Oct 28, 2012 #1 nidanaya Mechanical Joined Oct 28, 2012 Messages 8 how can somebody say whether it is a delta or star wound motor from outside?
Oct 28, 2012 #2 Skogsgurra Electrical Joined Mar 31, 2003 Messages 11,815 Location SE It is not possible to tell electrically. The Star/Delta transformation says that no measurement can tell the difference. But, if you open the pecker-box, you can usually see the connections to the windings and decide from there. Gunnar Englund http://www.gke.org-------------------------------------- Half full - Half empty? I don't mind. It's what in it that counts. Upvote 0 Downvote
It is not possible to tell electrically. The Star/Delta transformation says that no measurement can tell the difference. But, if you open the pecker-box, you can usually see the connections to the windings and decide from there. Gunnar Englund http://www.gke.org-------------------------------------- Half full - Half empty? I don't mind. It's what in it that counts.
Dec 6, 2012 #3 bearsy87 Electrical Joined Dec 6, 2012 Messages 2 Location CA grab your multimeter and hunt for 3 pairs of 2 and 1 group of 3wires having continuity on wye with delta there will be 3 groups of 3 leads having continuity, this only works on 9 lead motors but check a connection diagram for your specific motor Upvote 0 Downvote
grab your multimeter and hunt for 3 pairs of 2 and 1 group of 3wires having continuity on wye with delta there will be 3 groups of 3 leads having continuity, this only works on 9 lead motors but check a connection diagram for your specific motor