VOLTAGE DEFINITION ‘The motor nameplate voitage is determined by the avaiable power supply which must be known in order to property select a motor fora {given application. The nameplate voltage will normally be less than, the nominal dstrbuton system voltage The distribution voltage isthe same as the supply transformer vot- ‘age rating; the uiizaton (motornameplate) volageis stata sightly lower level to allow for a voltage drap in the system between the transformer and the motor leads ‘Some specifications stil call for 220, 440 or 580 volt motors which were the long accepted standards. However, modern distribution systems have transformers located adjacent to secondary unit sub stations orload centers, plant wide power factor corection and shorter power line runs. The result isa stiffer distribution system which Galvers higher valtage at the motor. The folowing motor nameplate vollages provide the best match to distribution system voltages and ‘meet currant motor design practices. ‘Table 4, Standard 60 hertz Nameplate Voltages Motor Nominal Ditbution System Nameplate Voltage ‘Vatage Below 25M _|_2SApangUS Poyphase Sona 208 20 = 240 230 - 480 460 460 00 57s 575 2400 2300 2300 ‘4160 ‘4000 4000 ‘Single-phase 60 far 20 Ts = 208 200 : 240 230 - ‘Table 2, Standard 50 hertz Nameplate Voltages Motor Nameplate VVatage [Below 125 [125 Hp and Nominal Ditbution System Voltage DUAL VOLTAGE MOTORS Polyphase and single-phase motors may be furnished as dual vot- ‘age ratings under the following conditions: 1. Both voltages are standard forthe particular rating as listed in ‘Tables 1 and 2 2. The twavvoltages are in a rato of either 1:2 or 1:V3 (e.g. 2301460, 660 Fz; 2300/4000, 69 He; or 220/380, 0 Ha). 3. Single-phase votage ratios are 1:2 only. VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY VARIATION ‘Allmotos are designed to operate successfully wih limited voltage ‘and frequency variations. However, voltage variation with rated fre- ‘quency must be limited to #10% and frequency variations with rated voltage must be imited to 45%. The combined variation of voltage ‘and frequency must be limited tothe arithmetic sum of 10%. Varia- tions are expressed as deviation from mator nameplate values, not necessaily system nominal values. The allowable:+10% voltage vaia- tion is based upon the assumption that horsepower wil not exceed nameplate rating and that motor temperature may increase. For in stance, a 230 volt motor operating at 207 vols (90% of rated) loses ‘any service factor indicated on the nameplate, and could run hotter than at rated vollage, ‘The following conditions are lly to occur wth variations in voltage: |A. An increase or decrease in voltage may esultin increased heat- ing arated horsepower load. Under extended operation this may ‘accelerate insulation deterioration and shorten mator insulation He, 8. Anincrease in voltage wll usually resutin a noticeable decrease in power factor. Conversely, a decrease in voltage will result in ‘an increase in power factor. CC. Locked-otor and breakdown torque will be proportional tothe ‘square ofthe vollage. Therefore, a decrease in voltage will result in a decrease in availabe torque. D. An increase of 10% in votage wil result a reduction of slip of, approximately 17%. A voltage reduction of 10% would increase slip by about 21%. Payphase Shae NOTE: Distribution system voliages vary from county to couriry, therefore, motor nameplate veltage shouldbe selected fr the county in which it wail be operated ‘See Note 75 = 720 - e 380 380 3 as a5 i 440 440 é 550 550 5 3000 3000 z ‘Sige-phase Sore 3 See Note io = z 200 - 3 220 = i 3 t SPECIAL VOLTAGES ‘Special motor designs are required for nameplate voltages other than those sted in Tables 1 & 2. Motors greater than 100 horsepower rated less than 345 vols will not be furnished without approval af the Company. Motors with nameplate val-ages diferent than thoselisted in Tables 1 of 2 should be refered to the Company. iit Figur 1. Votage Variation “The following conditions are kely to accu wth variations in frequency: