ARCO Electric Products

Ph. (317) 398-9713 Bulletin MI0703 8/1/2013

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INSPECTION
Upon receiving the Roto-Phase, inspect for damage or missing parts and report such losses to the carriers and to the factory;
always quoting the Roto-Phase model and serial number.
INSTALLATION
The Roto-Phase is suitable for mounting in any position either horizontal or vertical. Care must be taken when mounting to wall
rafters or wood floors to make sure that normal Roto-Phase vibration is not transmitted with sounding board amplification.
AVOIDING MAINTENANCE
The Roto-Phase is an essentially reliable machine and requires little maintenance; in fact they tend to suffer from over attention
more than lack of attention. Avoid whenever possible.
1. Moisture and Chemicals
2. Airborne materials that may cause blocked ventilation, which leads to excessive heat. Cooling air temperatures must
not exceed 40 degrees (104 degrees F).
LUBRICATION
ALL MODELS HAVE DOUBLE SHIELDED BEARINGS AND DO NOT NEED LUBRICATION.

GENERAL HOOK-UP
A. FOLLOW ALL LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODES
B. Connect L1 & L2 from a two pole breaker at the single-phase service through a separate protective device to the Roto-
Phase Terminal Block T1 & T2. (For wire sizes see Roto-Phase INPUT CHART)
C. Connect Roto-Phase lead T3 (mfg. phase) through the separate protective device to the three-phase distribution and/or
three-phase motors.
D. Connect L1 & L2 from a separate two pole breaker (not the same breaker as the one used to feed the converter) at the
single-phase service to the three-phase distribution panel and/or three-phase motor load.
E. If your Roto-Phase contains an auxiliary capacitor panel with connection circuits E and B refer to connection diagram
for AUXILIARY BANK for the proper installation.
PRECAUTIONS
A. DO NOT CONNECT ANY SINGLE-PHASE LOADS OR MAGNETIC CONTROLS TO T3 (mfg. phase). The
line can readily identify T3 with the highest phase-to-ground voltage.
B. Properly ground all electrical equipment.
C. Always start the Roto-Phase before energizing the three-phase load.
D. Because properly maintained voltages on during motor start-up is very important, wire sizing must be carefully
followed and wire distances should also be carefully studied.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
THIS UNIT CONTAINS NON-PCB CAPACITORS
Non-PCB capacitors are standards established by Federal Regulation
The no-load amperage readings are typical of normal operations. They may vary approximately 10% with variation of line
voltage. Reasonably close readings insure correct Roto-Phase electrical performance.
T1 = Line current
T2 = Line current
T3 = Capacitor current
At the time of original installation, record the Roto-Phase no-load amperage (no three-phase motors running) as well as the
capacitor amperage. To read capacitor amperage, it will be necessary to read the capacitor circuits in the capacitor panel, which
will require removing the panel cover. Save this record and periodically, at least once a year, and have a qualified electrician
take new readings. The new readings can be compared with the original readings in order to see if the converter is experiencing
any problems. If the capacitor amperage is lower than the original readings, then it could mean that a capacitor has probably
failed and should be replaced.

Phase converters cannot be made to work equally well on all motors even though the horsepower, voltage, and amperage ratings
are the same. Motors of different makes (import brands) and designed for different purposes vary considerably in their electrical
characteristics; therefore, it is not always possible to make a universally applicable converter for motors with a given
horsepower, voltage, and amperage rating.

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 CONNECTION OF 2 PIECE ROTARY PHASE CONVERTER
WITH SEPARATE CONTROL PANEL

INSTALLATION

All phase converter rotary(s) lead tie-offs are completed at the factory and should not be disturbed. The installer
should only be concerned with the phase converter rotary(s) leads marked 1 & 7, 2 & 8, and 3 & 9. If the phase
converter’s rotary leads consists of two leads, they will be factory connected and common marked as above. Six
circuits will be required to connect the rotary phase converter motor to the control panel for the phase converter at
either 230 VAC or 460 VAC. Wire size will be determined from the INPUT CHART for the Roto-Phase converter.
(SEE INSTALLATION DIAGRAM)

Consult the wire size chart for the converter model being installed. The first 2-pole breaker will be rated at 125% of
the recommended fuse protection of the phase converter. The two single-phase circuits L1 and L2 from this breaker
will be fed through the Roto-Phase Disconnect, Magnetic Starter, and the control panel of the Roto-Phase. Inside the
control panel of the phase converter connect L1 and L2 of the single-phase power to the “line side” of the
distribution block labeled L1 and L2. A conductor will need to be connected to the “line side” of the L3 connection
on the Roto-Phase distribution block and back fed to the single-phase main service panel.

