Motors and Generators: Preparatory Electricity and Electronics Training System

Preparatory Electricity and Electronics Training System
Motors and Generators
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Job Sheets - Student

Preparatory Electricity and Electronics Training System
Motors and Generators
Job Sheets—Student
Edition 1
87683-20
FIRST EDITION
First Printing, December 2010
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Foreword
The Lab-Volt Preparatory Electricity and Electronics Training System, Model 48800, is a modular
program that covers the basics of electricity and electronics in order to give students a strong
foundation for material they will see in the future.
The curriculum is divided into the following topics:

• Fundamentals of AC/DC
• Basic Electronics
• Motors and Generators
vii
Table of Contents
Introduction �� x i
Job Sheet 1 Motor Principles �� 1– 1
Job Sheet 2 Fleming’s Left Hand Motor Rule �� 2– 1
Job Sheet 3 The Electric Motor �� 3– 1
Job Sheet 4 Generator Principles �� 4– 1
Job Sheet 5 Fleming’s Right Hand Rule �� 5– 1
Job Sheet 6 Motor Speed Control �� 6– 1
Appendix A Equipment Utilization Chart
Appendix B ANSI and ISO Symbols
ix
Introduction
The topics covered in this manual are presented in the form of Job Sheets. The Job Sheets
include a description of the objectives, a list of equipment required, a list of safety procedures,
and a list of steps required to attain the objectives.
The topics are introduced in an Information Job Sheet. However, to obtain detailed information
about the covered topic, you should refer to your textbook or ask your instructor to guide your
learning process.
Safety Considerations
Make sure you are wearing appropriate protective equipment when performing the jobs.
You should never perform a job if you have any reason to think that a manipulation could be
dangerous for you or your teammates.
Appendices
The appendices included in the manual are:
Appendix A: Equipment Utilization Chart, shows in which Job Sheet(s) the equipment is used.
Appendix B: ANSI and ISO Symbols, shows a variety of commonly used schematic symbols
that represent electrical components, which may appear in diagrams throughout
this manual. This text is from Schematic Diagram Symbols. It needs to change
for ANSI and ISO.
Improvements
Equipment is constantly being improved by manufacturers to maintain state-of-the-art quality.
Therefore, you may discover some discrepancies between the instructions and/or graphics in
the course and the actual equipment. To ensure correct setup and operation, always consult the
latest equipment user guide.
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xii
Information
Job Sheet 1
Motor Principles
Magnets
To fully understand motors, you must first take a look at magnets. Magnets are materials that
produce a magnetic field. The magnetic field creates a force that attracts other magnets, as well
as ferromagnetic materials like iron, nickel, cobalt, some alloys, and some naturally occurring
minerals.
Magnets have poles or areas on a magnet where the magnetic field is strongest. The poles are
called north and south. The attraction between magnets is greatest when opposite poles come
into contact. When a pole of one magnet is forced toward the similar pole of another magnet,
the magnetic force repels the magnets with the same strength that attracts opposite poles.
Figure 1-1. Lines of force are close together leaving both poles of a magnet and are spread apart between the
poles.
After the discovery of natural magnets, it was discovered that magnets could be made and even
turned on and off. An electromagnet is produced by passing current through a wire conductor
that is in the form of a coil. This creates a magnetic field around the wire. The strength of the
magnetic field can be varied by increasing or decreasing the current flowing through the wire,
by increasing or decreasing the amount of turns in the coil, or by inserting a soft iron core.
The attracting and repelling forces of magnets and electromagnets play a critical part in the
function of motors.
Motors and Generators 1–1

Motor Principles
1–2 Motors and Generators

Job Sheet 1
Motor Principles
OBJECTIVES
In this job, you will learn the basic principle that makes motors work.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Refer to the Equipment Utilization Chart in Appendix A to obtain the list of equipment
required for this job.
PROCEDURE
২ 1. Assemble the circuit shown in Figure 1-2.
CAUTION: Make sure the power supply is set to 3 V.
Figure 1-2. Circuit Schematic.
২ 2. Place the metal rod in the center of the left hand motor rule carrier. See
Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3. Motor Effect Carrier with Metal Rod.

