Moving to a country with different electric current frequency

[Maiegues]

Hi.

I’m moving to another country where the electric current frequency is 60Hz while here it’s 50Hz. Usually analog devices have problems with that working “faster” like clocks.

Should I worry about it with my Flashforge Dreamer? Have anybody faced issues like that?

Thanks

[zimzf23]

Here: http://www.flashforge-usa.com/assets/manual/flashforge\_dreamer\_user\_guide\_v2\_0\_2.pdf?cd6e8a Says this:

PRECAUTION: FlashForge Dreamer uses a switching power supply with 115V/230V. Prior to installing the hardware, it is critical to check the AC output voltage of your home or workplace. The power supply should be switched to reflect your AC output voltage. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the Dreamer. Please follow the steps below to switch to the correct voltage. For the United States and Canada, the correct voltage to use is 115V. For most European countries, use 230V. Please double-check as FLASHFORGE USA will not be responsible for damages as a result of improper care.

The power supply can switch from 230V to 115V, so it must work with the 2 frequencies.

[zimzf23]

Yes, true. But what i meant is that if a manufacturer makes it able to change voltage to be able to use it worldwide, should make no sense to not make it 50/60 hz compatible

[Maiegues]

Thanks but Voltage is one thing. Frequency is another. Wrong frequency doesn’t burn or damage, just change the electronic “clock”.

[dannym]

Just move the switch from 115V to 230V. Frequency doesn’t make much of a difference. Voltage on the other hand does. Especially when you are going from a 115V single phase to a two phase 230V. It won’t ruin your printer but it will mostly likely pop a capacitor on the power supply. Im not sure if the power supply has circuit protection. When in doubt, put it on 230V if you don’t have a multimeter. It won’t mess up your power supply by having it on 230V and connecting to 115V.

[Maiegues]

You are kidding, right? First of all I never said in moving to a different voltage. And you advices can ruin a printer forever! Careful man!

[dannym]

I’m sorry did I forget the punchline. Not sure how I was being funny. I have commissioned new manufacturing equipment all over the world. 99% of the time 50hz usually meant the voltage was 230VAC. I’m not worried, it’s not my equipment. Good luck. I apologize for thinking I was actually helping someone.

[Maiegues]

Well yeah. You are indeed not helping when you are giving wrong information. And in this particularly case, a dangerous one. If you do what you are saying, then take this advice and don’t imply things you don’t know to your users. I can think of at least 3 countries with 220v and 60hz current. Frequency and voltage have no connection at all.

[zimzf23]

WTF man? two phase 230? This PSU is only one phase… And, household plugs that run 230 are monophasic mate…