NLTA Series Phase Converters
The NLTA Series adds Phoenix's AutoLink automatic voltage balancing system to the standard NLT platform. Converting 230V single-phase to 460V three-phase, the AutoLink system continuously adjusts capacitor switching to maintain voltage balance as your load changes — critical for variable and hard-starting loads.
What AutoLink solves
Standard rotary phase converters use a fixed capacitor bank optimized for a specific load. When the actual load varies significantly — as it does with compressors, HVAC equipment, or shops running multiple machines — voltage balance can degrade. AutoLink monitors the output in real-time and switches capacitors in and out automatically to maintain balance at any load point.
Who needs NLTA?
- Air compressors (460V) — hard-starting, variable duty cycle loads
- HVAC and refrigeration equipment (460V) — constant load variation
- Shops with multiple 460V machines — total load varies as machines cycle on and off
- Dust collectors and industrial ventilation — frequent start/stop
- Grain dryers and agricultural processing at 460V
- Industrial pumps with variable flow demands
How AutoLink Works
The AutoLink system uses a microcontroller to continuously monitor the three-phase output voltages. As load increases or decreases, it switches additional capacitors in parallel or removes them from the circuit — all in milliseconds. The result is consistent voltage balance across a wide load range.
- Real-time monitoring — measures output balance continuously
- Automatic capacitor switching — adjusts to load changes in milliseconds
- Wider operating range — maintains balance from 25% to 100% load
- No user adjustment needed — set and forget
NLTA vs NLT
Choose NLTA over NLT when:
- Your load varies by more than 30% during operation
- You're running hard-starting loads like compressors or HVAC
- You'll eventually add more equipment and want room to grow
- Voltage imbalance under varying loads is a concern
Key Features
- AutoLink automatic voltage balancing — continuous real-time adjustment
- 230V single-phase → 460V three-phase
- Built-in step-up transformer
- NEMA 4 steel enclosure
- TEFC cast-iron idler motor
- Lifetime transferable warranty
- Made in Phoenix, Arizona
Sizing NLTA for variable and hard-start loads
Use the 2.5× multiplier for hard-starting 460V loads. AutoLink handles the balance — you still need to size by HP.
| Equipment | Motor HP | Multiplier | NLTA Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| 460V air compressor (10 HP) | 10 | × 2.5 | GP25NLTA |
| 460V HVAC unit (15 HP) | 15 | × 2.5 | GP40NLTA |
| 460V dust collector (20 HP) | 20 | × 2.5 | GP50NLTA |
| 460V pump (10 HP, easy) | 10 | × 1.5 | GP15NLTA |
Multiple Machine Example
Shop with: 20 HP 460V compressor + 10 HP 460V lathe + 5 HP 460V drill press
- Compressor: 20 × 2.5 = 50 HP
- Lathe (next largest): 10 × 0.5 = 5 HP added
- Drill press: 5 × 0.5 = 2.5 HP added
- Total: 57.5 HP → Choose GP60NLTA
Rule: Full multiplier for largest, half for each additional machine running simultaneously.
NLTA Series Lineup
| Model | HP | Input | Output | Balancing | Transformer | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP3NLTA | 3 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | AutoLink | Built-in | Lifetime |
| GP5NLTA | 5 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | AutoLink | Built-in | Lifetime |
| GP7.5NLTA | 7.5 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | AutoLink | Built-in | Lifetime |
| GP10NLTA | 10 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | AutoLink | Built-in | Lifetime |
| GP15NLTA | 15 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | AutoLink | Built-in | Lifetime |
| GP20NLTA | 20 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | AutoLink | Built-in | Lifetime |
| GP25NLTA | 25 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | AutoLink | Built-in | Lifetime |
| GP30NLTA | 30 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | AutoLink | Built-in | Lifetime |
| GP40NLTA | 40 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | AutoLink | Built-in | Lifetime |
| GP50NLTA | 50 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | AutoLink | Built-in | Lifetime |
| GP60NLTA | 60 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | AutoLink | Built-in | Lifetime |
| GP75NLTA | 75 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | AutoLink | Built-in | Lifetime |
| GP100NLTA | 100 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | AutoLink | Built-in | Lifetime |
Call (800) 417-6568 for pricing on NLTA models.
All NLTA Models
| Model | HP | Input | Output | Enclosure | Warranty | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP3NLTA | 3 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | NEMA 4 | Lifetime | Buy → |
| GP5NLTA | 5 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | NEMA 4 | Lifetime | Buy → |
| GP7NLTA | 7.5 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | NEMA 4 | Lifetime | Buy → |
| GP10NLTA | 10 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | NEMA 4 | Lifetime | Buy → |
| GP15NLTA | 15 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | NEMA 4 | Lifetime | Buy → |
| GP20NLTA | 20 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | NEMA 4 | Lifetime | Buy → |
| GP25NLTA | 25 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | NEMA 4 | Lifetime | Buy → |
| GP30NLTA | 30 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | NEMA 4 | Lifetime | Buy → |
| GP40NLTA | 40 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | NEMA 4 | Lifetime | Buy → |
| GP50NLTA | 50 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | NEMA 4 | Lifetime | Buy → |
| GP60NLTA | 60 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | NEMA 4 | Lifetime | Buy → |
| GP75NLTA | 75 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | NEMA 4 | Lifetime | Buy → |
| GP100NLTA | 100 HP | 230V 1Ø | 460V 3Ø | NEMA 4 | Lifetime | Buy → |
NLTA Series Datasheets
Click to view the datasheet for each NLTA model — specs, wiring diagrams, and warranty information.
| Model | HP | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|
| GP3NLTA | 3 HP | 📄 View → |
| GP5NLTA | 5 HP | 📄 View → |
| GP7NLTA | 7.5 HP | 📄 View → |
| GP10NLTA | 10 HP | 📄 View → |
| GP15NLTA | 15 HP | 📄 View → |
| GP20NLTA | 20 HP | 📄 View → |
| GP25NLTA | 25 HP | 📄 View → |
| GP30NLTA | 30 HP | 📄 View → |
| GP40NLTA | 40 HP | 📄 View → |
| GP50NLTA | 50 HP | 📄 View → |
| GP60NLTA | 60 HP | 📄 View → |
| GP75NLTA | 75 HP | 📄 View → |
| GP100NLTA | 100 HP | 📄 View → |