1. System Overview
A comprehensive training solution designed for hands-on instruction in AC machines and associated power, control, and measurement technologies. The system enables safe, accurate, and curriculum-aligned experimentation aligned with industrial standards.
The setup includes hardware, safety systems, measurement instruments, software, digital learning platform, and experimental literature for both instructor and student levels.
2. Key Features
- Test machine stator windings equipped with temperature sensors for overheat protection.
- Automatic shutdown in case of overheating or unsafe conditions.
- Educational terminal board with printed winding configurations; all winding ends accessible via 4 mm safety sockets.
- Computer-supported measurement acquisition for accurate and meaningful experimental results.
- Full experimental guide delivered in both printed form and integrated into an interactive digital education platform (teacher & student modes).
- Software includes guided tasks, auto-evaluations, and interactive applications.
- No PDF-only software accepted: full interactive platform required.
3. Topics & Experiments Covered
- Connection & operation of AC machines
- Reversing direction of rotation
- Efficiency measurement
- Motor characteristic curves
- Load characteristics
- Motor starting and control techniques
- Transformer behaviour & inrush phenomena
- Analysis of motors as both generators and loads
- Frequency converter experiments
- Servo drives (AC & DC)
- Star-delta start, soft starters, slip-ring rotor studies
- Remote and standalone operation of the machine test system
4. System Components
4.1 Motors
Universal Motor 0.3 kW
AC Supply Ratings :
- Power : 0.2 kW
- Voltage : 230 V
- Current : 2.5 A
- Frequency : 50 Hz
- Speed : 3000 rpm
DC Supply Ratings :
- Power : 0.2 kW
- Voltage : 140 V
- Current : 3 A
- Speed : 3000 rpm
Thermal protection required.
Capacitor Motor R 0.3 kW
Single-phase AC motor with starting relay, starting/operating capacitors (Ca = 50–63 µF, Cb = 20 µF).
Ratings :
- Power : 0.37 kW
- Voltage : 230 V
- Current : 2.6 A
- Frequency : 50 Hz
- Power Factor : 0.93
- Design : 4-pole
- Speed : 1400 rpm
Thermal protection required.
Capacitor Motor F 0.3 kW
Single-phase AC motor with centrifugal switch. Capacitors : Ca = 40 µF, Cb = 8 µF.
Ratings :
- Power : 0.25 kW
- Voltage : 230 V
- Current : 2.2 A
- Frequency : 50 Hz
- Power Factor : 0.85
- Design : 4-pole
- Speed : 1420 rpm
Thermal protection required.
4.2 Protection & Switching Devices
Motor Protection Switches
Three-pole design, overload and short-circuit trip, bimetal tripping, single-phasing sensitivity.
Three-Pole ON/OFF Switch
- Load : 20 A / 500 V AC
- Switch positions : 0 – 1
Power Circuit Breaker Module
- 3-phase ON/OFF control
- Auxiliary NC contact
- Manual / external control (TTL or 24 V DC)
- LED indication and TTL output states
- Contact rating : 400 V AC, 3 A
- Mains : 115/230 V, 50 Hz
4.3 Machine Test System with 4-Channel Data Acquisition
A fully integrated machine testing platform enabling efficiency class testing (IE1–IE4), automated load simulations, standalone operation, and PC-based measurement analysis.
Functions
- Full DIN/ISO 60034-2-1 efficiency testing
- Transformer inrush and ratio testing
- Motor/generator characteristics
- Load simulations (flywheel, fan, winding drive, constant torque, custom Mi–ni curves)
- Star-delta start, soft-start drivers
- Remote & standalone control via colour display
Safety Features
- Dynamometer temperature monitoring
- Voltage & current limit supervision
- Shaft cover & machine base safety loop
- Overspeed & over-torque shutdown
- EMC-compliant design
- Lockable mechanical mounting system
- Transparent shaft cover for visual monitoring
4.4 Measurement Ranges
- Speed : ±2000…±5000 rpm
- Torque : ±10 Nm
- Angular Acceleration : up to 40,000 °/s²
- Mechanical Power : ±1200 W
- Electrical Power : ±1800 W
- Voltage : DC ±700 V / AC 490 V
- Current : up to 24 A
- Power Factor, Frequency, Efficiency, Slip
4.5 Integrated Display & Interfaces
- 3.5" QVGA colour display
- Display up to 24 parameters simultaneously
- Vector diagrams, charts, tables
- WLAN (AP/Client), HTTP & VNC server, USB-C
- 10,000-value internal data logging
- CAT III 300 V rated
- FPGA real-time processing
4.6 PC Software (4-Channel Interface)
- Auto-recognition of connected hardware
- Analog/digital instruments, tables & diagrams
- Manual/automatic recording (trigger, interval, time)
- Functions : fitting, integrals, Fourier transform, formula creation
- XML experiment format
- Logbook documentation
- 150+ experiment examples included
- Free updates
5. Measurement Instruments
Digital Multimeter (TRMS)
- Auto socket-blocking
- Auto/manual range
- TRMS AC & AC+DC
- DC/AC Voltage : 100 mV–1000 V
- DC/AC Current : 1–10 A
- Resistance : 100 Ω–40 MΩ
- Frequency : 100 Hz–30 kHz
- Temperature : –250 °C to +1372 °C
- Overload : 1000 V / 10 A
Power Factor Meter
- cosφ : 0…1…0
- Phase angle : –90° to +90°
- Voltage : 3–1000 V
- Current : 0.1–30 A
- Frequency : 20 Hz–2 kHz
- Class : 2.5
Adjustable Transformer (0–260 V, 4 A)
- Output: 260 V / 4 A continuous, 5 A short-term
- Integrated 5 A safety switch
RMS Meter (AC+DC)
- Voltage ranges: 3–1000 V
- Current: 0.1–30 A
- Moving-coil, Class 2.5
Moving Iron Meters
- Ammeter: 0–2.5 A
- Voltmeter: 0–100 / 0–400 V
- Front frame: 144 × 144 mm
6. Safety & Wiring Accessories
- Safety bridging plugs (black, yellow/green)
- Bridging plugs with taps
- Safety connecting leads (10 cm–100 cm), 32 A rated
- Yellow/green earth leads set
7. Mechanical Components
- Mobile experiment stand
- Additional equipment tray
- Coupling 0.1/0.3
- Shaft end guard
- Transparent coupling guard