Thread: Globe motor to spike controller
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Unread 22-01-2006, 08:32
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Re: Globe motor to spike controller
Guys,
You are missing the point on using circuit breakers on the robot electrical vs. the protection provided by a fuse in the Spike. The circuit breakers are chosen with minimum rating for protecting the wiring. (See R82, 83, 84) A 20 amp circuit breaker will keep a #18 from setting itself on fire in the event of a short. The 20 amp fuse in the Spike protects the contacts in the relay from destruction but does not protect the wiring since it is at the end of a wire run. Since the compressor draws more than 20 amps during start but has a run current much lower, IFI and First have determined that the fuse may be replaced by an auto reset circuit breaker for the compressor control only.
The globe motor can be used with a Spike with the understanding that you have no speed control. Only one motor per Spike, please.
All Chalupas (large and small) and all FP motors must be connected to Victors per R87.
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