Torque motor circuit conductor sizing

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I have a torque motor with two sets of windings, we start the motor in delta then switch to wye, but it can star in wye (2pole) if we program the machine to do so.

It has the following nameplate information:
Design D
185 ftlb.
5 min. duty rating
10% slip at 4p
36A FLA (4 pole)
56A FLA (2 pole)
164A Blocked rotor current (4 pole)
256A Blocked rotor current (2 pole)
460 VAC, 60Hz
motor type & form IEQ1-G-260-B3
JEC-37 Standard
3240 RPM (2 pole)
1620 RPM (4 pole)

It is rather difficult to combine all of the codes related to this motor (they seem to conflict) ie. 430.6(B), 430.22(C), 430.22(E).
Should I apply all of these rules?
Should I use 256A * .58 * .85 = 126 A = 1 AWG?
Should I use 164A * .58 * .85 = 81 A = 4 AWG?
Should I use 1 AWG to the controller (starter) then 1 AGW on the High speed windings and 4 AWG on the low speed windings?

[ March 09, 2005, 08:25 AM: Message edited by: BodnarMatt ]
 
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