Starters and motors

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was looking at a motor the other day and when I measured across all I got was 230v to Earth but not 400v between.
 

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What controls the motor? .... DOL, VSD, Star/Delta, Soft Start etc etc?
Has it got speed control?
What meter are you using to get your voltage?
What's the nature of this post... is something wrong with the motor or its operation?
 
The links are arranged in star formation. If you measure between each incoming phase to the star point of course you're only going to get 230V. That is of course assuming direct connection to the supply. What voltage are you getting between the incoming phase terminals? How is the motor started?
 
What controls the motor? .... DOL, VSD, Star/Delta, Soft Start etc etc?
Has it got speed control?
What meter are you using to get your voltage?
What's the nature of this post... is something wrong with the motor or its operation?
I know nothing about controls and motors. I measured 400v at isolator , which then goes to id say is a starter of some sort (pic). I then measured 230v at motor housing. I used martingale gs38 tester image.jpg
 
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I know nothing about controls and motors.

Sorry, but having said that !!
What exactly are you trying to achieve here ??
I think you should put that cover back on to be honest and get someone with you who does know about motors and control gear.
 
Guys and divas , I only check power at devices after that the boss sends it back for specialist which I asumme in this case is an electrical engineer .
 
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