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Default Testing a pm dc motor

On Thu, 5 Mar 2015 23:37:00 -0800, Paul Conners
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180 vdc, 1 hp, pm motor.

with dmm what should be the first tests? motor is in a difficult location to
examine visually so i'd like to start with electrical evaluation.

it measures 1.2 ohms between the 2 armature leads.

thanks.


Can you spin the shaft and see how much voltage it generates?

Ohm it to ground, too.


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