Do I need to have an O-scope to test a three phase motor or can a multi-meter be used ?
Thread Starter BlueDevry Joined Dec 26, 2007 22 Dec 30, 2007 #1 Do I need to have an O-scope to test a three phase motor or can a multi-meter be used ?
thingmaker3 Joined May 16, 2005 5,083 Dec 30, 2007 #2 If you are using regular old sine-wave AC instead of something peculiar, then a multimeter will do nicely.
If you are using regular old sine-wave AC instead of something peculiar, then a multimeter will do nicely.
recca02 Joined Apr 2, 2007 1,212 Dec 31, 2007 #3 In my practicals i have conducted blocked rotor and no load test (some several others..though just because it was mentioned in the course) i only remember using voltmeters and ammeters, P.F. meters and wattmeters.
In my practicals i have conducted blocked rotor and no load test (some several others..though just because it was mentioned in the course) i only remember using voltmeters and ammeters, P.F. meters and wattmeters.
Thread Starter BlueDevry Joined Dec 26, 2007 22 Dec 31, 2007 #4 Thanks for the info. I guess in the case of a three phase induction motor would I only be concered with Volt and amperage readings at the stator and rotor ?
Thanks for the info. I guess in the case of a three phase induction motor would I only be concered with Volt and amperage readings at the stator and rotor ?