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    york chiller Solid state starter starting current



    Hi all. I 'm new at this site. I need your helps.
    I want to know
    How much current is occur when I start York 400t chiller with solid state starter.
    chiller spec says that the rated amps is around 300A, but when I start it, it looks like use much more than 300A.
    Anybody know about starting current, please help me



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    Re: york chiller Solid state starter starting current

    You need to check the motor datasheet and look for the Locked Rotor amps value (LRA). A typical solid state starter inrush will in the 45 to 50% of the LRA value

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    Re: york chiller Solid state starter starting current

    most soft starters have adjustable ramp up times. DOL starting is something like 10 times the LRA.
    Last edited by Magoo; 29-09-2010 at 01:35 AM.

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