Motor Principles
২ 3. Push the magnet across the motor effect carrier until the metal rod is in
the middle of the magnetic field.
২ 4. Press the push switch. What happens and why?
২ 5. Flip the magnet over so the South pole is on top.
২ 6. Press the push switch again. What happens and why?
২ 7. Reverse the current direction by rotating the power supply carrier so

that the negative end (short line on the symbol) is on top.
২ 8. Push the switch. What happens and why?
২ 9. Increase the power supply to 13.5 V.
২ 10. Push the switch. Is there any difference now that the voltage is
increased?

Motor Principles
Review Questions
1. What does a magnetic field do?
2. Name a ferromagnetic material?
3. What do you get when an electric current flows through the turns of a coil?
4. How can the strength of the magnetic field of a coil be increased?
5. Are aluminum and copper good magnetic materials?
Name: ________________________________________ Date: _________________
Instructor approval:____________________________________________________

Motor Principles

Information
Job Sheet 2
Fleming’s Left Hand Motor Rule
A current is a flow of electrons, tiny negatively-charged ‘particles’ found in all atoms. When
electrons move, they generate a magnetic field. The magnetic field produced by the electrons
interacts with the magnetic field of magnetic materials. This causes attraction or repulsion
depending on the polarity of the magnets. The attraction and repulsion motion occurs at right
angles to the current direction and to the magnetic field.
John Ambrose Fleming used this principle to device a simple example using your left hand to
determine the direction of motion of a motor.


Job Sheet 2
objectives
In this job, you will learn a useful tool for determining the direction of motion of a
motor.
Equipment required
Procedure
২ 1. Clamp your left hand to the corner of an imaginary box, so that your
thumb, pointer finger and middle finger are all at right angles to each
other. See Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1. Fleming’s Left Hand Motor Rule.
২ 2. Line up your pointer finger along the magnetic field (from North pole to
South pole).
২ 3. Line up your middle finger with the current (from the positive to
negative).
২ 4. Your thumb now points in the direction of the resulting motion.

২ 5. Using the circuit schematic from Job Sheet 1 (Figure 1-2), determine
the motion of rod using Fleming’s Left Hand Motor Rule. Explain why it
moves in this direction.
Review Questions
1. What is current?
2. What angles does the motion occur compared to the direction of the current and
the magnetic field?
3. What does your pointer finger represent using Fleming’s Left Hand Motor Rule?
4. What does your middle finger represent using Fleming’s Left Hand Motor Rule?

5. What does your thumb represent using Fleming’s Left Hand Motor Rule?
Name: ________________________________________ Date: _________________


Information
Job Sheet 3
The Electric Motor
The job of an electric motor is to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. Electric
motors usually consist of a coil rotating inside the magnetic field of either a permanent magnet
or an electromagnet.
Figure 3-1. Motor cutaway.
They rotate because some mechanisms reverse the current at just the right time. When using
motors, they can be designed to operate with either AC or DC power supplies. Each power
supply has a unique way to deliver power to the rotating machine.
In AC motors, the coil is rotating. This makes electrical connections difficult. To fix this problem,
slip-rings are used to transmit current to the coil.
In DC motors, there is a problem with determining the correct time to reverse the current. To fix
this problem, DC motors use a commutator and carbon brushes with a DC supply.
Each type of motor has its advantages and disadvantages making each useful in different
applications.
How a Motor Works

Figure 3-2 shows a cutaway coil of wire disappearing into the sheet of paper. There is a
magnetic field from left to right. Current flows into the paper on the left side of the coil, and
out of the paper on the right. Using the Left Hand Rule, the sides of the coil try to rotate
counterclockwise (indicated by the blue arrows in the figure). There is no force on the back
section of the coil because the current flows parallel, not at right angles, to the magnetic field.
Figure 3-2. Coil cutaway.

