Does this 3hp motor require a starter?
Hi all,
I have purchased a new 3hp (2.2kw) single phase motor to replace an old three phase motor for my 12" jointer. I am not clear however if it requires a starter or just a simple switch to get it operating. I do have 15amp points in the garage for the tablesaw and jointer.
These are the details of the motor:
RCG 2Pole - 2800rpm Foot 240V Metric Frame Motors
(Product Code: SB2CRCG - Model ML90L-2)
Description:
RCG Series 5 are a General Purpose single phase 240 Volt motor - Features include multi mount feet, overload protection, IP55 weatherproof, Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled, Quiet Operation, Easily Installed - Cap Start & Cap Run - B3 Foot Mount - Alloy frame - Conforms to International standards - 12 Month warranty - Continuous duty - Maintenance free - 240 Volt Multimount Single Phase Electric Motor
Special Instructions:
2200 Watt - 3HP - D90L Frame - 2800rpm Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled - 24mm Shaft - Cap Run - B3 Foot Mount - Alloy frame - Heavy duty - Conforms to International standards - CE Approved - 12 Month warranty - Continuous duty - Maintenance free - 240 Volt Single Phase Electric Motor
As a reference my Tablesaw (3HP Carbatec): Uses a Contactor & Magnetic Switch AC Starter (MS1-09D) from NHD Industrial NHD INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD.---magnetic switchˇBcontactorˇBmotor starterˇBterminal blockˇBpush button switchesˇBpush buttonˇBselector switchesˇBpilot lampˇBcontrol unitsˇBcam switchesˇBled lamp
This is wired with an emergency stop mushroom. I have no idea where to purchase a similar replacement (5.5 KW DOL STARTER 240V [TOBTEW11240] - $66.00 : Electrician Supplies, ready and available for you online right here ??????)
Being a magnetic switch if there is a power interruption to the tablesaw it will revert the switch back to an off position so it will not be running when power is returned (unlike the dust extractor). Whilst this is a handy safety feature - being the only person in the garage I don't think it is 100% necessary, but I would like the emergency stop mushroom on any wiring I will need.
So my question. What do I need to get the motor running? My quick research on starters seems to indicate that they may be required on larger motors but nothing really drills down to specifics. Any comments would be appreciated, especially if they can contain links to any specific products that I may require.
Thanks
Stinky
Motor brochure attached as a PDF file!