In order to supply power to the three-phase load, a second 2-pole breaker is required. This breaker will feed two
single-phase lines along with the T3 conductor that was back fed from the phase converter in order to supply the
three power supply lines for the equipment load. The 2-pole circuit breaker in the single-phase main panel for the
three-phase load will be sized at 125% of the full load amperage of the three-phase load.

230 VAC CONNECTION OF ROTARY TO

PHASE CONVERTER CONTROL PANEL

Rotary Leads 1 and 7 will need to be connected to the load side of the distribution block marked L1; Rotary Leads 2
and 8 to the load side of the distribution block marked L2; Rotary Leads 3 and 9 to the load side of the distribution
block marked L3. The Roto-Phase converter is now ready to be energized.

460 VAC CONNECTION OF ROTARY TO

PHASE CONVERTER CONTROL PANEL

Rotary Lead 1 will need to be connected to the load side of the distribution block marked L1; Rotary Lead 2 to the
load side of the distribution block marked L2; Rotary Lead 3 to the load side of the distribution block marked L3.
The Roto-Phase converter is now ready to be energized.

460 VAC UNITS WITH VOLTAGE REGULATION OR START CIRCUIT

Systems incorporating voltage regulation and or start circuit must make connections from the individual pigtail
control circuits in the Roto-Phase junction box numbers 4, 5, 6 to the control panel terminal strip numbers 4, 5, 6
using a #18 copper wire per each connection.

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 INPUT CHART – WIRE SIZE BASED ON 50’ DISTANCE USING COPPER WIRE
230V 230V 230V 230V 230V 230V 230V
RP POWER ROTARY FUSE RP MAG. RP AVE. AVE.
INPUT LEADS SIZE STARTER OL NO LOAD CAPACITOR
MODEL WIRE SIZE WIRE SIZE SIZE PROT. AMPERAGE AMPERAGE
L1-L2-L3 1,7,2,8,3,9
(6 LEADS)
MF 12 12 10 0 6 2.5 3.9
MG 12 12 10 0 7.5 2.5 8.5
M 12 12 15 0 11 3 13
A 8 12 30 1 22 4 22
R 8 12 40 2 30 7 33
B 6 12 50 2 40 7 40
C 4 8 80 3 60 11 61
G 3 8 100 3 75 16 80
P 2 6 125 4 100 18 110
PKT 2 6 125 4 100 18 110
PKO 2 6 125 4 100 18 110
K2G**+ 3* 8* 100* 3* 75* 16* 80*
Y2P**+ 2* 6* 125* 4* 100* 18* 110*
L2S**+ 1/O* 6* 150* 4* 120* 23* 128*
HD2 12 12 15 0 11 3 13
HD3 8 12 30 1 22 4 22
HD5 8 12 40 2 30 7 33
HD7 6 12 50 2 40 7 40
HD10 4 8 80 3 60 11 61
HD15 3 8 100 3 75 16 80
HD20 2 6 125 4 100 18 110
HD25 1/O 6 150 4 120 23 128
HD30+ 1/O 6 150 4 120 23 128
HD40+ 1/O 6 150 4 120 23 128
HD2P** 2* 6* 125* 4* 100* 18* 110*
HD3P*** 2* 6* 125* 4* 100* 18* 110*
HD4P**** 2* 6* 125* 4* 100* 18* 110*
CNC1 12 12 15 0 11 5 7
CNC2 8 12 30 1 22 6 11
CNC3 8 12 40 2 30 8 24
CNC5 6 12 50 2 40 10 26
CNC7 4 8 80 3 60 12 28
CNC10 3 8 100 3 75 16 60
CNC15 1/O 6 150 4 120 22 86
CNC20** 3* 8* 100* 3* 75* 16* 60*
CNC25** 2* 6* 125* 4* 100* 20* 78*
CNC30** 1/O* 6* 150* 4* 120* 22* 86*
SP2 10 12 20 0 15 5 16
SP3 8 12 30 1 22 4 22
SP5 8 12 40 2 30 7 33
SP7 6 12 50 2 40 7 40
SP10 4 8 80 3 60 11 61
SP15 2 6 125 4 100 18 110
SP20 1/O 6 150 4 120 23 128
SP25** 3* 8* 100* 3* 75* 16* 80*
(*) Indicates multiple units in electrical parallel. Data represents requirement for each unit.
(+) Indicates AUXILIARY CAPACITOR BANK with Roto-Phase.
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 INPUT CHART – WIRE SIZE BASED ON 50’ DISTANCE USING COPPER WIRE
230V 230V 230V 230V 230V 230V 230V
RP POWER ROTARY FUSE RP MAG. RP AVE. AVE.
INPUT LEADS SIZE STARTER OL NO LOAD CAPACITOR
MODEL WIRE SIZE WIRE SIZE SIZE PROT. AMPERAGE AMPERAGE
L1-L2-L3 1,7,2,8,3,9
(6 LEADS)
SP30** 2* 6* 125* 4* 100* 18* 110*
SP40** 1/O* 6* 150* 4* 120* 23* 128*
SP50*** 2* 6* 125* 4* 100* 18* 110*
SP60*** 1/O* 6* 150* 4* 120* 23* 128*
CHDELV5 8 12 40 2 30 7 33
CHDELV7 6 12 50 2 40 7 40
CHDELV10 4 8 80 3 60 11 61
CHDELV15 3 8 100 3 75 16 80
CHDELV20 2 6 125 4 100 18 110
CHDELV25 1/O 6 150 4 120 23 128
CHDELV30+ 1/O 6 150 4 120 23 128
CHDELV40+ 1/O 6 150 4 120 23 128
TM5 8 12 40 2 30 7 33
TM7 6 12 50 2 40 7 40
TM10 4 8 80 3 60 11 61
TM15 2 6 125 4 100 18 110
TM20 1/O 6 150 4 120 23 128
HDH1 12 12 15 0 11 3 13
HDH2 8 12 30 1 22 4 22
HDH3 8 12 40 2 30 7 33
HDH5 6 12 50 2 40 7 40
HDH7 4 8 80 3 60 11 61
HDH10 3 8 100 3 75 16 80
HDH15 1/O 6 150 4 120 23 128
CMG 12 12 10 0 7.5 2.5 8.5
CM 12 123 15 0 11 3 13
CA 8 12 30 1 22 4 22
CR 8 12 40 2 30 7 33
CB 6 12 50 2 40 7 40
CC 4 8 80 3 60 11 61
CG 3 8 100 3 75 16 80
CP 2 6 125 4 100 18 110
CS 1/O 6 150 4 120 23 128
DBM 12 12 15 0 11 3 13
DBH 8 12 30 1 22 5 16
DBA 8 12 30 1 22 4 22
DBR 8 12 40 2 30 7 33
DBB 6 12 50 2 40 7 40
DBC 4 8 80 3 60 11 61
DBG 3 8 100 3 75 16 80
DBP 2 6 125 4 100 18 110
DBS 1/O 6 150 4 120 23 128
(*) Indicates multiple units in electrical parallel. Data represents requirement for each unit.
(+) Indicates AUXILIARY CAPACITOR BANK with Roto-Phase.

