Motor Control
Pannels and Starters
Motor Control Panel & Starter
Power Distribution Board (DB)
Motor Control Panel
External View of MCP
with Star-Delta Starter
Internal View of MCP
With Star-Delta Starter
Motor Control Panel & Starter
Motor Control Panel Consists of:
a) Cabinet to house following devices:
b) Motor Starter
(Reduces Starting Current) !
a) Motor Safety Devices:
• Overload (current) Relay,
• Phase Failure Relay,
• Opposite phasing protection
• Dry Run Protection Relay
• High/low voltage protection
• Earth Leakage Protection.. etc.
b) Indicators/Metering devices
Motor Control Panel… Types
• Types of Motor Starter
a) Direct on Line (DOL)
b) Star-Delta (S/D)
c) Autotransformer (A/T)
d) Soft Starter (S/S)
e) Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
What is starter in a motor
• A Starter is a device that controls the use of
electrical power to equipment, usually a motor
• As the name implies, starters "start“ motors
• They can also stop them and protect them
• Starters are made from two building blocks:
– Contactors, and
– Overload Protection.
Motor Starter
Induction Motor
(AC): The type of
electric motor used
in conventional AC
water pumps. It
requires a high
surge of current to
start and a stable
voltage supply,
making it relatively
expensive to run by
solar power.
Motor Starter
For motors > 50
H.P.
Motor Starter
Motor Starter …
• Contactors control the
electric current to the motor.
Their function is to repeatedly
establish and interrupt an
electrical power circuit
• Overload Protection protects
motors from drawing too much
current, overheating, and from
literally "burning out"
Direct On-line (DOL) Starter
• For Small Power Motor ( up to 5-10 HP)
Assembly of MCP- DOL Starter
• Material Required
-Suitable size Cabinet– 1 no
-Magnetic Contactor – 1 no
-Thermal Overload Relay- 1 no
- Push Button Switch “START” - 1 no
-Push Button Switch “STOP” - 1no
-Electric Wires (R,Y,B) - 1 lot
• Tools Required
- Screw Driver - 1 pc
- Cutting Plier - 1 pc
- Wire stripper - 1 pc
Assembly of MCP with DOL Starter
Assembly of MCP with DOL Starter
• Materials
a) Suitable Cabinet - 1 no b) MCB - 1 no
c) Magnetic Contactor - 1 no d) Thermal Overload Relay - 1 no
e) Motor Protection Relay (VPG) -1 no f) Current Transformer - 3 no
g) Selector switch for Ammeter -1 no h) Selector Switch for Voltmeter - 1no
i) Voltmeter -1 no j) Cable Connector - 1 no
k) Phase Indicator Lamp R,Y,B - 3 no l) Fault Indicator Lamp - 3 no
m) Cable lug for control cable - 30 no n) Cable shoes for Power cable -30 no o) Copper Wire for
Power and Control Lines - LS
• Tools
• Screw Driver - 1 set
• Cutting Plier -1 pc
• Wire stripper - 1 pc
• Wire Crimpers - 1 pc
Fully Automatic Star/Delta
Starter
• For Medium Power Motor ( up to 50 HP)
Fully Automatic Manual operated
Star/Delta Starter Star/Delta Starter
Assembly of Star-Delta Starter
Assembly of Star-Delta Starter
Material: - Suitable Cabinet with MCCB and On/Off switch - 1 pc
- Magnetic (Main,Star, Delta) Contactor - 3 pc
- Electronic Timer - 1 pc
- Motor Protection Relay (VPG) - 1 no
- Current Transformers - 3 no
- Thermal Overload Relay - 1 pc
- Selector switch for A/V meters - 2 no -
Voltmeter/Ammeter - 1/1 no - Phase / Fault
Indicator Lamp R,Y,B - 3/3 no - Cable lug for control cable - 30 no
- 6 terminal / Cable Connector - 1 no
- Cable Shoes for Power Cable - 36 pc
- Copper wire for power n control lines - LS
Tools: - Screw Driver - 1 set
- Cutting Plier - 1 pc
- Wire stripper - 1 pc
- Wire Crimpers - 1 pc
Assembly of MCP with Star-Delta
Starter
Arrangement of Star-Delta Connection
Soft Starter
• For Medium to Large Power Motor
Variable Frequency Drive
• For Medium to Large Motors
Autotransformer Starter
• For Large Power Motor ( up to 100 HP)
Motor Control Panel Assembly
Workmanship
Parts of Motor Control Panel
Molded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)
Moulded Case Circuit Breaker
An MCB is a better alternative to a Fuse since it does
not require replacement once an overload is detected.
MCCB or Moulded Case Circuit Breaker —rated
current up to 2,500 A. Thermal or thermal-magnetic
operation. Trip current may be adjustable in larger
ratings
MCCB has three main functions:
•Protection against overload
•Protection against electrical faults
•Switching a circuit on and off
Magnetic Contactor
Magnetic contactor is a switchgear device. It is
made for frequent switching operation even might
be switched on & off 1000 times in a day. Hence it
is mechanically robust and strong to withstand
such switching and capable of handling high
power.
Overload Protection Relay
Thermal overload relays are economic electromechanical
protection devices for the main circuit. They offer reliable
protection for motors in the event of overload or phase
failure. The thermal overload relay can make up a
compact starting solution together with contactors
Push Button Switch
Push Button Switches consist of a simple electric
switch mechanism which controls some aspect of a
machine or a process. Buttons are typically made
out of hard material such as plastic or metal. The
surface is usually shaped to accommodate the
human finger or hand, so the electronic switch can
be easily depressed or pushed.
Indicating Lamps
For checking electrical equipment operating statuses
Current Transformer
A current transformer is an instrument transformer, used
along with measuring or protective devices, in which the
secondary current is proportional to the
primary current (under normal conditions of operation)
Volt and Amp meters
Phase Selection Switches
Digital Ammeter and Voltmeter
Dual
Electronic Timing Relay
Motor Protection Relay
• Phase Failure Relay with Water Level Guard
(Auto Reset)
a) Single Phasing
b) Reverse Phasing
c) Unbalanced Supply
d) Low Water Level Guard
- Manufacturer: Minilec (India)
- Model : VPG D1
Motor Protection Relay
• Motor Protection Relay for:
– Phase failure
– Unbalance current
– Overloading and dry running
Auto/Manual
– Adjustable Current Trip
setting
-- Earth Leakage Protection
Relay
Manufacturer: Minilec (India)
Model: SPG D2
Water Level Controller
Widely used in Submersible
Motor Control Panel
What if wrong Motor Starter is
Selected?
Wrong Selection of
Motor Starter damages:
•Transformer,
•Motor,
•Diesel Generator,
•Power Cable ……etc.
Safety at Pump house?
Submersible Pump Set Accessories
• Submersible Cable
No. of Core, Size(Cross Sectional Area –[Link])
Electric Wire
• Use copper wire only
• Select proper size
• Obey color code:
- Red, Yellow and Blue for phase
- Black for neutral
- Green for earth
• Make tight joints
Cable Connection
• Use cable lug/shoes for cable connections
Parts of an Induction Motor
Parts of a Submersible Motor
Parts of a Submersible Motor
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