Magnetic Motor Starter Basics

A comparison of NEMA- and IEC-type devices

The NEC defines a controller in a few different ways. In Art. 100, a controller is described as a device or group of devices that serves to govern, in some predetermined manner, the electric power delivered to the apparatus to which it is connected. Getting a little more specific, a definition in Art. 430.2 states, A controller is any switch or device that is normally used to start and stop a motor

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bill kelley (not verified)
on Mar 17, 2013

What is the reason for different coil voltages? 24v, 120v, 208v, 230v? If you given the choice between 120v or 230v in a 1ph starter what is the difference.

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