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Cable Size

06/07/2012 2:31 AM

Hello everyone, i have a real problem here, my system consists of the following components,

1) Inverter driven 3ph ac Traction motor of S2-60 min rating 160A

2) with a steer motor : 100A

3) Inverter driven 3ph ac induction motor of S2-60 min rating 100A

4) DC -DC converter (48 - 24VDC) of input 10A

5) Three inverter enable inputs of 6A each ( total 18A)

I need to give supplies for each of these components from a battery of 48VDC 460Ah. But i m getting total of 388A. I m distributing this current through bus bar to each devices .

But the problem is that, the cable size from the battery to bus bar is 125% of 388A ( 388*1.25) ie. 485A for which is 240mm2(473MCM) of 500A. Now i m not getting the Battery connectors( Polycarbonate type) of that size. They are having max of 4/0 gauge only.

So, i want to know whether my calculation for the total current is right or wrong, because i have doubt in the case of motors of S2- 60 min.

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Re: Cable Size

06/07/2012 12:39 PM

I am having a problem following your question. If the load is continuous, 3 hrs or more, then you use the 125% increase. If the load is not continuous then it is not required. Your problem with your connector can be solved by using a transformer stud connector as show here http://www.nsi-sales.com/transformer-lugs_connectors.htm

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