Motor starters are basically a contactor and overload relay mounted together. Most do not need auxiliary contacts.
One common use for the normally open set of contacts on an o…
One common use for the normally open set of contacts on an overload relay is to provide an input signal to a programmable logic controller (PLC).
Normally open switches are drawn with the movable contact ab…
Normally open switches are drawn with the movable contact above and touching the stationary contact.
____________________-automatic switches are generally used t…
____________________-automatic switches are generally used to select the function of a motor controller either manually or automatically.
Hysteresis loss is often referred to as molecular friction.
Hysteresis loss is often referred to as molecular friction.
Motor starting current is referred to as ___________________…
Motor starting current is referred to as ____________________ current.
The current flow through the MOV is called _________________…
The current flow through the MOV is called ____________________ current and is so small that it does not affect the operation of the circuit.
Control transformers are generally protected by fuses or ___…
Control transformers are generally protected by fuses or ____________________.
____________________ switches are drawn by adding a wedge to…
____________________ switches are drawn by adding a wedge to one of the four basic switches.
With automatic control, an operator has to initiate certain…
With automatic control, an operator has to initiate certain actions.