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What does Internal Arc Classification A-F, A-FL and A-FLR mean?

Internal Arc Classification IAC A-F, A-FL and A-FLR are defined in IEC 62217-200 and help to define internal arc performance of medium voltage or high voltage switchgear. The following definitions...

What is the maximum earth loop Impedance Zs value for the circuit breakers...

The maximum earth loop Impedance figures can be found on the attached pdf files. 63A to 250A The MCCB's used for ratings of 63A to 250A are identical to the NSX with thermal-magnetic trip units....

What is LSC (loss of service continuity category)

LSC stands for: Loss of Service Continuity category The IEC 62271-200 proposes user-oriented definitions and classifications intended to describe how a given switchgear can be accessed, and what will...

What is the configuration software for Lexium 05?

The configuration software for Lexium 05 servo drives was called Powersuite. The part number of the PowerSuite software is VW3A8104 and there are two options for connecting a PC to the drive. Option...

What is the wiring scheme for a Direct on line (DOL) starter when...

There are a number of issues: We do not manufacture a complete starter specifically for single phase motors but our 3 phase starters can be wired for single phase applications. Relative to their...

Can a 4 pole RCCB be single phased?

The Acti 9 four pole RCCB incomers, A9R##### cannot be single phased. This is because the test button circuit requires 400Vac for test circuit to work. Note: The test button has to be tested...

Software - Where to download Vijeo Designer v5.0 (installer)?

Please find in this FAQ the files to download the installer of Vijeo Designer v5.0. Note: This software has been replaced by Vijeo Designer v6.2.

Which is the default user and password for the Modicon M172?

If it is the first time you connect to the Modicon M172 via USB cable and the EcoStruxure Machine Expert HVAC asks you for credentials you will need to use this: User: administrator Password:...

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How to identify the M172 that I am using in the program?

In order to identify in our code which M172 model we are using we need to use the two (2) internal variables located in "Operators and blocks". The variables are Par_POLI (Polycarbonate...

Which is the software to program the Modicon M171O (Optimized)?

The software to program the Modicon M171O (optimized) is EcoStruxure Machine Expert HVAC. The software can be downloaded from our website:...

What is the difference between PNP and NPN when describing 3 wire...

Most industrial proximity sensors (inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic and photo electric) are solid state. The term solid state refers to the type of components used within the sensor. Solid state...

What are the differences between 380v AC, 400v AC and 415v AC Mains...

For many years, mainland Western Europe has used a mains, 3 phase, electricity supply nominally rated at 380v AC 50Hz while the UK used 415v AC 50Hz. Currently, all Western European 3 phase supplies...

What are the differences between 220VAC, 230VAC and 240VAC Mains Supplies...

For many years, mainland Western Europe has used a mains electricity supply rated at nominally 220VAC 50Hz while the UK used 240VAC 50Hz. In 1994, the European Union state members decided to proceed...

What size overload do I use with a star delta starter ?

In the majority of cases, the overload of a star delta starter is fitted below the delta contactor with wiring connections to one side of each of the motor windings. The other side of the windings...

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