Contents
I.Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Electric Motor History and Principles
II. General Motor Replacement Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . .7 III. Major Motor Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
AC Single PhaseAC PolyphaseDirect Current (DC)GearmotorsBrakemotorsMotors For Precise Motor Control
IV. Mechanical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Enclosures and EnvironmentNEMA Frame/Shaft SizesNEMA Frame SuffixesFrame PrefixesMounting
V. Electrical Characteristics and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
VoltagePhaseCurrentFrequencyHorsepowerSpeedsInsulation ClassService FactorCapacitorsEfficiencyThermal Protection (Overload)Individual Branch Circuit WiringReading a LEESON Model NumberMajor Motor Components
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