It should be possible to use a slightly higher current breaker or one with longer time delay for magnetic devices? Failing that a knife switch with time delay fuses should handle the job.
Rayh On Thu, 18 Oct 2007 06:06:15 -0500, "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> said: >We picked up a free oversized transformer for our shop 3 phase and the inrush >would trip the breaker so it was useless to us. > >John > > >On 17 Oct 2007 at 11:17, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Mark already said that the transformers are at least twice as >> big has he really needs. >> >> But they are free (other than shipping), so he's asking us what >> "gotchas" there might be in using an oversize transformer. >> >> As long as there aren't any technical issues, an oversize but >> free part often beats a right-sized but expensive one. In this >> case however, I think inrush current is a significant technical >> issue. >> >> Regards, >> >> John Kasunich > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. >Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. >Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser. >Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/ >_______________________________________________ >Emc-users mailing list >Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net >https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser. Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
