User Manual

5.2. Operations motor rotation tester
Non-contact rotary field indication:
For non-contact rotary field indication:
1. Disconnect all test leads from the Motor and Phase Rotation
indicator.
2. Position the Indicator on the motor so that it is parallel to the
length of the motor shaft. The Indicator should be one inch or
close to the motor.
3. Press the ON/OFF button. The green ON indicator shows that
the instrument is ready for testing.
Either the Clockwise or Counter Clockwise Rotary indicator
illuminates showing the type of rotary field direction present.
Determine the Motor Connection:
1. Connect one end of the test leads to the Motor and Phase
Rotation indicator. Make sure the L1, L2, and L3 test leads are
connected to the corresponding jack.
2. Connect the alligator clamps to the other end of the test leads.
3. Connect the alligator clamps to the motor connections, L1 to
U, L2 to V, L3 to W.
4. Press the ON/OFF button. The green ON indicator shows that
the instrument is ready for testing.
5. Turn the motor shaft half a revolution towards the right.
Note
The bottom of the Motor and Phase Rotation indicator should be
oriented towards the drive shaft. See the Orientation Symbol on the
Motor and Phase Rotation indicator. Either the Clockwise or
Counter Clockwise Rotary indicator illuminates showing the type of
rotary field direction present.
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