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Motor feeder voltage drop
#181965 11/12/08 10:38 PM
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When the elevator manufacturer says to not exceed 3% drop in the voltage do they mean at motor start or at the running current?
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Re: Motor feeder voltage drop
cgw #181970 11/13/08 03:43 AM
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Based on FLA of the total motor load plus 25% of the largest motor, would be my guess.

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Re: Motor feeder voltage drop
gfretwell #182038 11/16/08 03:35 PM
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Running. You would never meet 3% VD on start.

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