OVERLOAD
PROTECTOR TYPE OLP
FUNCTIONS
Indfos Overload Protector type
OLP is a bimetallic switch, which is used to protect the refrigeration
compressors against excessive overload/ short circuit/ under voltage.
It is equipped with a bimetal snap acting disc and heating element
through which the current flows.
The heating (I2R) of the disc depending on the current
flowing through it and the influence of the motor heat causing
the disc to snap at pre-determined operating temperature corresponding
to maximum allowable winding temperature.