N E C 2014

NFPA 70

Taylor Control Systems

Article 630
Electric Welders
Transformer / Generator
Welders
Transformer and Generator
Welders
 Article 630
Electric Welders
• (A) Individual Welders. The ampacity of the
supply conductors shall not be less than the
I1eff value on the rating plate. Alternatively, if
the I1eff is not given, The ampacity of the supply
conductors shall not be less than the current
value determined by multiplying the rated
primary current in amperes given on the welder
rating plate by the factor shown in Table
630.11(A) based on the duty cycle of the welder.
 Transformer Type Welder

56 amps Primary with Duty Cycle 70 ?

56 amps x 0.84 = 47.04 = 47.04 amps

Then for Over Current?

47.04 amps x 2.00 = 94.08 amps

Then size breaker? Article 240.6

94.08 amps = 100 amp Circuit Breaker
 Individual Welders
Transformer Type Welder

40 amps Primary with Duty Cycle 50 ?

40 amps x 0.71 = 28.4 amps

Then for Over Current?

28.4 amps x 2.00 = 56.8 amps

Then size breaker? Article 240.6

56.8 amps = 60 amp Circuit Breaker
 Individual Welders
Transformer Type Welder
120 amps Primary with Duty Cycle 80 ?
120 amps x 0.89 = 106.8

Then for Over Current?

106.8 amps x 2.00 = 213.6 amps

Then size breaker? Article 240.6

213.6 amps = 225 amp Circuit Breaker
 Individual Welders
Transformer Type Welder
88 amps Primary with Duty Cycle 70 ?
___ amps x ____ = ______ = ______ amps

Then for Over Current?

_____ amps x _______ = _______ amps

Then size breaker? Article 240.6

______ amps = _____amp CB
 Individual Welders
Transformer Type Welder
50 amps Primary with Duty Cycle 60 ?
___ amps x ____ = ______ = ______ amps

Then for Over Current?

_____ amps x _______ = _______ amps

Then size breaker? Article 240.6

______ amps = _____amp CB
 Individual Welders
Transformer Type Welder
150 amps Primary with Duty Cycle 50 ?
___ amps x ____ = ______ = ______ amps

Then for Over Current?

_____ amps x _______ = _______ amps

Then size breaker? Article 240.6

______ amps = _____amp CB
 Article 630
Electric Welders
• (B) Group of Welders. Minimum conductor
ampacity shall be based on the individual
currents determined in 630.11(A) as the sum of
100 percent of the two largest welders, plus 85
percent of the third largest welder, plus 70
percent of the fourth largest welder, plus 60
percent of all remaining welders. Exception:
Percentage values lower than those given in
630.11(B) shall be permitted in cases where the
work is such that a high-operating duty cycle for
individual welders is impossible.
 Group of Welders
Transformer Type Welder
Transformer Type Welders ( Primary amps )
1st --------- 100%-------- 150 amp
2nd + --------- 100%-------- 100 amp
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250 amps
3rd 100 amp x 85% = 85 amps
4th 80 amp x 70% = 56 amps
All others 60 amp x 60% = 36 amps
+ 50 amp x 60% = 30 amps
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Then size wire 457 amps
 Group of Welders
Transformer Type Welder
Then for Over Current?
457 amps x 2.00 = 914 amps

Then size breaker? Article 240.6

914 amps = 1000 amp CB
 Group of Welders
Transformer Type Welder
Transformer Type Welders ( Primary amps )
1st --------- 100%-------- 80 amp
2nd + --------- 100%-------- 80 amp
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160 amps
3rd 60amp x 85% = 51 amps
4th 60 amp x 70% = 42 amps
All others 60 amp x 60% = 36 amps
+ 50 amp x 60% = 30 amps
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Then size wire 400kcmil 319 amps
 Group of Welders
Transformer Type Welder
Then for Over Current?
257.5 amps x 2.00 = 515 amps

Then size breaker? Article 240.6

515 amps = 600 amp CB
 Group of Welders
Transformer Type Welder
Transformer Type Welders ( Primary amps )
1st --------- 100%-------- 100 amp
2nd + --------- 100%-------- 175 amp
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275 amps
3rd 100 amp x 85% = 85 amps
4th 80 amp x 70% = 56 amps
All others 80 amp x 60% = 48 amps
+ 60 amp x 60% = 36 amps
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Then size wire 319 amps
 Group of Welders
Transformer Type Welder
Then for Over Current?
257.5 amps x 2.00 = 515 amps

Then size breaker? Article 240.6

515 amps = 600 amp CB
 Group of Welders
Transformer Type Welder
Transformer Type Welders ( Primary amps )
1st --------- 100%-------- 200 amp
2nd + --------- 100%-------- 185 amp
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385 amps
3rd 80 amp x 85% = 68_amps
4th 80 amp x 70% = 56 _amps
All others 80 amp x 60% = 48 _ amps
+ 60 amp x 60% = 36_ amps
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Then size wire 1500kcmil 593_amps
 Group of Welders
Transformer Type Welder
Then for Over Current?
593 amps x 2.00 = 1185 amps

Then size breaker? Article 240.6

1185 amps = 1000 amp CB
 Article 630
Electric Welders
• FPN: Duty cycle considers welder loading
based on the use to be made of each
welder and the number of welders
supplied by the conductors that will be in
use at the same time. The load value used
for each welder considers both the
magnitude and the duration of the load
while the welder is in use.
 Article 630
Electric Welders
• 630.12 Overcurrent Protection. Overcurrent
protection for arc welders shall be as provided in
630.12(A) and 630.12(B). Where the values as
determined by this section do not correspond
with the standard ampere ratings provided in
240.6 or the rating or setting specified results in
unnecessary opening of the overcurrent device,
the next higher standard rating or setting shall
be permitted.
 Article 630
Electric Welders
• (A) For Welders. Each welder shall have
overcurrent protection. The overcurrent
protection shall be rated or set at not more than
200 percent of the rated primary current of the
welder. If the supply conductors for a welder are
protected by an overcurrent device rated or set
at not more than 200 percent of I1max or at the
rated primary current of the welder, a separate
overcurrent device shall not be required.
 Article 630
Electric Welders
• (B) For Conductors. Conductors that
supply one or more welders shall be
protected by an overcurrent device rated
or set at not more than 200 percent of the
conductor ampacity.
 Article 630
Electric Welders
• 630.13 Disconnecting Means. A
disconnecting means shall be provided in the
supply circuit for each arc welder that is not
equipped with a disconnect mounted as an
integral part of the welder. The disconnecting
means shall be a switch or circuit breaker,
and its rating shall not be less than that
necessary to accommodate overcurrent
protection as specified under 630.12. 630.14
Marking. A rating plate shall be provided for
arc welders giving the following information:
 Article 630
Electric Welders
• (1) Name of manufacturer
• (2) Frequency
• (3) Number of phases
• (4) Primary voltage
• (5) I1max and I1eff, or rated primary current
• (6) Maximum open-circuit voltage
• (7) Rated secondary current
• (8) Basis of rating, such as the duty cycle