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DC motor - Controlled over-current - how much??

on 2002-11-28 06:17:55 UTC
I have a 1 hp 180V DC spindle motor rated at 4.5 amps.
In the drive manual they show over-driving the motor for up to 160%
rated current, but they don't say for how long.
The drive will over-current for up to 300% (14amps)
Higher current is only needed for brief (less than 2 minutes) and
only when drilling with large diameter drills which is rare.

How much can I go over the rated 4.5 amps and for how long?
There is a "Temp rise" rating on the motor plate of 25C.
What does this mean and can I use it to estimate my overload capacity?

Thanks
Joe V.

Discussion Thread

onecooltoolfool 2002-11-28 06:17:55 UTC DC motor - Controlled over-current - how much?? Les Watts 2002-11-28 07:53:41 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] DC motor - Controlled over-current - how much?? Raymond Heckert 2002-11-28 20:49:59 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] DC motor - Controlled over-current - how much??