Electrical – power to a 230v three phase motor

motorvfd

a. Is it possible to run a 230v three phase motor with a 115v input VFD? Where does the other 115 volts come from in this case?

b. How would I size the VDF for this case. I know my VFD will need to rated higher than the the FLA of my motor but by how much?

Thanks

Best Answer

possible yes. It won't make 230V you'll be limited to one quarter power.

you need to know how much mechanical power you need.