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What are the separate parts required to build up star delta starters for...

The table below indicates the selection of the power switching components necessary to build up a star delta starters, with mechanical interlocks between star and delta contactors, suitable for...

What does a PHF fault mean on an ATV320 drive?

Product line: Altivar 320 / ATV320 Cause: Loss of input voltage on L1, L2 or L3 Resolution: Check for phase loss or phase imbalance Check the line voltage power, input connections and/or fuses Check...

Multimotor configuration ATV630

With an ATV630 it is not possible to implement a multi motor configuration with different motors. Only with equal motors it can be done with parameter set switching ( no motor parameters ! ) to make...

What is the definition of zero-sequence impedance for a three-phase...

The zero-sequence impedance is between connected together line terminals of a three-phase star-connected or zigzag-connected transformer windings and its neutral terminal. Zero-sequence impedance...

Network Management Card 3 - CDC-USB driver on Windows

Issue: When using Windows 7 and connecting a NMC3 device via USB for configuration, CDC-USB drivers might need to be updated on initial use. Product: Network Management Card 3 (AP9640, AP9641)...

What size overload do I use with a star delta starter ?

In the majority of cases, the overload of a star delta starter is fitted below the delta contactor with wiring connections to one side of each of the motor windings. The other side of the windings...

Will Zelio Soft 2 V4.5 work on Windows 7 64 bit?

Yes, Zelio Soft 2 V4.5 is compatible with Windows 7 64 bit with one exception ; when communicating between the PC/Laptop and the Zelio Logic Relay, and using the USB cable SR2USB01 with Windows 7 64...

What causes an OP1 (overvoltage during acceleration time) on an ATV21/212...

Issue: Troubleshooting OP1 on an ATV21/212 drive. Product Line: Altivar ATV21 and ATV212 drives. Environment: All Cause: Overvoltage during acceleration Resolution: This can be caused by a number of...

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What is the difference between PNP and NPN when describing 3 wire...

Most industrial proximity sensors (inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic and photo electric) are solid state. The term solid state refers to the type of components used within the sensor. Solid state...

Voltage, Current and Resistance Explained

Issue: How do I remember the relationship of voltage, current and resistance in an electrical system? Environment: N/A Solution: Voltage (unit of measurement - volt) is like the water pressure in the...

Adding a new DD to your TREX

Before getting started make sure that you have Upgrade Studio installed on your laptop and that you have an account to log in. You also must have already activated your TREX communicator. Go to...

How can I cable to the PNP and NPN type outputs for sensors / detectors,...

PNP and NPN type outputs are available as 3-wire sensors with a DC voltage power supply (the voltage limits are dependent on the specific sensor): PNP type: switching on the positive voltage load NPN...

How do you calculate the wear level of TeSys Giga contactor ? By...

Contact tips wear rate of is linked to the opening speed and not the opening time. Our algorithm is based on this concept with a dedicated electronic circuit. Arc Voltage is a function of contact...

What is an Electrical "Ground Loop" - How does it affect my equipment?

Issue: What is an electrical "ground loop" and how does it affect my equipment? Environment: Ground loops can occur in any situation where multiple electrical devices are interconnected,...

What is Power Factor Correction (PFC) - Does it help conserve energy?

Issue: What is Power Factor Correction (PFC) - Does it help conserve energy? Answer: Explanation 1: Power Factor Correction (PFC) doesn't directly reduce the overall electric consumption of a...

Easy-UPS Online Registration

Register the Easy UPS with APC by Schneider Electric customer support. This is a one time process required to be done only during initial installation. The Easy UPS output cannot be turned on without...

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