I am used to seeing a circuit breaker, or fuses, used with a contactor and overload relay in motor control circuits.
However, we've taken delivery of a feeder conveyor which uses a large circuit breaker to supply the two motors on the conveyor, with a contactor and overload relay for each...
Is there any standard recommending certain IP ratings for indoor switchboards (motor control centres)?
I know that for indoor boards IP41 is quite standard with board manufacturers.
Also, what proof can one ask of a manufacturer to satisfy oneself that his boards comply to his claimed IP rating?
Can I 20/1 CT(probably 2.5VA, or maybe 5VA) be used for measuring current on a 380V motor with a FLC of 23A. I am not worried about accuracy, but rather whether the CT might fail in service. The only connected load consists of 2 ammeters, one situated about 100m away via 2,5mm^2 cable.
The CT...