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Bob Engelhardt
 
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Default Solid state relay derating for motors

I have a 25A SSR that is spec'd "motor load 7.2 FLA". What is it about
motor loads that require such drastic derating?

It is a zero-crossing relay, if that makes a difference.

Thanks,
Bob
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Default Solid state relay derating for motors

When a motor starts up, it takes a lot more power than it's rated run power.

Think of it like revving your car up to a nice steady 4000 rpm and dumping
the clutch.

Although a fuse wire will take a little while to melt, a P-N junction in a
semiconductor will snap like an axle when you exceed it's rating.

Typical electric motors draw 3 to 5 times more power when starting from a
stalled condition.

Hope this helps,
Peter

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I have a 25A SSR that is spec'd "motor load 7.2 FLA". What is it about
motor loads that require such drastic derating?

It is a zero-crossing relay, if that makes a difference.

Thanks,
Bob



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R. O'Brian
 
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Default Solid state relay derating for motors

Technically speaking, it takes very little real power to start a motor.
However, it does take lots of current , 5-10 times the FLC, depending on the
motor design. Since SSR's are VA rated devices, that is why it is derated
so much for motor control duty.

Randy

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When a motor starts up, it takes a lot more power than it's rated run
power.

Think of it like revving your car up to a nice steady 4000 rpm and dumping
the clutch.

Although a fuse wire will take a little while to melt, a P-N junction in
a
semiconductor will snap like an axle when you exceed it's rating.

Typical electric motors draw 3 to 5 times more power when starting from a
stalled condition.

Hope this helps,
Peter

"Bob Engelhardt" wrote in message
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I have a 25A SSR that is spec'd "motor load 7.2 FLA". What is it about
motor loads that require such drastic derating?

It is a zero-crossing relay, if that makes a difference.

Thanks,
Bob





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