How to Build a Static 3 Phase Converter
Static 3 phase converters enable offices and residents to conserve energy efficiently. In fact, electricity is available in 3 power phases, which enables an individual to regulate electricity costs. By the charging and the discharging of capacitators, static phase converters create a 3rd phase of power, which enables a significant amount of power to start an electric motor. Static 3 phase converters are used to power up 3rd phase motors.
With the ability to convert the main electricity supply, static phase converters can be used to power up machinery and equipment. However, they cannot convert electricity to the 3rd phase for 3 phase lasers, 3 phase battery chargers and 3 phase welders. Therefore, before building a static 3 phase converter, it is important to keep in mind the equipment that one is going to power up with the static 3 phase converter.
While building the static 3 phase converter it is important to observe precautions against many safety hazards which may endanger an individual’s life by getting an electric shock.
The material needed for building a static 3 phase converter includes the following:
2 pole contractor amp
Fuse block
Starting capacitators
1 pole contractor amp
Fuse block
Control power disconnect
9-lead motor wiring
With the material available, it is important to make a blueprint by making a rough sketch of the different components that are going to be in the static 3 phase converter. The converter would be divided into three sections, which would be the following:
Remote control
Main panel
Auxiliary remote panel
A static 3 phase converter that is remote-controlled is a safer option, since it would convert the sufficient amount of power for the 3rd phase machinery. Before getting the remote control mechanism configured to the main panel, it is necessary to setup the main panel with the starting capacitators and other appliances. For the right configuration of the appliances and their connections, it is necessary to consult a manual that is available with the appliances that you are going to purchase.
In the manual it is necessary to follow the elaborate connections of the wiring with different appliances. If you are building a remote 3 phase static converter be cautious in connecting the wires with the start-up buttons and the Time Delay Relay appliances. With this relay timing appliance connected successfully you won.t have to worry about the specific time limit that would be needed for starting a third phase motor.
After considering the remote connection, it is necessary to ensure that the fuse block is connected to the wiring so as to ensure that the right voltage of the power goes through the appliance without leading to any malfunctions. Therefore, while building a static 3 phase converter, it is necessary to keep in mind the machinery that you are going to use in order to start with the converter and the necessary appliances that are needed in building the main and the remote appliances.