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HVACR317 - Refrigeration. Motor Application Compressor Motors. Hermetic Compressors. Cannot be serviced. Hermetic Compressor Cross Section. Hermetic Compressors. May have current relays for motor starting. Hermetic Compressors. Current relays close on high amps, open on low amps.
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HVACR317 - Refrigeration Motor Application Compressor Motors
Hermetic Compressors • Cannot be serviced
Hermetic Compressors • May have current relays for motor starting.
Hermetic Compressors • Current relays close on high amps, open on low amps.
Motor Current Profile 1 MOTOR STARTS MOTOR SPEED INCREASE MOTOR AT SPEED AMPSAPPLIED
Motor Current Profile 3 Once the motor is started, the amps level off to FLA (Full Load Amps).
Hermetic Compressor Wiring • With Current Relays
Potential Relays • Used to start electric motors
Potential Relay Operation 1 CURRENT FILLS THE START CAPACITOR AT STARTUP
Potential Relay Operation 2 CURRENT FILLS THE START CAPACITOR AT STARTUP
Hard to Start Motors • Use a “hard-start kit.”
Measuring Current • With a clamp on ammeter:
Measuring Current • With a clamp-on ammeter:
Resistance Measurements • Across Motor Windings: