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Note: The OL units are already computed at based upon the full load current rating, in amps, listed on
77.5 amps when selected from the chart.
the motor’s nameplate:
• Motors, with a marked service factor not less than
MINIMUM SIZE OVERLOAD PROTECTION 1.15, use 125 percent
NEC 430.32(A)(1))
• Motors, with a marked temperature rise not over
Figure 1. Determining the minimum size overloads based
40°C, use 125 percent
upon service factor and temperature rise. • All other motors – 115% x FLA
percentages of 430.32(A)(1) are not sufficient. The run- Solution: The size overloads are selected from
a manufacturer's chart based on 86.8
ning overload protection shall be selected to trip or shall amps.
be rated no larger than the following percentages of the Note: The OL units can be calculated at 86.8
motor’s (nameplate) full load current rating: amps and can be increased in increments
not to exceed 86.8 amps.
• Motors, with marked service factor not less than
1.15, use 140% x FLA
MAXIMUM SIZE OVERLOAD PROTECTION
• Motors, with a marked temperature rise not over NEC 430.32(C)
40°C, use 140% x FLA
Figure 3. Determining the maximum size overloads based upon service
• All other motors - 130% x FLA factor and temperature rise.
WITHIN SIGHT
ARTICLE 100; 430.102
The disconnecting means shall be installed within sight of
DISCONNECTING the motor controller. All of the ungrounded conductors
MEANS
• 430.110(A) shall be disconnected from both the motor and controller
MBJ GEC • 430.109(A)(1)
supplying the motor circuit. The disconnecting means
GES
shall be installed within sight of the motor and not more
Sizing Controller
50 HP MOTOR than 50 ft. from the motor. If such disconnecting means
Step 1: Applying derating factors 3Ø,460 V is not installed within 50 ft. of the motor, other provi-
430.110(A) DESIGN B
sions for disconnecting the motor must be made. The
62 HP x 115% = 71.3 A FLA PER
TABLE 430.250 controller has a direct relationship to the disconnecting
Solution: The disconnect must be equal IS 62 AMPS means and must be installed within sight and within
to least 71.3 amps.
50 ft. of the disconnecting means. The motor does not
have a direct relationship with the controller.
NEC 430.110(A)
Note that a disconnecting means is always required to
Figure 4. The disconnecting means must be sized in amps by multiplying be located so it can be seen from the controller location.
the motors FLA by 115%
A single disconnecting means is permitted to be located
Figure 4 adjacent to a group of coordinated controllers mounted
POWER SUPPLY
• 600 V OR LESS POWER SUPPLY
600 V OR LESS • OVER 600 V
DISCONNECT CONTROLLER HAS A WARNING
• 430.102(B) SIGN GIVING LOCATION OF
DISCONNECTING MEANS LOCK
LOCK
CONTROLLER
WITHIN SIGHT DISCONNECTING MEANS IS
LOCKED IN OPEN POSITION
DISCONNECTING MEANS IS
WITHIN SIGHT LOCKED IN OPEN POSITION
• NEC ARTICLE 100
NO ADDITIONAL OUT OF SIGHT
DISCONNECT NEC LOOP • NEC ARTICLE 100
REQUIRED CLEARANCE 110.26(A) NO ADDITIONAL DISCONNECT
. REQUIRED
MARKED 110.22
DIRECTORY 408.4
ILLUSTRATIONS COURTESY OF GRAYBOY, INC.
SIZING 430.110
FUSEHOLDERS 430.57
(a) DISCONNECTING MEANS WITHIN SIGHT OF MOTOR (b) DISCONNECTING MEANS OUT OF SIGHT OF MOTOR
AND LOCKED IN THE OPEN POSITION. LOCKED IN THE OPEN POSITION.
Figure 5(a)
LOCKING MEANS
Figure 6
Figure 5(b)