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 INPUT CHART – WIRE SIZE BASED ON 50’ DISTANCE USING COPPER WIRE
460V 460V 460V 460V 460V 460V 460V 460V
RP POWER ROTARY ROTARY FUSE RP MAG. RP AVE. AVE.
INPUT LEADS LEADS SIZE STARTER OL NO LOAD CAPACITOR
MODEL WIRE SIZE WIRE SIZE 4,5,6 SIZE PROT. AMPERAGE AMPERAGE
L1-L2-L3 1,7,2,8,3,9 GROUP
(6 LEADS) (3 LEADS)
MF 12 12 0 5 0 3 1.25 1.95
MG 12 12 0 5 0 3.75 1.25 4.25
M 12 12 0 8 0 5.5 1.5 6.5
A 12 12 0 15 0 11 2 11
R 10 10 0 20 1 15 3.5 16.5
B 10 10 0 25 1 20 3.5 20
C 8 8 18 40 2 30 5.5 30.5
G 6 8 18 50 2 37.5 8 40
P 6 6 18 60 3 50 9 55
PKT 6 6 18 60 3 50 9 55
PKO 6 6 18 60 3 50 9 55
K2G**+ 6* 8* 18* 50* 2* 37.5* 8* 40*
Y2P**+ 6* 6* 18* 60* 3* 50* 9* 55*
L2S**+ 4* 6* 18* 75* 3* 60* 11.5* 64*
HD2 12 12 0 8 0 5.5 1.5 6.5
HD3 12 12 0 15 0 11 2 11
HD5 10 10 0 20 1 15 3.5 16.5
HD7 10 10 0 25 1 20 3.5 20
HD10 8 8 18 40 2 30 5.5 30.5
HD15 6 8 18 50 2 37.5 8 40
HD20 6 6 18 60 3 50 9 55
HD25 4 6 18 75 3 60 11.5 64
HD30+ 4 6 18 75 3 60 11.5 64
HD40+ 4 6 18 75 3 60 11.5 64
HD2P** 6* 6* 18* 60* 3* 50* 9* 55*
HD3P*** 6* 6* 18* 60* 3* 50* 9* 55*
HD4P**** 6* 6* 18* 60* 3* 50* 9* 55*
CNC1 12 12 0 8 0 5.5 2.5 3.5
CNC2 12 12 0 15 0 11 3 5.5
CNC3 10 10 0 20 0 15 4 12
CNC5 10 10 0 25 1 20 5 13
CNC7 8 8 18 40 2 30 6 14
CNC10 6 8 18 50 2 37.5 8 30
CNC15 4 6 18 75 3 60 11 43
CNC20** 6* 8* 18* 50* 2* 37.5* 8* 30*
CNC25** 6* 6* 18* 60* 3* 50* 10* 39*
CNC30** 4* 6* 18* 75* 3* 60* 11.5* 43*
SP2 12 12 0 10 0 7.5 2.5 8
SP3 12 12 0 15 0 11 2 11
SP5 10 10 0 20 0 15 3.5 16.5
SP7 10 10 0 25 1 20 3.5 20
SP10 8 8 18 40 2 30 5.5 30.5
SP15 6 6 18 60 3 50 9 55
SP20 4 6 18 75 3 60 11.5 64
SP25** 6* 8* 18* 50* 2* 37.5* 8* 40*
(*) Indicates multiple units in electrical parallel. Data represents requirement for each unit.
(+) Indicates AUXILIARY CAPACITOR BANK with Roto-Phase.
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 INPUT CHART – WIRE SIZE BASED ON 50’ DISTANCE USING COPPER WIRE
460V 460V 460V 460V 460V 460V 460V 460V
RP POWER ROTARY ROTARY FUSE RP MAG. RP AVE. AVE.
INPUT LEADS LEADS SIZE STARTER OL NO LOAD CAPACITOR
MODEL WIRE SIZE WIRE SIZE 4,5,6 SIZE PROT. AMPERAGE AMPERAGE
L1-L2-L3 1,7,2,8,3,9 GROUP
(6 LEADS) (3 LEADS)
SP30** 6* 6* 18* 60* 3* 50* 9* 55*
SP40** 4* 6* 18* 75* 3* 60* 11.5* 64*
SP50*** 6* 6* 18* 60* 3* 50* 9* 55*
SP60*** 4* 6* 18* 75* 3* 60* 11.5* 64*
CHDELV5 10 10 0 20 1 15 3.5 16.5
CHDELV7 10 10 0 25 1 20 3.5 20
CHDELV10 8 8 18 40 2 30 5.5 30.5
CHDELV15 6 8 18 50 2 37.5 8 40
CHDELV20 6 6 18 60 3 50 9 55
CHDELV25 4 6 18 75 3 60 11.5 64
CHDELV30+ 4 6 18 75 3 60 11.5 64
CHDELV40+ 4 6 18 75 3 60 11.5 64
TM5 10 10 0 20 0 15 3.5 16.5
TM7 10 10 0 25 1 20 3.5 20
TM10 8 8 18 40 2 30 5.5 30.5
TM15 6 6 18 60 3 50 9 55
TM20 4 6 18 75 3 60 11.5 64
HDH1 12 12 0 8 0 5.5 1.5 6.5
HDH2 12 12 0 15 0 11 2 11
HDH3 10 10 0 20 1 15 3.5 16.5
HDH5 10 10 0 25 1 20 3.5 20
HDH7 8 8 18 40 2 30 5.5 30.5
HDH10 6 8 18 50 2 37.5 8 40
HDH15 4 6 18 75 3 60 11.5 64
CMG 12 12 0 5 0 3.75 1.25 4.25
CM 12 12 0 8 0 5.5 1.5 6.5
CA 12 12 0 15 0 11 2 11
CR 10 10 0 20 0 15 3.5 16.5
CB 10 10 0 25 1 20 3.5 20
CC 8 8 18 40 2 30 5.5 30.5
CG 6 8 18 50 2 37.5 8 40
CP 6 6 18 60 3 50 9 55
CS 4 6 18 75 3 60 11.5 64
DBM 12 12 0 8 0 5.5 1.5 6.5
DBH 12 12 0 10 0 7.5 2.5 8
DBA 12 12 0 15 0 11 2 11
DBR 10 10 0 20 0 15 3.5 16.5
DBB 10 10 0 25 1 20 3.5 20
DBC 8 8 18 40 2 30 5.5 30.5
DBG 6 8 18 50 2 37.5 8 40
DBP 6 6 18 60 3 50 9 55
DBS 4 6 18 75 3 60 11.5 64
(*) Indicates multiple units in electrical parallel. Data represents requirement for each unit.
(+) Indicates AUXILIARY CAPACITOR BANK with Roto-Phase.

