A typical 2 speed three phase motor will have 6 leads on the motor windings which will require 3 contactors to incorperate both the "high" and the "low" speeps.
Inorder for the motor to run on "low" speed you need to have a contactor (c1) that pulls in for the L1, L2,L3 leads... that should achieve the "low" speed of the motor..
To achieve the "high" speed you will need a contactor (c2) to shun or short L1,L2,L3 together... and another contactor (c3) to pull in the L4,L5,L6 leads...
to recap ... Low speed will requrie c1= L1,L2,L3 powered by phase 1, phase 2, phase 3 of the primary source voltage.
High speed requires c2 to short or shun L1,L2,L3 together while c3= L4,L5,L6 to be powered by Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 fo the primary source voltages.
Be sure to check for proper rotation of the motor and by reversing any 2 leads of the primary source voltage you will change the rotation for the motor.
This can also be done using two contactors by having L1,L2,L3 connected to the first contactor and also the additional contacts mounted on top of the second contactor.
L4,L5,L6 are connected to the second contactor. The important thing to remember is to use an interlock which fits into both contactors when they are clipped together. This stops both contactors operating at the same time!!! ( the additional contacts mount on top of a contactor and are mechanically connected to it so that they act together)
You don't.
When an induction motor is pushed over synchronous speed it will become a generator and will deliver power back to the utility.
The primary disadvantage of the three phase induction motor is that speed control is a challenge. But new technology in the form of VFDs (variable speed drives) is now rectifying this situation very effectively. Another disadvantage is that single phase power is common while three phase power is less commonly available.
yes . A change of motor would be required. The motor windings would have to be totally different. three hot leads instead of two. And three phase would have to come from your provider.
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You don't.
If the frequency supplied to a three-phase motor is increased, the motor speed will also increase following the relationship known as the synchronous speed. This increase in frequency will lead to a corresponding increase in motor speed, assuming that the load on the motor remains constant.
When an induction motor is pushed over synchronous speed it will become a generator and will deliver power back to the utility.
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There are many types of winding on a two speed three phase motor. The number of wires from the motor should have been stated. This is a guess that the motor is a six lead. The diagram is for a six lead out two speed, one winding, single voltage constant horsepower motor.See sources and related link below
The primary disadvantage of the three phase induction motor is that speed control is a challenge. But new technology in the form of VFDs (variable speed drives) is now rectifying this situation very effectively. Another disadvantage is that single phase power is common while three phase power is less commonly available.
You will need to install a phase converter or change the motor to single phase. You can find a licensed electrician at www.contraxtor.com
yes . A change of motor would be required. The motor windings would have to be totally different. three hot leads instead of two. And three phase would have to come from your provider.
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To use a single/one phase motor instead of a three phase motor is possible if you have a three phase power supply as you will only need to tap one of the three phases together with neutral and an earthwire, however to use a three phase motor instead of a single phase will require the provision of three phase power supply.
It must be a three phase supply service to run a three phase motor.
You don't. A three phase motor will not start unless it is connected to a three phase supply.