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Environmental Conditions
2.5 Environmental Conditions
z NOTE: It is recommended that the starter be powered up once per year, for one hour continuously to avoid deterioration of
electrolytic capacitors and subsequent starter failure.
Altitude Derating
2.6 Altitude Derating
Benshaw's starters are capable of operating at altitudes up to 3,300 feet (1000 meters) without requiring altitude derating. Table 11
provides the derating percentage to be considered when using a starter above 3,300 feet (1000 meters).
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Operating Temperatures -10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F)enclosed
-10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F)open
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 RC (Natural convection)
RB (Bypassed)
Table 10: Environmental Ratings
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.
Table 11: Altitude Derating