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Setting of Over Load Relay in Star Delta Starter

10/11/2010 6:21 AM

What should be ideal setting of Overload Relay in Star Delta Starter.

Suppose Motor is 63 KW,415V,0.8PF

FLC(Line) = (63x1000)/(1.73x415x0.8) = 110 Amp

OL Relay should be set betwenn 103 Amp to 113 Amp

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FLC (Phase) =110/1.73 = 63.5 Amp ( 58 % of FLC (line) = .58x110=63.5 Amp)

OL Relay should be set near 64 Amp.

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Re: Confusion in setting of Over Load Relay in Star Delta Starter

10/11/2010 6:40 AM

Depending on where the O/L's are fitted, the incoming line or one out going line.
105A or 61A

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Re: Confusion in setting of Over Load Relay in Star Delta Starter

10/11/2010 7:04 AM

Before Main Contactors. (Supplay>OL Relay>MAin Contactor)

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Re: Confusion in setting of Over Load Relay in Star Delta Starter

10/11/2010 7:26 AM

Generally in ΥΔ starters, the relay is within the delta, so it is set to the phase current, in your case 64A. Not always though, you need to check your connections.

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Re: Confusion in setting of Over Load Relay in Star Delta Starter

10/11/2010 7:55 AM

Thanks

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Re: Setting of Over Load Relay in Star Delta Starter

10/12/2010 8:32 AM

Go with 64

The Star/Delta starter is manufactured from three contactors, a timer and a thermal overload. The contactors are smaller than the single contactor used in a Direct On Line starter as they are controlling winding currents only. The currents through the winding are 1/root 3 (58%) of the current in the line. In your case 64A.....

There are two contactors that are close during run, often referred to as the main contactor and the delta contactor. These are AC3 rated at 58% of the current rating of the motor. The third contactor is the star contactor and that only carries star current while the motor is connected in star. The current in star is 1/root 3 (58%) of the current in delta, so this contactor can be AC3 rated at one third of the motor rating.

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Re: Setting of Over Load Relay in Star Delta Starter

10/13/2010 3:46 AM

Set it to the same value as the full load current stated on the maker's name plate attached to it, particularly if it is still under manufacturer's warranty.

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Re: Setting of Over Load Relay in Star Delta Starter

05/08/2013 10:19 AM

How to change the direction of rotation in a star delta starter?

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Re: Setting of Over Load Relay in Star Delta Starter

02/21/2024 3:32 AM

Swap any two of the three incoming phase connections.

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