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UNIT 5

MOTOR STARTER

DEFINITION
The starting mechanism that energizes
the circuit to an induction motor is called
the starter.

OBJECTIVE
Reduce the induction current
Use remote control
To switch the motor step by step
Save the motor,if current

(overload relay)

overload

TYPE OF STARTER
D.O.L STARTER (DIRECT ON LINE)
STAR DELTA
FORWARD REVERSE
AUTO TRANSFORMER

SYMBOLS
Fuse,Overload relay,Stop and Start
Contactor (N/C,N/O)
Timmer and Base (N/C,N/O)
Indicator light/lamp

D.O.L STARTER
(Direct On Line)

MAIN CIRCUIT

CONTROL CIRCUIT

D.O.L STARTER
(FORWARD REVERSE)

MAIN CIRCUIT

CONTROL CIRCUIT

QUESTIONS
&
ANSWER

IDENTIFICATION
OF MOTOR
Name plate
Voltage and current(phase)
Horse Power
Speed of motor

Example name plate


of motor

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