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3 point starter

The three-point starter is used for starting shunt and compound motors, featuring three terminals connected to the positive line, shunt field, and armature. It includes a starting resistance with multiple sections and a no-volt release coil that ensures the handle returns to the OFF position during power interruptions or overloads. A key drawback is that the no-volt release coil may fail to maintain the starter arm in the ON position during speed control, a limitation addressed by the four-point starter.

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3 point starter

The three-point starter is used for starting shunt and compound motors, featuring three terminals connected to the positive line, shunt field, and armature. It includes a starting resistance with multiple sections and a no-volt release coil that ensures the handle returns to the OFF position during power interruptions or overloads. A key drawback is that the no-volt release coil may fail to maintain the starter arm in the ON position during speed control, a limitation addressed by the four-point starter.

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3 POINT STARTER

construction
 This type of starter is widely used for starting shunt and compound motors.

 it has three terminals L, Z and A. The three terminals L, Z and A of the starter are
connected respectively to the positive line terminal, shunt field terminal and armature
terminal. The other terminals of the armature and shunt field windings are connected to
the negative terminal of the supply.

 The starter consists of starting resistance divided into several sections and connected in
series with the armature. The tapping points of the starting resistance are brought out to
a number of studs.

 The no-volt release coil is connected in the shunt field circuit. One end of the handle is
connected to the terminal L through the over-load release coil. The other end of the
handle moves against a spiral spring and makes contact with each stud during starting
3 POINT STARTER
operation, cutting out more and more starting resistance as it passes over each stud in
clockwise direction.

Operation
(i) To start with, the d.c. supply is switched on with handle in the OFF position.

(ii) The handle is now moved clockwise to the first stud. As soon as it comes in contact
with the first stud, the shunt field winding is directly connected across the supply,
while the whole starting resistance is inserted in series with the armature circuit.
(iii) As the handle is gradually moved over to the final stud, the starting resistance is cut
out of the armature circuit in steps. The handle is now held magnetically by the no-
volt release coil which is energized by shunt field current.

(iv) If the supply voltage is suddenly interrupted or if the field excitation is accidentally
cut, the no-volt release coil is demagnetized and the handle goes back to the OFF
position under the pull of the spring. If no-volt release coil were not used, then in
case of failure of supply, the handle would remain on the final stud. If then supply
is restored, the motor will be directly connected across the supply, resulting in an
excessive armature current.

(v) If the motor is over-loaded (or a fault occurs), it will draw excessive current from
the supply. This current will increase the ampere-turns of the over-load release coil
and pull the armature C, thus short-circuiting the no volt release coil. The no-volt
coil is demagnetized and the handle is pulled to the OFF position by the spring.
Thus, the motor is automatically disconnected from the supply
Drawback
In a three-point starter, the no-volt release coil is connected in series with the shunt field circuit
so that it carries the shunt field current. While exercising speed control through field regulator,
the field current may be weakened to such an extent that the no-volt release coil may not be
able to keep the starter arm in the ON position. This may disconnect the motor from the supply
when it is not desired. This drawback is overcome in the four point starter

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