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News Release from: Power-io | Subject: Solid state motor starters
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 31 October 2003
Get your motor running
Solid state motor starters are is ideal for motor applications that are subjected to constant starting and stopping, such as metering equipment or testing applications
Power-IO manufactures solid state motor starters that are capable of turning on laboratory motors and pumps from 1/4 to 2hp (0.2 to 1.5kW) single phase, or up to 5hp (3.7kW) three phase A solid state motor starter is ideal for motor applications that are subjected to constant starting and stopping such as conveyor systems, metering equipment or testing applications
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 10 Jan 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Unaffected by high levels of shock and vibration, the Power-IO solid state contactor is also ideal for applications in environmental chambers or life-cycle testing applications.
The Power-IO product includes the Maximum Surge Survival technology and a conservative internal SCR design to ensure long life when exposed to the voltage and amperage surges of motor starting.
All motor applications require that the solid state relay be chosen based upon the maximum inrush surge of the motor.
This is frequently about 6-8 times the amperage that is required once the motor is running.
Your motor supplier can tell you this number.
The clear, finger-safe cover permits an additional motor starter MOV to be placed directly across the solid state contactor's output, for a fourth layer of voltage surge protection.
The size and shape of the plastic safety cover means that the MOV can be easily inserted without any additional heat shrink tubing or other time consuming requirements.
The Power-IO solid state contactor is available as either 100-280VAC activated or 4-32VDC activated.
A green LED indicates the status of the control input signal.
Due to the low, current-limited, control input requirements, three of the Power-IO units can be easily used for a three phase motor application.
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