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Can a VFD operate a smaller horsepower rated AC motor?

April 26, 2017AC HORSEPOWER motor operate rated smaller vfd

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Can a VFD operate a smaller horsepower rated AC motor?

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Yes. The VFD comes standard with an electronic thermal overload. This function allows the VFD to deliver 150% of the rated output current for one minute, and higher current levels for shorter periods of time. The VFD’s electronic thermal overload can be adjusted to protect a smaller motor.