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MOTOR FuNCTIONS
The
ElectriCalc Pro
can calculate
the Full-Load Current (Amps) of a
motor, based on Phase, Voltage and
Motor (Synchronous, Induction, or
DC) Horsepower using NEC Tables
430.247, 430.248 and 430.250.
Finding Full-Load Current
A 2 HP Induction motor operates on
230 Volt, Single-Phase power. What is
the Full-Load Current for this motor?
KEYSTROKE
DISPLAY
0.
1. Set to 1-Phase:
(1Ø)
1 Ø
1 Ph
2. Enter Volts:
VOLT 230.
3. Enter HP:
IND* 2. hP
* Press
until
iND
is displayed in the
upper left area of the display.
4. Find Full-Load Current:
FLC 12.
A
Finding Motor Wire Size
Find the Wire Size required to connect
a continuous run, 3Ø, 10 HP Induction
motor into a 230V circuit.