Step by Step Procedure in finding the given fault

Faults Possible Rectification (State at least 3 each)

based on the given Control Circuit Diagram:

1.
1. 1.

2. -Rewire the connections in SW6

2. Short Circuit in SW6 NO, where there is a
2.Turn the circuit on to check the fault again. Turn - Fix the wirings in SW6 to make it normally open
continuity in 23,24 or it is normally close which it
it off and do a continuity test on SW6 (23,24) -Completely change the SW6 button to have a NO
should not have a continuity on it or should be
using multimeter set to continuity or resistance. push button.
normally open.

3. Turn the circuit on to check the fault again.
Turn it off and do a continuity test on MA6 each
3.There is no continuity on MA6 (54)
53NO and 54NO using multimeter set to
continuity or resistance.
3. -Connect the MA6 (54) to have continuity on it.
-Connect the Holding contactor to SW6 start push
button
-Fix the wirings in MA6 (54)
 Step by Step Procedure in finding the given fault
Faults Possible Rectification (State at least 3 each)
based on the given Control Circuit Diagram:

1. Caused by situations like overheating,

1. Low Resistance corrosion, or physical damage that cause the
windings' insulation to degrade. Inadequate
1. Regular checks should be made for wear on
the insulation to identify when it needs to be
isolation between the conductors or motor replaced before low resistance can lead to
windings results in leakages and short circuits, failure.
which ultimately lead to motor failure.

2. Caused by an excessive current flow that

exceeds the design current that the motor can
safely and effectively carry. This current flow
2. By installing efficient over-current protection
occurs within the motor windings. A low supply
that will detect overcurrent and interrupt supply,
2. Electrical Overload voltage may be to blame, which forces the motor
electrical overload can be avoided.
to draw greater current in an effort to maintain
torque. Shorted conductors or an excessive
voltage supply may also be at blame.

3. The motor must be maintained as cold as

3. Caused by a hot operating environment or
possible at all times, and keeping the surrounding
3. Over-Heating inadequate power quality.
area cool will assist avoid problems.

ACT 8