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
Last Answer : Answer: B
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
Last Answer : Answer: D
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
Description : Magnetic controller contacts may become welded together during operation due to _____________. A. an open coil B. low contact pressure C. excessive ambient temperature D. excessive magnetic gap
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 : 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 : 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 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
Last Answer : Answer: C
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 : 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 : 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
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
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 : RC time constant characteristics, as shown in the illustration, are important in _____________. EL-0086 A. bridge rectifiers for alternator excitation B. timing and pulse shaping circuits C. transistor power amplifier biasing D. motor controller overload protection
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 : 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 : In the illustrated motor controller circuit, which statment is true? EL-0023 A. The high and low speed lights operate at less than line voltage with a resistor in series. B. This controller can be ... . The wattage of the high speed light must be greater than the wattage of the low speed light.
Last Answer : Answer: A
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 : Insufficient brush pressure on a DC motor may cause _______. A. generator overload B. excess residual magnetism C. water vapor absorption D. sparking of the brushes
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 : 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 : 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 : According to U. S. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), the motor controller for a submersible electric motor driven bilge pump should be installed _____________. A. in the shaft alley B. at the submersible bilge pump C. above the uppermost continuous deck D. at the engine room emergency control panel
Description : Shading coils are installed on AC full-voltage starters to _____________. A. eliminate contact chatter B. dissipate opening contact arcs C. delay current build up in the holding coil D. protect the motor windings from momentary starting current overload
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 : 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 : Propulsion DC motor brush pressures can be calculated by _____________. A. dividing the brush contact area by the spring pressure B. subtracting the brush contact area from the spring pressure C. ... force by the brush contact area D. subtracting the spring pressure from the brush contact area
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 : During maintenance of circuit breakers, _______________. A. always smooth roughened contact surfaces with a file B. never pass more than rated breaker current through the overload heater element C. ... wear and misalignment of main contacts D. assume heater elements installed are of correct size
Description : Which of the following statements is true concerning the motor controller diagram shown in the illustration? EL-0023 A. Terminal 'T2' is hot only on high speed. B. Both indicating lights will be lit on ... high speed operation only. D. 'L2' is always connected to 'T2' whenever the motor is running.
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 : 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
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 : 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 : The main purpose of an electric space heater installed in a large AC generator is to _____________. A. keep the lube oil warm for quick starting B. prevent moisture from condensing in the ... is shutdown C. prevent the windings from becoming brittle D. prevent acidic pitting of the slip rings
Description : The main purpose of an electric space heater installed in a large AC generator is to _____________. A. prevent the windings from becoming brittle B. prevent moisture from condensing in the windings during ... C. prevent acidic pitting of the slip rings D. keep the lube oil warm for quick starting
Description : If the line voltage to the controller shown in the illustration is 440 volts, what voltage is applied across the motor when contacts 'S' close? EL-0080 A. 110 volts B. 220 volts C. 440 volts D. 660 volts
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 : Any electric motor can be constructed to be _____________. A. short proof B. ground proof C. explosion proof D. overload proof
Description : Which of the following statements is true about the illustrated circuit? EL-0030 A. The field rheostat is used for manual voltage control. B. if the generator is flat compounded then the field rheostat ... to act like a series motor and overspeed with the controller in the full raise position.
Description : The motor starts when the start button in the illustration is pushed, but stops when the button is released the trouble is _________. EL-0007 A. the incorrect thermal overload coil B. a faulty 'M' coil C. a dirty contact on the Disc.Sw. at 'L3' D. a faulty holding relay contact
Description : If the motor fails to start and a voltmeter reading between 1 and 6, as illustrated, indicates line voltage, your next step should be to ________. EL-0007 A. replace fuse '10a' B. replace or repair contact 'Ma' C. reset and determine the cause of the overload D. check line voltage between L1 and L3
Description : Which of the following conditions can lead to the failure of a resistor? A. Excessive vibration B. Insufficient ventilation C. Corrosion D. All of the above
Description : Violent gassing developed by a lead-acid battery during charging indicates that the ____________. A. plate separators are grounded B. cell voltages are excessive C. specific gravity in insufficient D. charging rate is excessive
Description : Which of the following problems is indicated if a lead-acid battery begins to gas violently when it is first placed on charge? A. Insufficient compartment ventilation is being provided. B. A short ... undergoing its normal charging rate. D. An excessive charging rate is being applied to the battery.
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 : Motor controllers are seldom troubled with grounds because _____________. A. the auxiliary contacts have a high resistance connection B. the contactors and relays are mounted on a nonconducting panel ... individual series-connected units D. there are separate switches for the motor and the control
Description : The devices marked 'T' in the illustration are _____________. EL-0080 A. trouble alarm units whose contacts activate when problems arise either on starting or stopping of the motor B. topping ... contactor parts whose contacts start and stop the defrosting cycle of the compressor driven by the motor
Description : A motor controller contains three selector push buttons labeled 'start', 'jog', and 'stop'. When the 'jog' button is pushed, the motor _____________. A. will run continuously after the 'jog' button is ... 'jog' and 'start' buttons are pushed D. will not stop unless the 'stop' button is pushed