2400V Motor Starter

[wbd]

Hello,
I have a reduced voltage motor starter that is manually operated by a handle, pull to start when at speed release to run position. This is for a 2400 V, 3 ph, 60 hz, 61 hp motor. This system is most likely 75 - 80 years old.
Does anyone know of modern starters for a 2400 V motor?
Thank you in advance

 

[busbar]

ab.com's site seems on the fritz right now, but search there for 5kV-class magnetic starters. Also, squared.com

Does the manual starter have oil immersed contacts? Does the bell still ring indicating it’s time for start-to-run-transition handle jerk?

 

[d23]

wbd

Busbar is right about the AB starter. It is a type 1512.

I'm not sure, but I think SqD had stopped making 5kV starters. The old SqD was a RPR-2, but I don't believe it is available any more. (Busbar do you know???)

If your looking for a 5kV soft-start you may want to look at this link:

http://www.benshaw.com/products/products.shtml

My personal experience with Benshaw is they are quick with deliveries and support what they sell.

David

 

[jwerthman]

Cutler Hammer (Ampguard), General Electric (Limitamp), ABB, and Joslyn also make medium voltage starters using vacuum contactors.

 

[busbar]

d23 — Sorry; I'd done a buncha' cable testing in some Square-D 4160V MCCs, but it's been awhile. I'm not up to date on their MV products.

 

[d23]

busbar

The company I work for use to offer both the SqD an AB MV starter. I was told inhouse that SqD does not make MV starters any more. I was asking the question about SqD because I don't know that for a fact. Both starters are quality equipment.

David

 

[jbartos]

Suggestion: Visit

http://www.schneider-electric.ca/

http://www/en/press/html/svce_rrsp_01_en.htm

http://www.saftronics.com/Manuals/SOFTSTARTERS/Mega-Start.pdf

http://www.oilfieldelectricmarine.com/ge_limitampoem_inc1.htm

http://www.nwwebsales.com/Mediumvoltage.html

etc. for more info

 

[swgrmfg]

WBD:

A 2.4KV starter can be custom designed according to your needs. This includes available space, available power, cable entry/exit, and protective equipment.