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 INPUT CHART – WIRE SIZE BASED ON 50’ DISTANCE USING COPPER WIRE
460V 460V 460V 460V 460V 460V 460V 460V
RP POWER ROTARY ROTARY FUSE RP MAG. RP AVE. AVE.
INPUT LEADS LEADS SIZE STARTER OL NO LOAD CAPACITOR
MODEL WIRE SIZE WIRE SIZE 4,5,6 SIZE PROT. AMPERAGE AMPERAGE
L1-L2-L3 1,7,2,8,3,9 GROUP
(6 LEADS) (3 LEADS)
PV0 12 12 0 8 0 5.5 1.5 6.5
PV1 12 12 0 15 0 11 2 11
PV2 10 10 0 20 1 15 3.5 16.5
PV3 10 10 0 25 1 20 3.5 20
PV4 8 8 18 40 2 30 5.5 30.5
PV5 6 8 18 50 2 37.5 8 40
PV6 6 6 18 60 3 50 9 55
PV7 4 6 18 75 3 60 11.5 64
PV8+ 4 6 18 75 3 60 11.5 64
PV9+ 4 6 18 75 3 60 11.5 64
(*) Indicates multiple units in electrical parallel. Data represents requirement for each unit.
(+) Indicates AUXILIARY CAPACITOR BANK with Roto-Phase.

