Ac Dc Motor Wiring
In other jurisdictions only a few conductor colors are so codified.
Ac dc motor wiring. Wiring for ac and dc power distribution branch circuits are color coded for identification of individual wires. Most industrial motors are 3 phase wired the ones used in single phase applications are three phase motors with either separate single phase windings or simply a capacitor between two windings to replicate the third phase. These connections are in accordance with nema mg 1 and american standards publication 06. I explain how the dc motor works in a simply and patient way.
Wiring connect the motor as shown in the connection diagrams. Use figure 2 if your motor has a dual voltage shunt field. Then i show a treadmill dc motor cut open and working so we can see the moving. Refer to mn408 for additional details on lead marking.
In all cases if youre unsure about how the motor should be connected consult an expert as incorrectly wiring a motor can lead to a shocking hazard or injury. If this motor is installed as part of a motor control drive system connect and protect the motor according to the control manufacturers diagrams. The wiring fusing and grounding must comply with the national electrical code. Motor connections your motor will be internally connected according to one of the diagrams shown below.
This is because ac current alternates about 60 times a second so without a capacitor the motor would simple vibrate rather than rotate. I use several experiments that you can copy at home. Use figure 1 if your motor has a single voltage shunt field. So any voltage high enough for the motor is fine ac or dc its rectified before switching either way.
A direct current dc single phase motor starts turning automatically once electricity is connected but an alternating current ac single phase motor needs a capacitor to initiate rotation. Learn the procedures thatll save time during the diagnostic process. When diagnosing a faulty automotive motor it is often impossible not to perform major disassembly such as the fuel pump itself. But if the manual cannot be found the job becomes tougher.
In some jurisdictions all wire colors are specified in legal documents.