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    Generator Windings

    hi, thanks for the reply. where do we go from the two contactors? to a terminal strip and then daisy chain the two gen inputs to a single feeder? thanks joe
  2. uswt

    Generator Windings

    hi, i have a generator with two sets of windings..one star and one delta. i have a plc that will switch between the windings. what is the best controller for this application? contactors? relays? starters? thanks joe
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    Actuator

    Hi, i need to find a economical way to operate a master cylinder for a project I am working on. I only need a inch or so of linear travel and the force required is less than 10 lbs. The voltage I have to work with is DC and can be anything up to 24 vdc. I prefer 0-10 VDC. Thanks Greg
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    Switch Windings of PM Gen from series to parallel

    hi, thanks for the reply. why do i need to do this? i want to control the output of a pm generator at different rpms. i can get better output from the pm gen at higher rpms if the windings are placed in parallel. a simple set of contacts that would open and close based on rpm would do the...
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    Switch Windings of PM Gen from series to parallel

    hi, i am trying to find the easiest and best way to be able to switch the windings of a pm generator from series in low speed to parallel at higher rpm. should i use a hall sensor or a centrifugal switch or something else? thanks for any suggestions greg

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