ELECTRICAL MOTOR CONTROLS

Motor controls can ideally be identified as a group of devices that govern the
performance of an electric motor in a predefined manner. Motor controls are also
known as motor controllers. They have several essential functions which include:
automatically or manually starting as well as stopping the operation of an electric
motor, setting forward or reversing the course of rotation, selecting and
regulating the speed of rotation, controlling or the torque, as well as protecting
the motor against several degrees of electrical overloads and faults

THREE TYPES OF MOTOR CONTROL

1. Direct On Line Starter

2. Star Delta Starter
3. Auto Transformer Starter

MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEM

Motor controllers are devices that regulate the operation of an electric motor. In
artificial lift applications, motor controllers generally refer to those devices used
in conjunction with switchboards or variable frequency drives to control the
operation of the prime mover.
MOTORS CONTROL APPLICATIONS

Electric motors, regardless of their type, have a controller of some type. These
motor controllers might differ in terms of their features and complexity, which is
mainly determined by the function of a specific motor. The simplest example of a
motor control mechanism is a regular switch that connects a motor to its power
source. This switch can be a manual controller, or a relay connected to an
automatic sensor for starting and stopping a motor.
Depending on the applications of a motor, controllers may offer different
features. They help the motor start in low-voltage conditions, allow multiple-
speed or reverse control operations, protect from over current and overload
faults, and perform a wide range of other functions. Some complex motor control
devices also help in effectively controlling the speed as well as torque of the
motor(s) and might also be a part of a closed loop control system responsible for
the exact positioning of the motor driven machine.

DIFFERENCE TYPES OF MOTOR CONTOLLER

Motor control devices are designed to be controlled in a manual, automatic, or remote manner. They
can be used for starting or stopping a motor attached to a machine as well as serve several other
purposes. These controls are categorized according to the type of motor they are designed to operate.
Motor Starter Intelligent Controllers Intelligent Controllers
Reduced Voltage Starters Servo Controllers Servo Controllers Adjustable-Speed Drives