Thread: Varying Regulator Pressure Using Mechanical Device
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Re: Varying Regulator Pressure Using Mechanical Device
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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
Madison,
There is currently no rule that would prevent it. When this discussion came up a few years ago, we all did some searching and found several electrically operated regulators. Unfortunately most were designed for AC 24 volt controls. While we expected many teams to jump on the band wagon, we actually saw very few in inspections. I don't remember seeing any on the robots I inspected. I am going to guess that was due to either cost, complexity of control or additional weight.
Wasn't there a potential problem with the electric regulator containing a non-KOP motor?