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Soft starter cable sizing thump rule 2

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Alms88

Electrical
Oct 16, 2020
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What is the simple thump rule to calculate cable size for DOL starter and soft starters

Motor is 315Kw, 568 FLA, LRa= 3000amps

Soft starter will be voltage ramp from 65% to 100%
10 seconds

Thanks
 
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125% of motor full load running current.
Or the appropriate table in the NEC where the ampacity is dictated by motor HP.

Bill
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There is no change in cable sizing rules based on using a soft starter or any other form of reduced voltage start method.


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