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Except with products where accessory duplication might occur, Willett phase converters include all the components needed for safe and immediate operation. Such things as starters, selector switches, and overload protectors are often not included with many other manufacturers. These exclusions are expensive to the consumer. They involve further purchases, time delays, and installations by skilled technicians. Willett believes that whenever possible, a complete factory installed component package is in the best interest of our customers. In the first place, it's cheaper to have these components installed at the factory level. Secondly, factory installed components maintain a homogenous integrity that aftermarket purchases lack. You're assured your factory-installed components reflect a quality consistent to the rest of your converter and you know a technician familiar with the procedure has installed them. All RotaDynes come complete with a starter package.  

The efficiency of three phase power and the range of electric motor choices it accommodates are a desirable combination for many job applications. Not only can you operate much larger motors with three-phase power, but the simple construction of three-phase motors reflects less cost, maintenance and breakdown.   These motors are more readily available than single-phase, and are lighter, smaller, and come in a variety of enclosures.  The obstacle to three phase motors is the need of three-phase power, which is not always accessible and/or cost effective.   Phase converters provide an inexpensive access to three-phase power and all it's advantages.  

RotaDyne is a rotary phase converter. This is a moving phase converter consisting of a rotating transformer and control panel. The RotaDyne can virtually operate an unlimited amount of motors working individually or simultaneously. It runs the motor(s) at full 100% nameplate horsepower rating, and provides efficiency almost that of running the motor(s) from a three-phase service. Three-phase motors operate at their normal efficiencies regardless of frequent starts, reversing and varying or variable speeds. Multi-speed motors can be operated normally.  

When a RotaDyne is used the single-phase power line only sees about 50% of the starting current of the three-phase motor started. The other 50% are made up in the spinning rotor of the converter. This results in negligible line disturbances.  

Sizing

The following chart will help you choose the right RotaDyne for your application.  This chart shows the model number for an incoming voltage of 230.  If your supply voltage is other than 230, the last three model numbers will change to either 460 or 600 to reflect your requirements.

Example:  13CB230 indicates 230 voltage    13CB460 indicates 460 voltage    13CB600 indicates 600 voltage      

Model Number	Largest HP - Single Motor	Combined HP - All Motors
13CB230	1	3
25DB230	2	6
310EB230	3	10
515EB230	5	15
720FC230	7.5	22
1030GC230	10	30
1530GC230	15	30
1545GC230	15	45
2060HC23	20	60
2560HC230	25	60
2575JB230	25	75
3060JB230	30	60
3090JB230	30	90
4080JB230	40	80
40120JB230	40	120
50100JB230	50	100
50150KB230	50	150

To use this chart, you must first determine the horsepower of the largest single motor you will be using in the application.  Next, you need to calculate the combined horsepower of all three-phase motors that will be used on this application.  As an example, you might have a situation where you want to operate four motors off of one RotaDyne.  You have (3) - 1 horsepower motors and (1) - 3 horsepower motor, and your incoming voltage is 460.   In this case your largest single horsepower is 3 and your combined horsepower is 6.   Model number 310EB460 most closely suits your requirements as it can accommodate a 3 horsepower motor, as well as a combined horsepower of 10.  If you have a situation where your combined motor horsepower exceeds that listed in the chart, you must accommodate the combined size.   As an example, (6) - 3 horsepower 460 volt motors require a 720FC460.  Even though the largest single motor is only 3 horsepower the combined horsepower is 18, which falls within the combined horsepower range of the 720FC460. NOTE:   There are times when your motor voltage is other than that of your incoming voltage.  If you run into this situation, please contact the factory as adjustments will have to be made to your RotaDyne.  We encourage you to contact the factory with any questions you have about choosing the proper RotaDyne for your situation.   

