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Overload

The device that protects the motor from running too hot, set to 115 or 125 percent of nameplate FLA

Used across 2 Anvilfield field guides, most in Electrical.

Also defined as

  • Current above the circuit rating in the normal path, a slow rise over time

Where this shows up

ElectricalOvercurrent protection guideElectricalMotor circuit sizing, NEC 430

Related terms

Available fault currentLSIGOCPD

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