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  1. Hewlett

    Local light control - timer source needed

    For about 40+ technical rooms (probably more), we need to implement some light-power saving features. Light load 500-2000W There are already switches at (mostly 2) entrances, so 3 wire + earth is available from end to end. The spaces are visited from daily to monthly. Routine visits less than 1...
  2. Hewlett

    Verifying proper synchronization of genset

    I understand improper synchronization/ in particular too high phase angle can put generators and breakers under high stress, even tough there's no apparent problems during the regular breaker operations. Read a case story about damage long term, after "closing time" of breakers having been left...
  3. Hewlett

    VFD's - Significance of switching frequency

    I have read from other threads that lowering switching frequency will improve efficiency, and reduce bearing currents. We have some houndred VFD powered motors 0-20kW, and it appears setting tend to be left at default. Probably installers wanted to minimize their work... My perception is that we...
  4. Hewlett

    Correct motor termination

    A not uncommon sight when opening a motor terminal board cover is overheated insulation on leads to stator. Looking on different motors, there's different configuration/order of nuts/ leads/ washers....on a terminal some have both leads between same nuts, some have them separated, some have...
  5. Hewlett

    Motor capacitor lifetime

    Our room air handling units have a 3 speed fan (controlled by a 3 relay output honeywell controller) with a 2uF capacitor. About a year after installation, we started to suspect "something wrong", and found that most capacitors (measured with a regular multimeter) was around and below 1uF. We...

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