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J-Chillin

05-02-2015 18:53

Do rules allow multiple PDBs?

This year, our team is planning on using 16+ motors. Do the rules allow multiple power distribution boards? If so, what kind of configuration would you put them in?

cgmv123

05-02-2015 19:14

Re: Do rules allow multiple PDBs?

R25 says "the one (1) Cross The Road Electronics Power Distribution Panel"

Whippet

05-02-2015 21:12

Re: Do rules allow multiple PDBs?

With that many motors, I would be more worried about tripping the main breaker than anything else. But yes, there is a practical limit of 16 motors thanks to the PDP outputs.

Ben Wolsieffer

05-02-2015 21:29

Re: Do rules allow multiple PDBs?

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Originally Posted by Whippet (Post 1439025)

But yes, there is a practical limit of 16 motors thanks to the PDP outputs.

Well, that's not completely true because according to R42 you may have 2 window motors, snow blower motors and a couple others on one controller and therefore one PDP output.

Gregor

05-02-2015 22:21

Re: Do rules allow multiple PDBs?

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Originally Posted by lopsided98 (Post 1439034)

Well, that's not completely true because according to R42 you may have 2 window motors, snow blower motors and a couple others on one controller and therefore one PDP output.

Given the unlimited motors this year if you're using those motors you're probably doing something wrong.

Jacob Bendicksen

05-02-2015 22:23

Re: Do rules allow multiple PDBs?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregor (Post 1439056)

Given the unlimited motors this year if you're using those motors you're probably doing something wrong.

Or you're out of PDP channels.

bkahl

05-02-2015 22:43

Re: Do rules allow multiple PDBs?

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Originally Posted by Jacob Bendicksen (Post 1439058)

Or you're out of PDP channels.

Story of my life...

GeeTwo

05-02-2015 23:39

Re: Do rules allow multiple PDBs?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregor (Post 1439056)

Given the unlimited motors this year if you're using those motors you're probably doing something wrong.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacob Bendicksen (Post 1439058)

Or you're out of PDP channels.

Or those small motors provide enough torque and power, but you really need the torque applied in two separate locations, possibly in opposite directions (e.g. take-up rollers).

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