Asked by kayci bloxham on Jul 11, 2024

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Describe two of the four drawbacks in using manual motor starters rather than magnetic motor starters.

Manual Motor Starters

Devices used to manually start and stop motors, providing protection against overloads by breaking the circuit.

Magnetic Motor Starters

Electromagnetic devices used to start and stop motors, providing protection against overloads by incorporating both a contactor and overload relay.

  • Differentiate between manual and magnetic motor starters, focusing on their mechanisms of operation and areas of use.
  • Explain the setup and functioning of manual motor starters, along with their constraints.
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Louie JerryJul 13, 2024
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First, manual motor starters are not capable of remote control operation because the contacts are mechanically linked to the start and stop buttons, so the operator must control the motor from the starter location.Second, auxiliary control contacts are not provided to control auxiliary equipment, because manual motor starters cannot use them.Third, manual motor starters are limited to small, normally fractional horsepower motors, and it would be rare to find them controlling motors greater than 10 horsepower.Fourth, the switch contacts are a mechanical linkage function, and they will remain closed in the case of a power failure.