Converting 220VAC single phase to 3-phase
Question
I only have 220VAC single phase power available for my 30kW S-band radar gearbox. Is there a converter available to change single phase AC power to 3-phase?
Solution
Yes, there are 220VAC single phase to 3-phase converters available. One company you may contact is Phase-A-Matic that manufactures single to 3 phase converters. Contact Phase-A-Matic through their web site at www.phase-a-matic.com
The specifications of our standard 220 VAC, 3-phase S-Band Drive Motor (Type RM7398, 24RPM) are:
Watts: 400
Horse Power: .54
Motor Max Start-up Current: 9 Amps (Rated by Motor Manufacturer)
Actual Max Start-up Current: 3 Amps (limited to 3 Amps by the Motor Slow Start PCB in the Scanner).