4 FAQs about 690V Operation and Maintenance Services for Power Storage Cabinets along the Belt and Road

Can 690V be used for industrial low-voltage distribution networks?

Using 690V for industrial low-voltage distribution networks to lower investment costs and improve network efficiency. The most commonly used voltage in industrial facilities to power the low-voltage electrical distribution system is 400V, and in rare cases, 220V three-phase.

What is a 690V motor?

With regard to the "ampacity" of cables, the use of 690V motors involving lower load currents than 400V, allows for a reduction in the cross-section of the cable conductors (keeping the same voltage drop in both cases) and cable power losses.

What size motor should be powered at 690V?

The upper size of the motor to be powered at 690V can be individualized by setting, at the motor start-up, the same maximum voltage drop accepted for 400V motors (max 200 kW), also taking into account the equivalent impedance of the power transformers.

Can a 690V transformer be used instead of 400V?

The use of 690V instead of 400V implies the possibility of increasing the transformer's rated power. Its maximum value, however, is limited by the fault current duty on low-voltage panels and their switching devices and motor starters.

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