May 27, 2009 #1 R roddyalan Junior Member level 1 Joined May 15, 2009 Messages 16 Helped 0 Reputation 0 Reaction score 0 Trophy points 1,281 Activity points 1,407 Perplexing Q with Motor Hi guys, I am testing out a motor, for which I don't have any specs From eqn, V = VBackemf + I R V = 12V when stationary, R = 5.6 ohms When starting, Istart = V / R, so 2.14, and this should be the max that current should ever go. I measured with an induction ammeter and it showed 12A. When it was driven against a heavy load, but still rotating, it showed 40A. Can someone tell me where I am going wrong. Thanks AR
Perplexing Q with Motor Hi guys, I am testing out a motor, for which I don't have any specs From eqn, V = VBackemf + I R V = 12V when stationary, R = 5.6 ohms When starting, Istart = V / R, so 2.14, and this should be the max that current should ever go. I measured with an induction ammeter and it showed 12A. When it was driven against a heavy load, but still rotating, it showed 40A. Can someone tell me where I am going wrong. Thanks AR