The Electric Motor
When the coil reaches the position shown in Figure 3-3, the forces on the two sides are in line,
but in opposite directions. There is no longer a twisting effect, but momentum carries the coil
past that position.
We, now, need to reverse the current, so that when the coil reaches the position shown in
Figure 3-4; the forces on the coil will keep it rotating. If the current reverses at the correct time,
the rotation will continue. There are two ways to reverse the current.
The first way is to use slip-rings with brushes. In this approach, each end of the coil is
connected to its own full brass ring. Electrical contact is made to each ring with a carbon brush,
which moulds itself to the shape of the ring, reducing contact resistance. The coil is supplied
with AC, and so the current automatically changes direction in step with the main supply. Figure
3-5 shows one type of slip-ring.
Figure 3-5. Slip-ring.
The second approach is to use a commutator with brushes. Figure 3-6 shows the design of a
simple commutator: a brass drum, split into two halves, separated by an insulator. Electrical

The Electric Motor
contact is made by carbon brushes. The coil is connected to the two halves at X and Y. As the
coil rotates, X is connected to the positive supply for roughly half of the time, and then to the
negative supply. At all times, Y is connected to the supply opposite to X.
Figure 3-6. Commutator Diagram.
Figure 3-7 shows a typical design of a carbon brush, and an electric motor. Its rotor contains a
large number of coils, and requires a more complicated commutator.
Figure 3-7. Carbon Brush.
THE ELECTRIC MOTOR

The Electric Motor

Job Sheet 3
The Electric Motor
objectives
In this job, you will learn the mechanics of how a DC motor rotates.
Equipment required
SAFETY PROCEDURES
As you complete this procedure, keep in mind the following safety rules.
Never touch “live” wires with your bare hands or with tools.
Turn off the power before working on a circuit.
Use a meter to make sure the circuit is off before working on it.
Always hold test leads by their insulated areas.
Always confirm that the circuit is wired correctly before turning on the power. If
required, have your instructor check your circuit wiring.
Perform the experiments as you are instructed: do not deviate from the
documentation.
Be aware that some components can become very hot during operation. Always
allow time for the components to cool before proceeding to touch or remove
them from the circuit.
Be sure someone is nearby to shut off the power and provide first aid in case of
an accident.
Remove power cords by the plug head and not by pulling on the cord. Check for
cracked or broken insulation on the cord.
Procedure
২ 1. Assemble the circuit shown in Figure 3-8. (The ammeter can be

exchanged with a digital multimeter.)
CAUTION: Set the power supply to 6 V.

The Electric Motor
30 40 50
+
20
10 10
0 0
mA
LK8900
Figure 3-8. Motor Circuit.
২ 2. Press the push switch. Record the reading on the ammeter.

Ammeter reading:
২ 3. With the push switch pressed, apply pressure to the plastic wheel to
slow it down. What happens to the current? Record the current in the
table.
২ 4. With the push switch pressed, apply enough pressure to the plastic
wheel to stop it for a moment. Record the current when the wheel is
stopped.
Motor Speed Current, mA

Maximum
Slow
Zero

The Electric Motor
Review Questions
1. What is the purpose of an electric motor?
2. What part of a motor is rotating inside a magnetic field?
3. How does an AC motor make electrical connections to the rotating coil?
4. How does a DC motor know when to reverse the flow of current?
5. What happens to the amount of current being drawn by a motor as a load is

applied to the shaft?
Name: ________________________________________ Date: _________________

The Electric Motor

Information
Job Sheet 4
Generator Principles
Motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. They usually have a special purpose
to operate machinery. This is true provided the motor has a source of electric power. Before
motors can operate, a source of electricity is needed. Generators supply the electrical energy.
Generators convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.
Electrical energy can be made by passing a wire through a magnetic field as shown in Figure
4-1. A voltage is induced in the wire due to the wire cutting through the magnetic field. From the
induced voltage, current flows in the wire, which is the electricity a generator generates.
Figure 4-1. A conductor moves through a magnetic field to generate electricity.
As the wire moves up and down in the magnetic field, the voltage induced in the wire reverses
direction. The amount of voltage depends on the speed of the wire cutting the number of
magnetic lines of force. The faster the wire moves through the magnetic lines of force, the
greater the induced voltage.
Coils of wire are more practical in producing electric energy. Passing a coil through the same
magnetic field creates a larger voltage. That is, as more wire will be cutting the magnetic lines
of force.
Practical generators use armatures which are sometimes called rotors to make electrical
energy. Armatures are coils that rotate on a shaft in a magnetic field. A rotating armature
produces electrical energy just like the coil of wire. The faster the armature rotates in one
direction, the greater the voltage. Reversing the direction of armature rotation, reverses the
direction or changes the polarity of the generated voltage.