Current

230 VAC RotaDyne

Model #	1 Phase Input Amperage	3Phase Load Amperage	RotaDyne Starting Amperage	1 Phase Disconnect (A)	3 Phase Disconnect (B)	RotaDyne Wire Size
13CB230	17	10	30	30	15	12
25DB230	29	14	50	30	15	12
310EB230	50	28	60	60	30	10
515EB230	72	42	100	100	60	6
720FC230	94	54	250	100	60	6
1030GC230	138	80	280	200	100	2
1530GC230	138	80	300	200	100	2
1545GC230	200	117	320	200	150	1/0
2060HC230	266	154	400	300	200	3/0
2560HC230	266	154	425	300	200	3/0
2575JB230	332	192	450	400	200	3/0
3060JB230	266	154	425	400	200	3/0
3090JB230	400	234	600	400	300	4/0
4080JB230	350	204	570	400	300	4/0
40120JB230	500	290	650	500	300	4/0
50100JB230	430	248	650	500	300	4/0
50150KB230	622	360	750	600	400	500MCM

 

Model #	1 Phase Input Amperage	3 Phase Load Amperage	RotaDyne Starting Amperage	1Phase Disconnect (A)	3 Phase Disconnect (B)	RotaDyne Wire Size
13CB460	9	5	15	30	15	12
25DB460	15	9	25	30	15	12
310EB460	25	14	30	30	15	12
515EB460	36	21	50	60	20	12
720FC460	47	27	125	60	25	10
1030GC460	69	40	140	100	30	8
1530GC460	69	40	150	100	60	8
1545GC460	100	59	160	100	60	6
2060HC460	135	78	185	150	60	4
2560HC460	135	78	190	150	100	4
2575JB460	166	96	225	200	100	2
3060JB460	135	78	200	200	100	2
3090JB460	200	117	250	200	100	1/0
4080JB460	173	102	250	200	150	1/0
40120JB460	250	145	300	250	200	2/0
50100JB460	214	126	320	300	200	2/0
50150KB460	311	180	345	300	200	3/0

 

Efficiency and Power Factor

The efficiency of three phase motors operating on the RotaDyne is not changed by any appreciable amount. The overall power factor for the motor-converter combination is considerably higher than that of the same three-phase motor alone.   This causes a reduction in the starting amperage, and as a result, has less effect on the power line. When the motors are operating under normal load conditions the overall power factor will be near unity. This is an ideal power load from the power supplier's standpoint, since all of the amperage serves as useful power.  

Torque

The RotaDyne phase converter is equipped with a unique starting cycle, which always allows it to start under mechanical or weather problems. Electric motors operated on phase converters can experience some torque limitations because overloads and starting currents cause the voltage of the produced phase to drop. When operated on a RotaDyne, 1800 RPM and 1200 RPM electric motors suffer only slight decreases in starting torque. On motors of 3600 RPM and 900 RPM, considerable less starting torque is developed but still adequate for the average application. To overcome heavily loaded motors with starting problems:

1. Select the next size larger RotaDyne.
2. Add extra Running Capacitors directly to the Motor Starter.
3. Add starting booster package directly to the Electric Motor Starter.
4. Select an electric motor with Design C or D starting torque characteristics, since the electric motor may not have enough starting torque for the application.

A small motor on a large RotaDyne has no starting torque limitation.  

Motor Protections

Overload protection is supplied in all three legs of the RotaDyne and is arranged for manual reset. It is recommended that the electric motors be controlled by a magnetic starter complete with overload protection in all three legs.  

 

The Standard RotaDyne

 

The Standard RotaDyne is designed for mounting indoors under relatively dry conditions. The unit is not to be operated under driving rain or snow conditions, although the rotating transformer is of a drip-proof nature and the control panel is housed in a CEMA 12 enclosure and can be stored outdoors. Standard voltages are 230 or 460 VAC. The RotaDyne comes with manual Stop-Start Operation.

 

Options

Enclosures: Weatherproof and Dust-tight enclosures are available on request.

Voltage: 600 VAC units are available upon request.

Voltage Transformer: Voltage transformers are available for special applications. A voltage variation of more than 10% above or below the normal rating will affect both the converter and system.

Capacitor Ballasts: Ballast packages are available from the factory if required. These are additional capacitors added directly to a motor that has insufficient produced phase voltage.

Remote Control: RotaDynes can be factory wired for operation from multiple remote controlled locations, upon request. Wiring diagrams for field wired remote controlled RotaDynes are available with standard production units upon request.

Automatic Start: Special construction is available for automatic start-up applications.  

Distributors Welcome! Contact factory for further information.

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