D Deetz Member Location MN Occupation Maintenance Nov 11, 2021 #1 So we have a CNC coming in. It's 70kva at 220v. If I use a 112.5kva transformer do I need to size the primaries for the transformer or the load of the CNC after calculations and ratio changes?
So we have a CNC coming in. It's 70kva at 220v. If I use a 112.5kva transformer do I need to size the primaries for the transformer or the load of the CNC after calculations and ratio changes?
augie47 Moderator Staff member Location Tennessee Occupation State Electrical Inspector (Retired) Nov 11, 2021 #2 For your 112.5 kva transformer the primary conductors must have an ampacity no less than the primary overcurrent device. Size your transformer Select your overcurrnt device keeping 450.3 in mind Select conductors based on the OCP device rating.
For your 112.5 kva transformer the primary conductors must have an ampacity no less than the primary overcurrent device. Size your transformer Select your overcurrnt device keeping 450.3 in mind Select conductors based on the OCP device rating.