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    Electric motor - Locked Rotor Current

    Hi! Thanks for your reply! However what I still don't understand is that on the test report of the motor is stated: Locked rotor: 120V 34,4A While normal operation is: 400V 33A Does it mean that the voltage is lower during locked rotor status and that therefore the (starting) current is...
  2. screendyke

    Electric motor - Locked Rotor Current

    Please explain what is meaned by the "Locked Rotor Current" for a electric motor. Is it the same as the start current? The data sheet for a 400V / 15kW / 33A electric motor specifies: 120V D 34.9A Thanks!

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