Easy Start Guide
3. Motor Connections - Star and Delta
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The order of the three phases determines the
direction the motor turns.
3.2 Motor connected in DELTA:
The link configuration is shown in the
illustration opposite and is sometimes referred
to as “three-a-breast”.
Note that the manufacturer recommends that
the cable screen is earthed at both ends and
the motor and Inverter are earthed separately.
3.1 Motor connected in STAR (or Wye):
The order of the three phases determines the
direction the motor turns.
Only two links are required for Star. Double-up
the links if changing from Delta to allow the
motor to be changed back in future.
For safety purposes, Star (shown opposite) is
the default configuration for small motors
(usually to 3kW) and is sometimes known as
“two at one side”.
Note that the manufacturer recommends that
the cable screen is earthed at both ends and
the motor and Inverter are earthed separately.
The two ways of connecting the links
are
shown below. These are known as “Star” (the
higher voltage) or “Delta” (the lower voltage).
Dual voltage induction motors typically include
terminal boxes with six points. The points can
be connected together with links in one of two
ways to suit one of the two rated voltages.
Delta is represented by a triangle and star by a
Y (Wye).
Dual voltage motor nameplates include
symbols to represent voltage and full load
current in each configuration.
The selection of Star or Delta is not optional
and must match the supply voltage.
Parker AC10 Series Inverter (to 22kW)
Phase
Phase
Phase
Earth
Screen
Phase
Phase
Phase
Link
DELTA
STAR
Link
Earth
Screen
