Electric
motors are used extensively in the manufacturing industry. Whether
AC- or DC-powered, electric motors are used to drive conveyors, fans,
pumps, and a broad range of specialized equipment designed to speed
up and automate specific manufacturing tasks. Many types of motors
exist for many different applications, but they all have one thing in
common: They all require electrical current to generate the magnetic
fields necessary for them to function.
The
need to monitor electric current
When
an electrical motor’s current is monitored, useful information can
be obtained regarding the status of the motor and the equipment it
runs. Consequently, this information can be used to protect both the
motor and the equipment connected to it.
