Technical information

9 – TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Technical Specifications
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9.1 General Information
The physical specifications of the starter vary depending upon its configuration. The applicable motor current determines the
configuration and its specific application requirements.
This document covers the control electronics and several power sections:
• MX control card
• RB Power Stacks with Bypass, Integral and Separate
• RC Power Stacks, Continuous operation, NO bypass
9.2 Environmental Conditions
Table 7 – Environmental Ratings
Operating Temperatures 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperatures -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to 155°F)
Humidity 0% to 95% non condensing
Altitude 1000m (3300ft) without derating
Maximum Vibration 5.9m/s
2
(19.2ft/s
2
) [0.6G]
Cooling Natural convection
9.3 Altitude Derating
Benshaw’s starters are capable of operating at altitudes up to 3,300 feet (1000 meters) without requiring altitude derating. Table 8
provides the derating percentage to be considered when using a starter above 3,300 feet (1000 meters).
Table 8 – Altitude Derating
Altitude Percent Derating (Amps)
3300 Feet 1006 meters 0.0%
4300 Feet 1311 meters 3.0%
5300 Feet 1615 meters 6.0%
6300 Feet 1920 meters 9.0%
7300 Feet 2225 meters 12.0%
8300 Feet 2530 meters 15.0%
9300 Feet 2835 meters 18.0%
For derating above 10,000 feet consult Benshaw Inc.
9.4 Approvals
MX Control Card
UL, cUL Recognized
9.5 Certificate of compliance
CE Mark