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Motor Control Circuits
Motor Control Circuits Direct Start Jog Control Runs when button pressed, stops when released Self-locking Control Continues running after start button pressed…
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Motor Control Circuits
Direct Start
Jog Control
Runs when button pressed, stops when released
Self-locking Control
Continues running after start button pressed
Forward/Reverse Control
Principle
Swap any two phase power lines
Interlocking
Star-Delta Start
Application
Large power motors (>7.5kW)
Principle
Switching Time
Based on motor power, typically 5-15 seconds
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