Rotor Open Or Short
- Adjust ohmmeter to lowest scale. Place each ohmmeter lead on rotor slip rings. See Fig 1. Note ohmmeter reading. Reading should be 2.0-3.9 ohms.
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- Reading exceeding specification indicates a damaged slip ring, welded connection or a broken wire. Low reading indicates a shorted wire or slip ring.
- Place one ohmmeter lead to a slip ring and remaining lead on rotor shaft. No continuity should be indicated. Rotor coil is grounded to shaft if reading is obtained. Repair or replace rotor if defective.