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A single-phase dual-voltage motor can be wired for 115V or 230V. When wired for 115V, the run windings are wired in ______ by the technician at the motor terminal box. If the motor is wired for 230V, the run windings are wired in ______.

A

Parallel
Series

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The centrifugal switch is used to disconnect the start winding from the circuit when the motor reaches _____% of the rated speed.

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75%

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The difference between the calculated and actual speed of a motor is refereed to as motor ________.

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Slip

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On most shaded pole motors to reverse the direction of rotation, disassemble the motor and turn the _________ over.

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Stator

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The contacts in a potential relay are _______.

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Normally closed

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True or false: Three phase motors do not require a start or run capacitor.

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True

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True or false: A permanent split capacitor motor (PSC) has a start capacitor.

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False

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True or false: Torque is the twisting power of the motor shaft.

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True

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True or false: Voltage leads current in a capacitive circuit.

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False

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True or false: A PSC motor uses only a start capacitor.

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False

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True or false: Reversing a 3-phase fan motor will not affect the air flow.

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False

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True or false: The current magnetic relay has a set of normally closed contacts.

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False

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True or false: in a split phase motor, the start winding is taken out of the circuit to prevent the winding from overheating.

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True

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Capacitor start motors are often referred to as _________.

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CSIR

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The amount by which the current leads or lags voltage is the ______ angle.

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Phase

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The current magnetic relay terminals (CMR) are labeled/marked _______.

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L,M,S

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What energizes the coil in a potential relay to open the contact to take the start capacitor out of the circuit?

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Electromotive Force

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How do you switch the direction of rotation for a three-phase motor?

A

Switch the wiring position of anything 2 lines with each other

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You are checking the coils on a potential relay and a current magnetic relay. Which relay has the higher resistance reading?

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A

Potential Relay

20
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In a CSCR motor, the start and run capacitors are wired in ______ with the start winding but are ______ to one another.

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A

Series
Parallel

21
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How does a split-phase motor differ from a permanent split capacitor (PSC) motor?

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-PSC has a run capacitor
-Split may or may not have a run capacitor.

22
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What terminals would you place your test probes on to see if the switch is open or closed on a current magnetic relay (CMR)?

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LMS L&M = Coil. L&S for switch

23
Q

Voltage at which contacts return to their original closed position.

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A

Drop out voltage

24
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Assists in starting the motor. Uses BEMF to cut out the start capacitor.

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Potential relay

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Rotor constructed of bars.
Squirrel cage rotor
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Used to disconnect the start winding from the circuit when motor reaches 75% of the rated speed.
Centrifugal switch
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Resistance to rotation
Slip
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When contacts between terminals 1 & 2 of a potential relay will be opened.
Pick up voltage
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Allows low friction rotation of the rotor. Reduces friction and heat generated by the motor’s moving and rubbing parts and surfaces.
Bearings
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Voltage generated across the start winding by the motor’s rotor when it is up to about 3/4 speed.
Back Electromotive Force (BEMF)
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Can be powered by 115V, 208V, or 230V. Rotation of the motor can be reversed by changing the connections in the motor terminal box.
Single phase induction motor
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Similar to a split phase motor but does not have a start capacitor.
PSC motor
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The diagram below is what type of motor?
Multispeed PSC
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When hooking up the power wires to a three-phase motor, the correct color wire for L1 in the United States, according to the National Electrical Code (NEC) is _______.
Black
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What happens when a capacitor with too much capacitance is used on a PSC motor?
May overheat/overload
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When hoking up the power wires to a three-phase motor, the correct color wire for L3 in the United States, according to the National Electrical Code (NEC) is _____.
Blue
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Calculate the speed of a 6 pole motor operating on 60 Hz.
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When hooking up the power wires to a three-phase motor, the correct color wire for L2 in the United States, according to the National Electrical Code (NEC) is _____.
Red
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How do you determine the direction of rotation for a single-phase and three-phase powered motor?
By orientation of the DataPlate. When facing the DataPlate, motor rotation is designated from this point of view unless data plate specifies direction of rotation.
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What color is the neutral wire when used in a three-phase power supply?
White/Grey
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**EXTRA CREDIT 1. you are getting power to the thermostat. You switch the thermostat to “Cool”, but nothing happens after the 5-minute delay. What are some things you can do to confirm the thermostat is broken?
Wire all lines together to see what activates. If something doesn’t activate, it’s broken somewhere.
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EXTRA CREDIT 2. A step-up transformer has more windings in the ______ than the _____.
Secondary Primary
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EXTRA CREDIT 3. A motor uses a start and run capacitor. The start capacitor is rated at 45 uf and the run capacitor is rated at 5 uf. What is the total capacitance in the circuit when the motor is starting?
50 uf
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EXTRA CREDIT 4. The switch in a potential relay is between terminals ____and____ while the switch in a current magnetic relay is between terminals ___ and ____.
2 & 1 L & S
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EXTRA CREDIT 5. A motor that uses ball bearings may make too much noise that could be transferred through metal duct work. A motor using what type of bearings would be preferred?
Sleeve Bearings

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