Motor Starting Requirements: Drum Controllers and Faceplate Starters
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What type of device is a drum controller?

  • Manual motor starter (correct)
  • Control relay
  • Across-the-line magnetic starter
  • Jogging circuit
  • How is a drum controller operated to provide different switching operations for a DC motor?

  • By pulling a lever
  • By adjusting a thermostat
  • By pressing a series of buttons
  • By rotating a handle to different positions (correct)
  • What has largely replaced drum controllers and faceplate starters?

  • Magnetic contactors and solid-state devices (correct)
  • Inverter drives
  • Jogging circuits and control relays
  • Across-the-line magnetic starters
  • Which type of motor would typically use a drum controller for forward/reverse operation?

    <p>Shunt DC motor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the copper contacts on a drum controller make connection with?

    <p>Stationary contacts surrounding the cylinder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device would be most appropriate for providing jogging control to a DC motor?

    <p>Control relay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a manual motor starter?

    <p>To protect the motor from overload and short circuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of under-voltage protection in a DC motor controller?

    <p>To prevent automatic restarting of equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are switch and relay contacts required to be DC-rated?

    <p>To ensure safe operation due to pulsating voltages with distorted waveforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a DC motor controller, what happens when the start pushbutton is depressed?

    <p>The contactor coil is energized, closing the power contacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a jogging circuit, what is the purpose of allowing momentary operation of the control button?

    <p>To provide temporary power for slight movement or adjustment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common method of starting a small DC motor?

    <p>Connecting the motor directly across the line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does inrush current persist longer in large DC motors compared to small DC motors?

    <p>Related to the higher inertia of large motors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is three-wire control frequently used in DC across-the-line starting?

    <p>To prevent automatic restarting of equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of a drum controller distinguishes it from other types of motor controllers?

    <p>Provides no-field protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a jogging circuit in a DC motor controller?

    <p>To provide temporary manual control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason behind matching the characteristics of a DC motor with a solid-state controller to optimize performance?

    <p>To ensure proper commutation and performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does rapid acceleration impact the counter emf in a small DC motor?

    <p>It increases the counter emf build-up rapidly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Manual Devices for Motor Control

    • Drum controllers and faceplate starters were used in the past for motor control
    • These devices have largely been replaced by magnetic contactors and solid-state devices

    Drum Controllers

    • A drum controller consists of a series of copper contacts on a cylinder insulated from a central shaft
    • Rotating the handle connects the cylinder contacts to stationary contacts, allowing start, stop, and reverse operations of the DC motor
    • Drum controllers can be connected to provide forward/reverse operation for shunt, series, and compound DC motors

    Solid-State DC Controllers

    • The heart of the solid-state DC controller is the silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR)
    • The SCR allows control of the output voltage, but may produce pulsating voltages with distorted waveforms that affect motor commutation and performance
    • Matching the characteristics of the DC motor and solid-state controller is essential for optimal performance

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    Learn about the past starting requirements for motors which were handled with manual devices such as drum controllers and faceplate starters. Explore the operation of these devices and how they have been replaced by magnetic contactors and solid-state devices.

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