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Rotor Open Or Short Circuit

  1. Adjust ohmmeter to x1 scale. With rotor removed, place ohmmeter probes on a rotor slip ring. Reading should be 2.0-3.5 ohms. Reading exceeding specification indicates damaged slip ring solder connection or broken wire.
  2. Reading lower than specification indicates shorted wire or slip ring. Replace rotor if damaged. Place one ohmmeter probe on slip ring and remaining probe on rotor shaft.
  3. Meter reading should not be obtained. If reading is obtained, rotor is shorted to shaft. Ensure slip ring terminals or solder is not touching rotor shaft. This causes a shorted condition. Replace rotor if shorted.