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Automatic Star-Delta Starter Using Timer - Power, Control & Wiring Diagrams

The document discusses the Star-Delta starter for 3-phase induction motors, detailing its wiring, power, and control diagrams, including the use of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). It outlines the advantages, such as reduced starting current and cost-effectiveness, as well as disadvantages like reduced starting torque and reliability issues during switching. Additionally, it provides legends for electrical components and related posts for further reading on motor control circuits.

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Automatic Star-Delta Starter Using Timer - Power, Control & Wiring Diagrams

The document discusses the Star-Delta starter for 3-phase induction motors, detailing its wiring, power, and control diagrams, including the use of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). It outlines the advantages, such as reduced starting current and cost-effectiveness, as well as disadvantages like reduced starting torque and reliability issues during switching. Additionally, it provides legends for electrical components and related posts for further reading on motor control circuits.

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Why Do We Need to Install a Starter with a Motor?
Difference between Star and Delta Connections – Comparison Of Y/Δ

Wiring, Power & Control Diagrams of Star Delta Starter


Power Diagram
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Power Circuit Diagram of Star Delta Starter

Schematic Wiring Diagram


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Control Diagram
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Control Diagram of Star Delta Starter using Timer

Control Circuit Diagram of Star Delta Starter with Timer 

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Automatic Star-Delta (Y-Δ) Starter with Timer for 3-Phase Induction Motor

Wiring Diagram of Y-Δ Starter using PLC


Ladder Diagram of Y-Δ Starter using PLC
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We have published an article that specifically covers the programming of a Star/Delta starter
using a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The article includes detailed explanations and
illustrations of the ladder, power, and control circuit diagrams for the setup.

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Starting & Stopping of 3-Phase Motor from More than One Place – Power & Control Diagrams
How to Start & Stop a 3-Phase Motor Using Direct-On-Line (DOL) Starter?
Controlling of 3-Phase Motor from More than Two Places – Power & Control Diagrams

Legends and its Abbreviations:

L1 , L2, L3 = Brown, Black, Blue ( 3 Phase Lines)


CB / MCB / MCCB = General Circuit Breaker
Main = Main Supply
Y = Star
Δ = Delta
T = Timer
K1, K2, K3 = Contactors
O/L = Thermal Overload Relay
NO = Normally Open

NC = Normally Closed
K1/NO = Contactor
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Holding  Open)    
Advantages & Disadvantages
Advantages:
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Simple design and operation.


Comparatively cheaper than other voltage controlling methods.
The torque and current performance of the Y-Δ starter is good.
It draws two times the starting current of the FLA (Full Load Ampere) of the connected
motor.
It reduces the starting current to approximately one-third compared to a DOL (Direct ON
Line Starter).

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Disadvantages

Starting Torque is also reduced to one-third because the starter reduces the starting current
to one-third of the rated current [as Line voltage is also reduced to 57% (1/√3)].
It requires six leads or terminals for a Delta-connected motor.
For Delta connection, the supply voltage must be the same as the rated motor voltage.
At switching time (from Star to Delta), if the motor does not reach at least 90% of its rated
speed, then the current peak may be equally high as in a Direct ON Line starter( D.O.L), thus
causing harmful effects on the contactor’s contacts, making it unreliable.
We should not use a star-delta starter if the required (application or load) torque is more
than 50% of the three-phase induction motor’s rated torque.

Related Posts:

Multispeed (2 Speeds, 2 Directions) 3-Phase Motor Power & Control Diagrams


Multispeed (2 Speeds, 1 Direction) 3-Phase Motor Power & Control Diagrams
Multispeed (3 Speeds, 1 Direction) 3-Phase Motor – Power & Control Diagrams

Characteristics & Features of Star-Delta Starter 

The starting
current is 33%
 of the fullload currentfor a star-delta
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