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 “HELPFUL HINTS”
NOTE: All ROTO-PHASE models should be up to full speed within 3 seconds

If nothing starts:
A. Check single-phase voltage supply source with voltmeter.
B. Check protection-reset breaker or replace fuse.
C. Check for loose connections.

If ROTO-PHASE will not start; or comes up to speed slowly:

A. Check single-phase power supply lines (L1 & L2) for misconnection. (L1 & L2 must be connected to ROTO-
PHASE terminal block on the line side of T1 & T2).
B. Capacitors may be disconnected from the T2 & T3 circuit or defective.
C. Check for the correct supply voltage; Example: 460 VAC rated converter connected to a 230 VAC single-
phase power supply.
D. Check for locked bearings.

If fuses blow or circuit breaker trips on ROTO-PHASE start-up:

A. Check to be sure fuses are “time-lag” (dual element) and the correct size.
B. Check to be sure the circuit breakers are designed to handle high starting currents (35,000 or 65,000 AIC
rated).

If ROTO-PHASE is “noisy”:
A. Check for loose panel or panel lid.
B. Be sure the unit is mounted on a level floor or surface.
C. Sometimes grease in the bearings can make intermittent noise which sounds like a bearing; but really isn’t and
it usually smoothes out after a short running period of 10 to 15 minutes.

If three-phase motor does not come up to full speed:

A. Excessive single-phase voltage drop from the utility service lines on start-up of the motor may be present –
check single-phase voltage drop at the main service during start-up of the three-phase motor. The voltage on
the single-phase power should not drop below 220 VAC during start-up of the ROTO-PHASE or the three-
phase motor. A voltage loss could be affected by undersized wiring to the ROTO-PHASE or the three-phase
motor, single-phase service size is inadequate, or the utility service transformer is too small (approximately 1
KVA per operated HP is required).
B. Check the three-phase motor lead connections – motor could be dual voltage rated 230/460 VAC and
misconnected at the wrong voltage for operation.
C. Starting torque required is too great:
1. Mechanical problems with the three-phase motor.
2. In case of compressors, the air-unloading device on the compressor cylinders may be inoperative,
starting against head pressure.

-RECORD NO-LOAD ROTO-PHASE ELECTRICAL READINGS AT DATE OF INSTALLATION-

DATE OF INSTALLATION ____________________
MODEL NUMBER ____________________
SERIAL NUMBER ____________________
PHASE 1 TO GROUND ____________________ VAC
PHASE 2 TO GROUND ____________________ VAC
PHASE 3 TO GROUND ____________________ VAC
PHASE 1 TO PHASE 2 ____________________ VAC
PHASE 1 TO PHASE 3 ____________________ VAC
PHASE 2 TO PHASE 3 ____________________ VAC
PHASE 1 AMPERAGE ____________________
PHASE 2 AMPERAGE ____________________
CAPACITOR AMPERAGE ____________________