Job Sheet 4
objectives
In this job, you will learn the principles of a generator using a simple generator circuit.
Equipment required
Procedure
Figure 4-2. Generator Circuit.
২ 2. Use the wire from the accessories pack. Cut off a piece about 3 inches
long and strip the ends to expose the wire.
২ 3. Use the croc clips to connect the wire to the milliammeter.
২ 4. Move the wire into the magnetic field between the magnets as fast as
you can. The movement must be at right angles to the magnetic field
and the wire to generate current (the movement must be straight down
between the two poles of the magnet). Record what happens on the
milliammeter (the current may be close to zero so look closely).

২ 5. Now coil the rest of the wire from the accessories pack as in Figure 4-2
(make as many loops with the wire as you can).
Note: To see better results get an extra long piece of wire and make 50 loops
with it.
২ 6. Attach the coiled wire to the milliammeter using the croc clips.
২ 7. Move the coil up and down, into and out of the magnetic field. Watch
the meter reading as you do so (again the reading may be small so look
closely).
২ 8. Try moving the coil at different speeds. What happens as speed is

increased?

Review Questions
1. How is electrical energy generated?
2. How does the speed of the wire moving through the magnetic field effect the
induced voltage in a generator?
3. Why are coils of wire used instead of straight wire in a generator?
4. What is another name for an armature in generators?
5. What happens when the direction of the armature rotation changes?
Name: ________________________________________ Date: _________________


Information
Job Sheet 5
Fleming’s Right Hand Rule
As with motors, the direction of current can be found using the movement of the conductor and
the magnetic field. Fleming used this principle to develop an easy to remember tool that helps
determine the direction of current using your hand. The rule is called Fleming’s Right Hand Rule
(also known as Fleming’s Right Hand Dynamo Rule).
Figure 5-1. Generator.
As seen in Figure 5-1 and by the name of the rule, you will be using your right hand to
determine the direction the current is flowing. When your pointer finger is aligned with the
magnetic field (from North pole to South pole), and your thumb is pointing in the direction of
motion (using the hand cranked generator: up is counter-clockwise and down is clockwise),
then your middle finger will point in the direction of the resulting current.


Job Sheet 5
objectives
In this job, you will apply Fleming’s Right Hand Rule to determine the direction of
current in a generator circuit.
Equipment required
Procedure
২ 1. Use Fleming’s Right Hand Rule to determine the direction of current

flow if the generator is turned counter-clockwise and the magnetic field
runs from the hand crank to the front of the generator. Is the current
flowing around the circuit clockwise or counterclockwise?
Clockwise
Counterclockwise

0
10
30 40 50
mA
G
20
10
0
+
LK8900

২ 3. Turn the generator counter-clockwise and record what happens on the

milliammeter.
Review Questions
1. What does Fleming’s Right Hand Rule help to determine?
2. What does your pointer finger represent using Fleming’s Right Hand Rule?
3. What does your thumb represent using Fleming’s Right Hand Rule?
4. What does your middle finger represent using Fleming’s Right Hand Rule?

