X-ray machine power/wiring requirement
X-ray machine power/wiring requirement
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I am designing the electrical system for a veterinary clinic. The clinic includes one x-ray machine. I don't know the particular model # the owner will use, but a sample unit found on the internet requires 70A, 208-240V, 1-phase. Are there any standard practices I should be aware of such as oversize feeders or dedicated transformers?
Steve






RE: X-ray machine power/wiring requirement
RE: X-ray machine power/wiring requirement
You're really going to need to know what machine is being put in to do the electrical design.
"Theory is when you know all and nothing works. Practice is when all works and nobody knows why. In this case we have put together theory and practice: nothing works... and nobody knows why! (Albert Einstein)
RE: X-ray machine power/wiring requirement
X-ray loads are truly intermittant loads. It is a low level load until the image is taken at which time the load spikes for a few cycles or seconds. Usually not enough time to heat up the conductors unless seriously undersized, but enough to trip instantaneous settings on breakers if too closely sized.
Good luck,
EEJaime