MOTOR STARTING AUTOTRANSFORMER
Motor starting autotransformers are a special transformers used in the autotransformer starting of a industrial motors. Autotransformer starting of motors is used widely in starting large industrial motors due to its advantage of providing the highest starting torque with lowest starting line current compared to other reduced voltage starting methods. The reduced voltage taps of the motor starting autotransformer are used to reduce the starting current of the transformer. Contactors switch between the taps, incrementally, increasing the votatge applied to motor as it gets up to speed, while ensuring the starting current is limited. Once the motor reached rated speed, the autotransformer is removed from the circuit entirely, avoiding any unnecessary energization losses..
Industry Standards:
CSA certified
UL listed
Product Specification
Specification
Q.T.S Standard
Available Options
Capacity
Voltage Class
Conductor
N/A
Cooling
Insulation System
C - Copper
Frequency
Self cooled (ANN)
N/A
60 Hz
50/60 Hz
220°C (150°C Rise)
Temperature Rise
150 ⁰C average rise
115 ⁰C, 80 ⁰C
N/A
Impregnation
Polyester Resin Dipped and Baked
10 to 500 HP
Taps
0%, 50%, 65%, 80% & 100%
N/A
N/A
Enclosure Type
Seismic
1.2 kV
Sound Level
Open Core & Coil
Type 1, 2, 3R, 4, 4X or 12 Enclosure
Shipping
Lead Time
3 to 6 Weeks Typical
Expedited available
NEMA ST-20
N/A
Epoxy dipped and Baked
3 dB below CSA level
Canada Zone 6, USA Zone 4
Specific seismic requirement available
Bolted to skid, with nylon cover
Shrink wrap, special skid, export crating