TP N3

Order of asynchronous motors

squirrel-cage three-phase

Part II: Automatic star-delta starting

In this second part, we will focus on the automatic star-delta starting.
using a timer.

The three-phase motor is put into service by an automatic star-delta connection.

the command will be executed in sequential switching. The star contactor activates
first the mains contactor. A delayed action relay (pneumatic or electronic)
then switch the motor to a delta connection with a delay time

Here is the diagram related to the power circuit cable:

230/400V
L1

L2

L3

PE
Device
of protection

F1

1 3 5 K2 1 3 5 K3 1 3 5

K1 2 4 6 95 97
2 4 6 2 4 6
1 3 5
F3
96 98
2 4 6

W1 V2
M U2
V1
3~ W2
U1

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The control circuit is as follows:

L1

F2

95

F3
96

1
S0
2

3 13
K1
S1
4 14
13

31 K2
K3 14
32

16
K21 31
15 K2
32

A1 A1 A1 A1
K2 K21 K1 K3

A2 A2 A2 A2
N star sector Triangle
1 1 2 18 2 15 1 3 2 1 4 2
3 4 3 4 3 4
1 16 5 6
5 6 5 6

13 14 13 14 13 14
3 4
23 24 23 24 23 24

31 32 31 32 1 31 32
4
41 42 41 42 41 42

Montage 1: Star-delta starting with pneumatic timer

In this assembly, the relay used is a pneumatic relay with a delayed action.
1. When the S1 pushbutton is pressed, the first current path closes and the contactor K2
Starts. The K2 break contact opens to lock the current path 4.
as well as the contactor K3. The contact K2 in the path 3 closes and activates the
sector contactor K1. The motor operates in star connection.
2. After the elapsed time, the delayed-action relay starts and the contact of
K21 rupture in path 1 opens thus bringing the star contactor to a stop.
K2 break contact in route 4 closes, thereby activating the
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 contact K3, the motor operates in triangle connection. The break contact K3
In route 1, the star contactor opens and locks.
3. The BP S0 stops the engine by interrupting the control circuit.

Work requested:

1. Which contactors start when S1 is activated? When does the relay...

is the retardant activated?
2. Should the delay relay be sized for continuous service?
Is it possible to start the motor in delta connection directly? Justify.
your answer.
4. What are the interlock contacts for the star contactor and for the
triangular contactor? What type of locking is this? Are there other types?
possible locks?

Achievement:

1. Place the equipment and make the connections according to the wiring diagram.
2. Change the relay delay and commission for multiple values.
3. Which contacts form the neutral point in a star connection?

Montage 2: Star-delta starting with electronic timer

In this setup, the relay used is a time-delay electronic relay.

Achievement:

Repeat the same steps as for assembly 1

Montage 3: Star-delta starting: two directions of operation

The engine starts connected in a star configuration; after the time set on the relay has elapsed.
tempered, the motor is connected in a triangle. The start must be done for operation at
right and left. The reversal of the direction of rotation should only be possible after
press the off push button. The automatic inversion of the star connection
A triangle must be made as a sequence switching.

When the push button S1 is pressed, the path of the current 1 closes and the contact
The rupture of the push button S1 in the path 7 locks the run contactor.
on the left K4. The star contactor K2 starts and holds itself by its self-contact.
K2 contact in route 3. The K2 break contact in route 9 locks the
K3 triangle contactor. The working contact K2 in path 4 closes. The relay
The timer and the right start contactor K1 start at the same time. The
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 The K1 contactor holds itself through its self-maintenance contact in path 6. The motor
starts star rising, clockwise rotation.
2. The K11 contact in path 1 cuts off the star contactor K2, after the flow of
Adjusted time on the timed relay. The K2 in path 4 opens and disconnects the
timed relay.
3. The break contact K2 in route 9 returns to its resting position and makes
start the K3 triangle contactor. The right running contactor K1 remains on.
service. The engine is running, mounted in a triangle, rotation direction to the right.
4. When the push button SO is pressed, the control circuit is interrupted and
The contactors respectively in service fall out. The motor is taken out of service.
5. When the push button S2 is pressed, the path 1 closes and the break contact
The S2 push button in path 5 locks the right K1 motor contactor.
The star contactor K2 starts and holds. The break contact K2 in path 9
lock the contactor of triangle 3. The contact K2 in path 4 closes and does
start the timed relay K11 as well as the left running contactor K4. The
The K4 switch is held by its K4 contact in path 8.

Work required:

During which phase is the time relay put into service?

1. Indicate the contacts that lock the star-delta contactor?
2. What locks the left and right power switch?
3. Why does he have the start contacts locked on the right and left?
reciprocally?
4. What is a sequence switching?

Implementation:

1. Put the engine into operation for right-side running. Then make the engine run at
left
2. Modify the delay time on the timed relay and start the motor, direction of
rotation to the right and to the left.

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 L1

F2

F3
95

96

1
S0 2

3
23 23
S2 23 K1 K4
3 4 24 24
S1 K2 24
4

31
13
K1 K2 13
32 1 1
14 K1 14
S2 2 S1 2 13
31 K4 14
K4
32
41 41 41 31
31
K3 42
K3 K4 K2 32
32 42 K1 42

16

K11
15

A1 A1 A1 A1
A1
K2 K11 K3
A2
K1 K4 A2
A2 A2 A2
star walks to right march to left Triangle
N 1 2 3 18 4 15 1 5 2 6 1 7 2 8 1 9 2 10
1 2
3 4 3 4 3 4
3 4 1 16 5 6 5 6
5 6 5 6

13 14
13 14 6 13 14 8 13 14
3
9 23 24 10 23 24 23 24
4 23 24
1 32 1 31 32 1 31 32
9 31 32 1 31
41 42 7 41 42 5 41 42 4 41 42

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