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Overload Class

11/06/2014 4:15 AM

This is for a 3 phase pole changing motor.It has two speeds, each speed is protected by its own overload, both are class 10.It runs for 5 seconds on speed 1 then moves onto speed 2.I don't believe the overload is going to offer much protection on speed 1.Will a class 5 overload be acceptable to use in this case.

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Re: overload class

11/06/2014 4:41 AM

There might be nuisance trips, but otherwise acceptable. If it runs only 5 seconds, it is not clear that an overload is even meaningful at that speed.

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Re: overload class

11/06/2014 5:09 AM

2 completely independant windings?

What does the rating plate mention for each speed?

I suppose the motor is designed to run at a given power at 100 % ED at speed 1 and another given power at 100 % ED at speed 2.

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Re: overload class

11/06/2014 6:56 AM

The overload class implies the LRA withstand as i understand it. If the motor does not start at all, it should still be able to withstand 7.2x FLA for 10 secs...shouldn't it ? As most motors are designed to withstand DOL starting, this should not be a problem even in your case. i don't think you need a special Class 5 relay. But then, i have no experience with pole-changing motors, so please excuse my ignorance,

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Re: overload class

11/06/2014 8:43 AM

I'm with Tornado on this. The purpose of an overload relay is to provide protection against a condition that might damage the motor, not to provide tripping at as low a level as possible. So what if your motor never trips with a class 10 overload? Why is that a problem for you? The motor is likely designed for Class 10 protection or better, that's all you need for it, regardless of how long it is used.

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