Description : Magnetic controller contacts may become welded together during operation because of _____________. A. excessive magnetic gap B. low contact pressure C. an open coil D. excessive ambient temperature
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Magnetic controller contacts may become welded together during operating conditions as a result of _____________. A. high spring pressure B. high ambient temperature C. an open coil D. low voltage on operating coil
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : When troubleshooting a magnetic controller, it is found that the contacts are welded together. The most probable cause is _____________. A. excessive operation at low load B. high ambient temperature C. low voltage on the operating coil D. high voltage on the operating coil
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Motor starter or controller contacts may become welded together if the contacts _____________. A. open too quickly and arc B. close under excessive pressure C. open or close too quickly D. close under excessive starting current
Description : If a magnetic controller relay fails to drop out when the coil voltage is removed from the relay, the probable cause may be _____________. A. excessive spring tension B. overvoltage C. excessive current D. welded contacts
Description : If the contacts of a motor starter or controller fail to drop out when the 'stop' button is depressed the ____________. A. contacts are carrying excessive current B. contacts have become welded together C. shading coil is broken D. shading coil is loose
Description : Motor controller or starter contacts may become pitted and welded together if the contacts _____________. A. open under loaded conditions B. close slowly with light pressure C. open too quickly and arc D. close quickly with proportionate pressure
Description : If a magnetic controller contactor fails to pick up when the coil voltage is applied to the contactor coil, the cause may be _____________. A. overload B. misalignment of the affected contactor contacts C. low spring pressure D. an open contactor coil
Description : A loud buzzing noise at the contacts of a magnetic controller could indicate _____________. A. weak contact spring pressure B. misalignment of the magnet faces C. excessive line current D. mechanical binding
Description : The pitting of controller contacts can be caused by _____________. A. excessive spring pressure B. insufficient contact pressure C. continuous motor overload D. all of the above
Description : During its operation, loud buzzing and resultant welding of contacts of a magnetic relay may be caused by __________. A. overheating of the contactor coil B. low voltage on the operating coil C. low insulation resistance to ground D. lubrication of the contact bearing points
Description : The main difference between a motor control circuit containing low voltage protection and low voltage release is that the latter contains _____________. A. a magnetic operating coil B. normally open line contacts C. thermal-overload protection D. a momentary-contact start button
Description : A loud buzzing noise coming from the contacts in a magnetic controller can be caused by ____________. A. excessive current B. excessive magnet gap C. bouncing of contacts D. dirt on magnet faces
Description : A shading coil used in an AC magnetic controller, functions to _____________. A. reduce vibration and noise in the contactor B. prevent flux buildup in the operating coil C. eliminate arcing when the contacts close D. energize the operating coil and 'pull in' the contacts
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : If a magnetic controller contact fails to pick up when the operating coil is energized, one possible cause may be _______________. A. low spring pressure B. low voltage to the coil C. the residual magnetism of the contact faces D. dirty contact faces
Description : In the illustrated motor controller, the motor fails to start. A voltmeter reading between 1 and 6 reads line voltage, while the voltmeter reading between 2 and 6 reads 0 VAC. The problem is __________. EL- ... in the 'M' coil, 'Ma' contact/start switch or overload contacts D. fuse '10a' is blown
Description : Burning of controller contacts, when opening, is prevented by _____________. A. coating the contact surfaces lightly with petroleum jelly B. magnetic blowout coils C. an overvoltage release D. an overcurrent release
Description : Excessive heat in an operating motor controller can result from _____________. A. a closed starter contact B. loose connections C. missing arc chutes D. low motor starting torque
Description : When troubleshooting a motor controller, all indications are that a relay coil should be energized. If there were no magnetic pull, with rated voltage measured across the coil, the most probable cause ... open C. auxiliary contact in series with the coil is defective D. relay armature is stuck
Description : When an operating motor is connected to the controller shown in the illustration, the a path of current flow through the circuit is ____________. EL-0010 A. 'L1', stop button, start button, coil 'CR', 'L2' B. 'L1' ... L2' D. 'L1', stop button, start button, 'CR' contact, 'M' contact, 'CR' coil, 'L2'
Description : If a DC motor runs hot, the cause may be _____________. A. high mica condition B. low ambient temperature C. clogged ventilation ducts D. an open in the shunt field
Description : In addition to short circuits and sustained overloads, fuses are likely to blow due to _____________. A. loose fuse clips B. low ambient temperatures C. low contact resistance D. all of the above
Description : Electric strip heaters are used in motor controllers to _____________. A. prevent freezing of movable contacts B. keep the components at their design ambient temperature C. prevent condensation of moisture D. minimize resistance in internal circuits
Description : A loud buzzing noise in an AC controller is probably caused by _____________. A. poor contact with the overload relay B. an incorrectly sized heater C. a broken shading coil D. abnormal starting current
Description : During start-up of the circuit shown in the illustration, it is noted that the ends of component 'C' alternately glow and become dark without the tube illuminating. The most probable cause ... start the lamp D. component 'B' contacts are opening and closing thus prohibiting sufficient current flow
Description : The air gap in an induction motor should be checked periodically with a feeler gage to detect ____________. A. rotor contact with the laminations B. changes in armature magnetic strength C. excessive bearing wear D. electrical damage to the rotor
Description : The illustration shows a fluorescent light fixture. The ends of the lamp alternately glow and become dark, but the tube will not light. The most probable cause is that ____________. EL-0081 ... start the lamp D. component 'B' contacts are opening and closing thus prohibiting sufficient current flow
Description : When the motor shown in the illustration is running and the stop button is pushed, which of the following statements will hold true? EL-0010 A. Coil 'M' will now be energized. B. Coil 'CR' will now be energized. C. Contact 'M' will close as contact 'CR' opens. D. Contacts 'M' and 'CR' will open.