5. Using Figure 5-2, if the generator was turned clockwise, what would be the
direction of current flow in the circuit?
Name: ________________________________________ Date: _________________


Information
Job Sheet 6
Motor Speed Control
The machines that use motors help us to do things faster and easier. Home blenders can mix
foods, electric drills bore holes, and fans help keep us cool. But in the operation of each of
these machines, control of the motor is important. If a blender runs at too great a speed, the
food or mix might fly out of the container. Control of an electric drill is needed when boring
into different types of materials. Some materials, like wood, only require low drill speeds while
metals require higher speed drills. Control of an electric fan is needed to keep materials from
blowing around the room. In each example, control of the motor is needed. Motor speed
controls are built for this purpose. They control the speed of a motor to do an effective job.
The uses of motor speed controls are endless. Whenever a motor has a purpose, motor speed
controls can be used. Usually the type of job determines when and if a motor speed control
is needed. Railroad engineers, who operate electric locomotives to transport people between
locations, rely on the throttle of the locomotive to control the speed. The motor speed control
throttle provides smooth starts and steady speeds while running. Model railroad engineers must
use a throttle to control the speed of the locomotive also. Power packs have a throttle control
which controls the motor speed of the model train to provide the realism of an actual railroad.

Motor Speed Control

Job Sheet 6
Motor Speed Control
OBJECTIVES
In this job, you will use a PICmicro microcontroller to control the speed of a motor.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
SAFETY PROCEDURES
As you complete this procedure, keep in mind the following safety rules.
Never touch “live” wires with your bare hands or with tools.
Turn off the power before working on a circuit.
Use a meter to make sure the circuit is off before working on it.
Always hold test leads by their insulated areas.
Always confirm that the circuit is wired correctly before turning on the power. If
required, have your instructor check your circuit wiring.
Perform the experiments as you are instructed: do not deviate from the
documentation.
Be aware that some components can become very hot during operation. Always
allow time for the components to cool before proceeding to touch or remove
them from the circuit.
Be sure someone is nearby to shut off the power and provide first aid in case of
an accident.
Remove power cords by the plug head and not by pulling on the cord. Check for
cracked or broken insulation on the cord.
PROCEDURE
২ 1. Select program 3 on the PICmicro microcontroller by sliding the selector

switches to the position shown in Figure 6-2.
Figure 6-1. PICmicro Microcontroller Switches Position.

Motor Speed Control
২ 2. Assemble the circuit shown in Figure 6-3 (make sure the variable
resistor set up correctly).
CAUTION: Set the power supply to 6V.
M
A 6V C
0 4
1 5
2 6
3 7
6V
0V
B D
10KΩ
1KΩ
LK8900
Figure 6-2. Motor Speed Control Schematic.
২ 3. Plug in the power leads of the PICmicro microcontroller to the power

supply and plug in the power supply.
২ 4. Press the reset switch on the microcontroller.
২ 5. Turn the knob on the variable resistor fully clockwise. Does the motor
speed increase or decrease as you rotate the knob?
Increase
Decrease
২ 6. Turn the knob back so the motor is running at about half-speed.
২ 7. Cover the light dependent resistor with your finger. Does the motor
begin to speed up or slow down?
Speed up
Slow down
২ 8. Uncover the light dependent resistor. What happens to the speed of the
motor?

Motor Speed Control
Review Questions
1. Why is it important to control the speed of a motor?
2. What is an application of motor speed control?
3. What happens to the amount of voltage reaching the motor as the variable
resistor is rotated clockwise?
4. What affect does the light dependent resistor have on speed of the motor?
5. What is a possible use for a motor that varies its speed depending on light
exposure?
Name: ________________________________________ Date: _________________

Motor Speed Control

Appendix A Equipment Utilization Chart
Job Sheet
Component Name
1 2 3 4 5 6
Baseboard 1 1 1 1 1
Connecting Link 3 2 1 13
DC Power Supply 1 1 1
Digital Multimter 1
Ammeter, 0–100 mA 1 1 1
Croc Clip Leads (2) 1
Power Supply Carrier with Battery Symbol 1 1 1
Lamp Holder Carrier 1
6 V 0.4 A Bulb (EMM Acc. Pack) 1
Accessories Package
Wire 1
Motor 3 to 12 Vdc, 0.7A 1 1
Hand Cranked Generator 1
Switch, Press 1 1
Light Dependent Resistor 1
Variable 10 KΩ Resistor 1
1 KΩ Resistor 1
Motor Rule Carrier and Magnets 1 1
PICmicro Microcontroller 1
Transistor, NPN Right Hand Feed 1
Motors and Generators A-1

