Re: SRSG Phase Control Question

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <FutureT-at-aol-dot-com>

In a message dated 8/27/01 12:17:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
tesla-at-pupman-dot-com writes:

> 
>  I just completed my new SRSG and want to incorporate John Freau's phase
>  control. I'm using a 1 HP motor and want to get more info on the
>  "self-breaking action" of larger motors.
>  
>  Thanks,
>  
>  Bill Fuller

Bill,

The un-wanted self-braking can be reduced by using the
smallest possible value for the phase shift capacitor, which
still permits a full range of phase control without loss of
sync-lock.  Another option may be to disconnect one lead of
the phase cap using a switch before shutting down the circuit.
This could perhaps be made automatic by using a relay.

John Freau