OK this is super easy if we think about it for a moment, the start cycle of an compressor has the greatest amp draw during the initial moments of engagement to me this means this is the highest side of the three and the goal when ohming a compressor out is the starting side r+c=Strt 1+2+3
then run is usually the next largest ohm ed circuit, number 2 is the run circuit, leaving the lonely com side of the unit left
Different motor windings in the compressor: Common, Start, Run
With an ohm-meter. Check for continuity in the RUN and START windings, and also from the terminals to compressor case for shorting. There should be continuity in the windings and no continuity from windings to compressor case.
In an AC compressor, the four windings typically refer to the main components of the compressor's motor, which include the start winding, run winding, common winding, and a potential relay or capacitor winding. The start winding is energized briefly to help the motor start, while the run winding maintains the motor's operation. In some designs, a capacitor may be used to improve efficiency and starting torque. These windings work together to ensure the compressor operates effectively and efficiently.
Inside an air conditioner compressor is a motor with two windings: a high-current coil called Start, and a low-current coil called Run. Both windings are connected to each other at a junction, aptly called the Common terminal.
. Through a terminal box with three motor terminals one for the run winding and one for the start winding and one for the common line to the run and start windings
The three letters on a compressor terminal block typically represent the electrical connections for the compressor motor: "C" for Common, "R" for Run, and "S" for Start. The Common terminal is the main power input, the Run terminal is connected to the motor windings for continuous operation, and the Start terminal is used for initiating the motor's operation. These connections are crucial for the proper functioning of the compressor in HVAC systems.
read terminals like a book start in the upper left corner common.... start...... and.... run terminal
If the compressor doesn't start remove all the relays and circuitry installed on it and measure the resistance of the windings A video detailing the process can be found in related links.
To hook up a capacitor to a compressor, first ensure the power to the compressor is turned off to avoid electrical shock. Identify the capacitor terminals, usually labeled as "C" for common, "S" for start, and "R" for run. Connect the common terminal to the power supply, the start terminal to the compressor's start winding, and the run terminal to the run winding. Finally, double-check all connections for security and correctness before restoring power to the compressor.
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The run winding of a single phase capacitor start motor has a lower resistance than the start winding.
just disconnect power & get ur Ohmmeter,and test ; Start-Run//Common-Run//Common-Start..... you should get the same readings on all 3 phases if the compressor is good !!