Tech Doc – Motor Connection Version 1.

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TechDoc – Motor Connection Instructions for

Compac Motors
Written By: Gavin Reeve Date: 30 October 2003
Department: Service Version: 1.1
Valid From: October 30, 2003

1. Motor Connection Overview

1.1. Feature Description

Three Phase motors supplied by Compac can be connected in one of two ways,
at a high-voltage or low-voltage connection. Use the appropriate connection that
matches the line voltage supplying the motor based on the motor name plate.

2. Motor Connection Instructions

When you wire a motor, check the motor name plate. It indicates the correct
operating voltage for the motor windings in the two terminal configurations, as
shown below based on the motor installation location. The nine-pin diagram is for
motors on sorting machines located in the USA. The six-pin diagram is for motors
at all other locations; New Zealand, Australia, and Europe.

When you are wiring motors, check that the speed controller is configured for
output with the correct voltage for the connection type. When a speed controller is
used, it is normally possible to program the exact voltage specified on the Name
plate of the motor as the output voltage. You should also set any other
parameters on the Name plate into the speed controller configuration.

Note that a speed controller’s output voltage will not exceed its input supply
voltage.

A single phase input speed controller cannot produce the line voltage for a Y or
Star connection. It should be wired as a YY or Delta connection.

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2.1. Six-Pin Motor Voltage

Six-pin motors are used on sorting machines in New Zealand, Australia, and
Europe. On six-pin motors, the low voltage connection is called Delta and the high
voltage connection is called Star. Most Compac motors should be wired using a
Star connection. The exception is the main drive motor since it is usually larger
than 2.5 Kw and requires a higher line voltage than is available at most
installations. Therefore it is normally wired in Delta. If you are unsure which
connection to use, wire the motor using the Star connection. If this is not correct,
the motor will not burn out immediately (though it will be under-powered, and draw
current in excess of the name plate rating at no load. This may trip out on
overload.)

2.2. Nine-Pin Motor Voltage

Nine-pin motors are used on sorting machines in the United States. On nine-pin
motors, the low voltage connection is called YY and the high-voltage connection
is called Y. Most Compac motors should be wired using the Y connection. The
exception is the main drive motor, normally wired at YY. If you are unsure which
connection to use, wire the motor using the Y connection. If this is not correct, the
motor will not burn out immediately, as noted above.

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