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how to determine if DC mtr is PM

how to determine if DC mtr is PM

how to determine if DC mtr is PM

(OP)
Im told I can test using my dvm, but how?

Tks, >p

RE: how to determine if DC mtr is PM

If you turn the rotor and measure a "substantial" voltage, then it is PM.

Substantial means that the voltage shall be close to nominal when running rated speed. And, say, 10 percent of nominal when running one tenth rated speed.

A motor with separate (or serial) excitation shows a lot less voltage.

It is, of course, also a good idea to look at the connections. If there are connections for an external field, it sure has one.

Gunnar Englund
www.gke.org
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RE: how to determine if DC mtr is PM

(OP)
thanks  :)

RE: how to determine if DC mtr is PM

Another way is to turn the motor by hand, and then short it.  If it is much harder to turn, it is a PM.  Works for both brushed and brushless.

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