(3-, Squirrel Cage Induction Motors)

STARTING METHODS
Direct On Line Starters

Auto Transformer Starters

Y- Starter

Soft Starters

a) FCMA method

b) Thyristor controlled method

Direct On Line Starters

Kilburn Oil immersed type Contactor type

Kilburn Oil immersed type (DOL)

This type starters are available for lower HP motors

Robust construction, and more weight

Overload protection through thermal relays are available

Less reliable Switching through pure copper knobs Frequent maintenance required

Knobs operate under oil media

Operation through push button

used for the motors ranges up to 5 HP

Overload protection through thermal relays
Contactor type DOL STARTERS

More reliable than oil type starters Less weight, easy maintenance, more accurate Different makes are L&T, Telemechanique, ABB, Seimens, CG, BCH etc.,

These type of starters ranges for 50,60, 75, 100, 150 HP etc., Overload protection through dash pots

Auto Transformer Starters

Auto transformer & knobs are completely oil immersed

Knobs need to be change for 3-6 months

Very robust construction, more weight

Completely Manual operating

Frequent maintenance required

Less reliable

Remote operation not possible

100 % mechanical parts, ageing affect presents

Auto Transformer Starters

Starter should be close to the motor

Plunger type no volt coil

Does not trip properly under overload condition, also in the events of blown fuses, power failure

Precaution s are to be followed before operating the starter

Y- Starter

Kilburn dry type Y- Starter up to 20 HP Kilburn oil immersed Y- Starter Contactor type Y- Starter

Kilburn dry type Y- Starter

up to 20 HP range available

Very robust construction

Overload operation through dash pots

Less reliable

Precautions to be followed before switching

100 % mechanical parts

Switching through pure copper knobs

Does not trip properly

Less accurate

Frequent maintenance required

Operator should be with metallic parts

Kilburn oil immersed Y- Starter

Up to 85 HP range available Very robust construction, lesser weight than auto transformer starters Oil & dirt presents Overload operation through dash pots Less reliable Precautions to be followed before switching 100 % mechanical parts Switching through pure copper knobs Does not trip properly Less accurate Frequent maintenance required Operator should be with metallic parts Starter should be nearer to the motor Remote operation not possible Automatic 1- sensing not possible

Contactor type Y- Starter

From 5 HP this type may be used Up to 20 HP semi automatic possible For all rating Fully automatic type Clean & neat Different ranges & makes available More reliable Automatic 1- sensing possible Starter should not be compelled to place near the motor Remote operation possible Different ranges should mounted in single panel Overload protection through thermal tripping Switching through silver coated contacts