvac at the same time. Ill checknthe total amps later but how bad can the EMI really be?

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Does Onefinity recommend a surge protector or are the fuses sufficient?

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ALWAYS use a GOOD surge protector for the plug-ins or a surge breaker in your panel. A surge can do a LOT of damage.
Pony

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I don’t use surge protection. I much prefer a power conditioner. They Martian the power exiting to exactly what it should be. If the power is too high or too low they shut off. I use them on all my sensitive electronic stuff. They do cost a bit more but do so much more for you