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Fault Zone: Air Gap
 
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The Air Gap fault zone describes the measurable distance between the rotor and stator within the motor. If this distance is not equal throughout the entire circumference air gap eccentricity occurs. The varying magnetic flux within the air gap creates imbalances in the current flow, which can be identified in the current spectrum.

Eccentricity analysis using the MCE™ Rotor Influence Check (RIC) test is most successfully applied in troubleshooting if pre-existing data is available so that trends can be observed. Eccentricity analysis using EMAX technology is performed through a high frequency spectrum of the current signal. If the number of rotor bars and the speed are known, the MCEGold® software automatically places an (X) at the four peak locations which identify eccentric

Fault Zone: Air Gap - Screen Captures
 
MCE™ Fault Zone Analysis Success Stories Specifications
 

Current and Impedance Imbalance Relationship
January 23, 2012
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Why MCEMAX™?
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Air Gap Fault Zone
Insulation Fault Zone
Power Circuit Fault Zone
Power Quality Fault Zone
Rotor Fault Zone
Stator Fault Zone
Insulation Case Study

 

Combining Static and Dynamic Testing - Preventing a Motor Catastrophe
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Motor Efficiency and Fault Zone Analysis
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Motor Repair or Replacement? The Green Solution
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The Dreaded Saturday Call
To learn the story of The Dreaded Saturday Call and how it can be avoided if proper quality assurance motor testing takes place, join Noah Bethel, vice president of product development, and Todd Gunderson, vice president of sales and marketing, for an informative free webinar at 2:00 PM EST on February 15, 2012. For more information and to register contact Lona at lona@pdma.com.

MCEGold 2.4 Released
PdMA continually strives to enhance their product to accommodate their international and domestic users' needs and this update reflects that commitment. This release includes enhancements to the software and introduces the new international language feature. Currently the software is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. In the near future Italian, German, Portuguese, French, and Russian will be available, with additional languages to follow.


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2012 Training Schedule Posted
The PdMA training schedule for 2011 has been posted.
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2010 Best Motor Testing Program Winner
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MCEGold 2.3.1 Released
MCEGold Version 2.3.1 adds various features for network and stand-alone users.
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MCEGold 2.2 Released
MCEGold Version 2.2 introduces two new modules, Asset Scheduler and Energy Cost Analysis.
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Introducing MTAP3
The affordable MTAP3 offers the ability to safely capture data in many of the smallest enclosures where the MTAP2 cannot be installed.
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Bridging the Gap:
Communicating Motor
Reliability to Management
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