Description : As shown in the illustration, which of the operations listed will happen when the 'jog button' is pushed? EL-0010 A. Coil 'CR' closes the normally open 'CR' contacts. B. Coil 'M' opens contact 'M'. C. Coil 'M' closes contact 'M'. D. Contact 'M' remains open despite the jog button being pushed.
Description : The purpose of a magnetic relay is to _____________. A. open a circuit only in the event of overload B. remotely open and close contacts C. provide overcurrent protection during starting D. relay voltages at increased power
Description : Which of the following statments is true of the illustrated motor controller? EL-0023 A. The low speed is used for starting the motor and when the controller automaticly shifts to High speed. B. The HOL relay ... D. If the overload relay opens for high speed the motor can still be run in low speed.
Description : The arc resulting from the tripping of a circuit breaker is prevented from damaging the contacts by _____________. A. designing the contacts to open slowly B. directing the arc into an ... an inverse timed thermal trip for short circuit currents D. instantaneous magnetic trip for overload currents
Description : Complete controller maintenance includes _____________. A. periodic testing of protective devices B. checking for loose or worn contacts and weak springs C. maintaining a sufficient supply of spare parts D. all of the above
Description : One function of the movable cams in a drum-type motor controller is to _____________. A. regulate the speed of the motor B. maintain resistance contacts in clean condition C. insulate the operating handle D. limit the amount of load put on the motor
Description : To stop the electric motor shown in the illustration, the stop button is depressed, causing ____________. EL-0012 A. coil 'MS' to become de-energized B. contacts 'CR1' and 'MR4' to open C. contacts 'MR1', 'MR2', and 'MR3' to open D. contacts 'MS1', 'MS2', and 'MS3' to open
Description : In an alternating current electrical system, a low system power factor is a direct sign of _____________. A. wasted energy B. efficient operation C. a short in the exciter field windings D. an excessive number of minor system grounds
Description : The rated temperature rise of an electric motor is the _____________. A. average temperature at any given latitude B. normal temperature rise above the standard ambient temperature at rated load ... D. permissible difference in the ambient temperature of the motor due to existing weather conditions
Description : In the illustration, the purpose of part B is to _________. EL-0033 A. increase resistance in series with the contacts as they close to prevent arcing B. create a magnetic field in the steel ... event of an overload D. provide ventilation to the contact when the breaker is close to rated capacity
Description : After turning on the fluorescent lamp shown in the illustration, you note that the ends of the tube alternately glow and becomce dark without illuminating the center. The most obable cause for ... the lamp D. component 'B' contacts are opening and closing thus prohibiting sufficient current flow
Description : Which of the following statements concerning the maintenance of solid-silver contacts in relays and auxiliary control circuits is correct? A. When necessary, they should always be dressed with a ... they should be held together with moderate pressure while emery paper is drawn between the contacts.
Description : As shown in the illustration, which listed action will occur first when push button 'Q' is depressed? EL-0017 A. Contacts 'H-1', 'H-2' and 'H-3' close. B. Contact 'H-4' closes. C. Operating coil 'C' energizes. D. Switch 'R' opens.
Description : If the motor shown in the illustration will not start when 'Q' is depressed, which of the listed components should be checked FIRST? EL-0017 A. Fuses 'F-1' and 'F-2'. B. Operating coil 'C'. C. Contacts 'H-1', 'H-2', and 'H-3'. D. Contact 'H-4'.
Description : If an AC generator experiences voltage failure, the cause may be _____________. A. an open in the field circuit B. the brushes shifting out of the neutral plane C. excessive locked-rotor current D. a rotating slip ring
Description : In order that current should flow without causing excessive heating or voltage drop, the relay contacts should (a) have low contact resistance (b) be clean and smooth (c) be of sufficient size and proper shape (d) have all above properties
Last Answer : (d) have all above properties
Description : An open shunt field in a direct current machine may be located by connecting the field circuit to an external power source, equal to the rated field voltage or less, and tested with a voltmeter from ... C. any suitable ground to any available line lead D. any field pole to each field coil lead
Description : Uneven wear of the commutator surface on a direct current propulsion motor can be caused by _____________. A. rapid change in load B. excessive operation at light load C. incorrect brush staggering D. unequal pole spacing
Description : The 'reset' contacts of the master switch shown in the illustration provides the winch controller with ___________. EL-0102 A. low voltage release B. overload protection C. low voltage protection D. high power factor correction
Description : Unless it can be shown that a 45°C ambient temperature will not be exceeded, motors within a machinery space must be designed for an ambient temperature of _____________. A. 45°C B. 50°C C. 55°C D. 60°C
Description : In preparing to take insulation resistance readings on a main generator, the windings should be grounded for about 15 minutes prior to the test to _____________. A. allow accurate zeroing of the meter ... the windings D. help the windings to cool to the same temperature as the ground test connection
Description : One item listed on the name plate of a cargo pump motor is 'degrees centigrade rise.' This number is based on _____________. A. normal temperature change from cold to hot B. an ambient temperature ... . minimum heat rise from no load to full load D. maximum degrees centigrade rise from absolute zero