Can I use a larger HP Variable Speed Drive to run a smaller HP motor?

Issue: Motor is smaller than the available drive. Product Line: All Altivar (ATV) drives Environment: All Environments Cause: Motor and drive sizing does not match. Motor is smaller HP than Drive....

Is it possible to modify the ratio of a current transformer (CT)?

Product Line 3090SCCT Environment CT Ratio Resolution *Warning: Installation and maintenance of this device should only be performed by qualified, competent personnel that have appropriate training...

VIP400 protection relay - what is the IP rating of the CUa / Cub / CUc...

The VIP 400 (and 410) self-powered relays use custom sensors that are designed specifically for this relay. As such, the CUa / CUb / CUc sensors cannot be ordered as loose components, and some...

Can multiple motors be connected to one solid state soft starter?

Issue : Can multiple motors be connected to 1 soft starter? Product Line: ATS48 ATS22 Environment : All Cause : Application requirement Resolution : Yes. Size the soft starter for the total full load...

Is a Line Contactor ahead of the soft start required as referred to in the...

Issue: Is a Line contactor required ahead of the soft start? Product Line: Altistart 22, ATS22 Environment: All models and serial numbers Cause: None Resolution: The purpose of the line contactor is...

VIP400 and VIP410 embedded battery lifetime and effect of supplying LED...

As per the VIP400 / VIP410 user manual, this self-powered relay uses a LS14250 3.6V lithium battery (power rating 1.10Ah) manufactured by SAFT industries. The expected lifetime quoted in the user...

SFT2826 cannot open SEPAM COMTRADE files for recent firmware versions. Is...

Issue Cannot open the waveform using SFT2826. Product Line SEPAM 20 Series SEPAM 40 Series SEPAM 50 Series SEPAM 60 Series SEPAM 80 Series Cause The SFT2826 software was developed originally for...

How to upload a pre configured CID/IID file to a MiCOM relay?

Issue Cannot upload a pre configured CID/IID file to a MiCOM relay. Product Line MiCOM Relays Environment IEC61850 communications Cause MiCOM relays expects a MCL file for IEC61850 configuration...

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What is the Nomenclature for Common Relays

Issue: User wants to know the abbreviations for common relay types. Resolution: Normally Open (NO) contacts connect the circuit when the relay is activated; the circuit is disconnected when inactive....

What’s AC-3e rating means and what’s their application ?

AC-3e rating is the capability of the contactor for starting and switching off high efficiency squirrel cage asynchronous (IE-3/ IE-4) motors during running and reversing operations, which have...

Insulation Resistance Testing and Humidity

Issue: How does humidity affect insulation resistance testing results? Product Line: Circuit Breakers Environment: Molded case and insulated case breakers Resolution: High humidity can drastically...

How to check the network by the PING command

On your PC, select the Window's [Start] button → [All Programs] → [Accessories] → [Command Prompt]. In the Command Prompt, enter "ping (the destination IP address)" and press ENT key....

How to establish the communication with S7-1500 PLC if using TIA Portal...

In PLC side: 1.Use TIA Portal V11-V16 to configure the PLC communication settings. 2.Select the PLC and enter the correct version of the firmware (We can check for the firmware version of the PLC in...

Understanding common network and internet terminology.

Goals and Symptoms Internet users may require to know the current TCP/IP network configuration values for setting up their Ethernet devices for TCP/IP connection or sending/receiving Email. In the...

NEMA Housing and Enclosure Rating Information,

Issue A user would like to know the different NEMA Housing and Enclosure Ratings and information about each rating. Product Line NEMA housing and enclosures. Environment NEMA ratings Resolution CLASS...

What are the effects of dV/dt on a Motor when using a VSD?

As there is an impedance mismatch at the termination of the motor cable to the motor, there will be a reflected wave which travels back along the motor cable causing overvoltage’s. Overvoltage’s on...

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