Appendix B ANSI and ISO Symbols
NOT Gate + - DC Supply
NAND Gate AC Supply
AND Gate Battery
OR Gate Lamp
NOR Gate Potentiometer/

Variable Resistor
Wire to Earth Ground Resistor
Wire to Chassis Ground Capacitor
Wire Not Jointed

Inductor
Wires Joined
Transistor NPN
Wire Transistor PNP
On/Off Switch Transistor FET
Press Switch Relay Reed
Diode Relay
LED Transformer
Zener Diode Amplifier
V Voltmeter Buzzer
A Ammeter M Motor
Ohmmeter
Motors and Generators A-1

B-1
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Lab-Volt® logos are registered trademarks of Lab-Volt Systems, Inc.

Locktronics is a trademark of Matrix Multimedia Limited.

The curriculum is divided into the following topics:

Job Sheet 1 Motor Principles �������������������������������������������������������������������� 1– 1

Job Sheet 2 Fleming’s Left Hand Motor Rule ������������������������������������������������ 2– 1

Job Sheet 3 The Electric Motor ����������������������������������������������������������������� 3– 1

Job Sheet 4 Generator Principles �������������������������������������������������������������� 4– 1

Job Sheet 5 Fleming’s Right Hand Rule ������������������������������������������������������ 5– 1

Job Sheet 6 Motor Speed Control �������������������������������������������������������������� 6– 1

Appendix A Equipment Utilization Chart

Appendix B ANSI and ISO Symbols

Motors and Generators 1–1

1–2 Motors and Generators

২ 1. Assemble the circuit shown in Figure 1-2.

CAUTION: Make sure the power supply is set to 3 V.

Figure 1-2. Circuit Schematic.

Figure 1-3. Motor Effect Carrier with Metal Rod.

Motors and Generators 1–3

২ 4. Press the push switch. What happens and why?

২ 5. Flip the magnet over so the South pole is on top.

২ 6. Press the push switch again. What happens and why?

২ 7. Reverse the current direction by rotating the power supply carrier so

২ 8. Push the switch. What happens and why?

২ 9. Increase the power supply to 13.5 V.

1–4 Motors and Generators

1. What does a magnetic field do?

2. Name a ferromagnetic material?

4. How can the strength of the magnetic field of a coil be increased?

5. Are aluminum and copper good magnetic materials?

Name: ________________________________________ Date: _________________

Motors and Generators 1–5

1–6 Motors and Generators

Motors and Generators 2–1

2–2 Motors and Generators

Figure 2-1. Fleming’s Left Hand Motor Rule.

২ 4. Your thumb now points in the direction of the resulting motion.

Motors and Generators 2–3

2–4 Motors and Generators

Name: ________________________________________ Date: _________________

Motors and Generators 2–5

2–6 Motors and Generators

Figure 3-1. Motor cutaway.

How a Motor Works

Figure 3-2. Coil cutaway.

Motors and Generators 3–1

Figure 3-3. Coil cutaway.

Figure 3-4. Coil cutaway.

Figure 3-5. Slip-ring.

3–2 Motors and Generators

Figure 3-6. Commutator Diagram.

Figure 3-7. Carbon Brush.

THE ELECTRIC MOTOR

Motors and Generators 3–3

3–4 Motors and Generators

২ 1. Assemble the circuit shown in Figure 3-8. (The ammeter can be

CAUTION: Set the power supply to 6 V.

Motors and Generators 3–5

Figure 3-8. Motor Circuit.

২ 2. Press the push switch. Record the reading on the ammeter.

Motor Speed Current, mA

3–6 Motors and Generators

1. What is the purpose of an electric motor?

2. What part of a motor is rotating inside a magnetic field?

Job Sheet 1 Motor Principles �� 1– 1

Job Sheet 2 Fleming’s Left Hand Motor Rule �� 2– 1

Job Sheet 3 The Electric Motor �� 3– 1

Job Sheet 4 Generator Principles �� 4– 1

Job Sheet 5 Fleming’s Right Hand Rule �� 5– 1

Job Sheet 6 Motor Speed Control �� 6– 1

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