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STARTER SCHEMES
• RDOL
• STAR-DELTA
viz. power contacts & the auxiliary contacts. The power contacts act in the power
circuit, whereas the auxiliary contacts act in the control circuit.
• NO/NC contacts: The auxiliary contacts are further classified into two parts, namely
NO (Normally Open) & NC (Normally Closed). This implies that these contacts are
opened or closed respectively when the coil is de-energised or is in the OFF condition.
• Stay-put Push Button: This type is a special version of push buttons. As its name
suggests these buttons once pressed stay or remain in the same position. Turning the
button in the clockwise direction can open these buttons. Another version of this button
can be turned to open only by using its own specific key to prevent any unauthorized
use of it.
Control circuit for DOL: The coil of contactor gets supply through the interlocks in the
control circuit. The proper operation of DOL starter mainly depends upon the pick-up and
drop-off of the contactor. The indications for the starter are given according to the power
contactor status (ON/OFF) and the fault indication through the relay.
• A special timer is used along with three power contactors. One contactor connects one
end of motor windings to the busbar (known as main contactor). Other two contactors
decide the star/delta connection of the motor.
• The timer is used to control the time duration for which the motor runs in star mode
and then automatic changeover to delta. The timer coil gets supply as soon as the start
command is given. There are two types of contacts, which are operated on giving
supply to the timer coil. One is immediate changeover contact and another is delayed
changeover contact. The immediate changeover contact is connected in series with
the star contactor coil, while the delayed changeover contact is connected in series
with the delta contactor coil.
• Since instantaneous contact of the timer is connected in series with the star contactor
coil, the contactor picks up as soon as start command is given. After this, the main
contactor also picks up immediately. The star contactor is closed before main
contactor to avoid arcing at the contacts while shorting the other end of motor
windings.
• After set time delay in the timer according to load characteristics, the instantaneous
contact of the timer drops down. Therefore star contactor also drops down. The
delayed contact closes after the instantaneous contact has opened. The delta
contactor therefore closes after the star contactor drops down. This is again ensured
by putting NC contact of the star contactor in series with the delta contactor coil.
3.ISOLATED: In this position, both power and control SICs get disengaged.
5.HINGED OUT: In this position, one can get access to components on rear and incoming
contacts without removing the module.