ELECTRICAL SKILLS LAB, LEVEL 2

Expt No. Date:

Wire up a 3-phase 3 HP squirrel cage induction motor with control panel in metal
conduit system

Objectives

At the end of this exercise you shall be able to

Draw the wiring diagram for the layout given

Mark the position of accessories and route for conduit run
Prepare the conduit pipe frame
Fix the conduit run
Mount the accessories on the panel
Mount the control panel board on the frame work
Wire up for accessories and motor
Connect the accessories and motor as per the diagram
Test the installation with megger
Energise and test the installation

Requirements

Tools / Instruments

Electrician`s tool kit 1No.

Electric drilling m/c capacity 12mm 1 No.

Drill bit-4mm 1No.

Megger 1000V 1No.

Drill bit -6mm 1No.

Conduit die set 25mm 1No.
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Materials

IC panel board (70cm*50cm*10cm) 1No.

Four pole MCB 16amp with metal box 1No.
Fuse unit flush type 6A 3Nos.

Neon indicator lamp with holder(panel 3Nos

type)
SP switch 6A(flush type) 3nos.

DOL starter OLR range 4-8A,3-phase 1No.

14SWG metal conduit pipe 25mm 9m.

Metal conduit inspection bend 25mm 3Nos.

2.5sqmm PVC copper conductor cable 40m

1.5sqmm PVC copper conductor cable 5m

14SWG copper earth wire 0.5kg

Earth clamp 25mm 12Nos
GI conduit saddles 25mm 12Nos

Machine screws 4*25mm with washers as reqd.

Metal flexible conduit pipe 1m.

Flexible conduit coupling 2Nos.

25mm check out 6Nos.

Insulation tape 25mm of 5m 1Roll

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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (LAYOUT)

Figure 1 .Schematic diagram

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
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Figure 2 . Circuit diagram

PROCEDURE

1. Estimate the required materials and accessories for the give

layout shown in fig 1.
2. Collect and physically check the items for their good condition.
3. Draw the wiring diagram as shown in fig2.
4. Mark the conduit run route and accessories position on the work
station.
5. (Ascertain the location of offset wherever it is necessary).
6. Prepare the conduit pipe runs as per the given layout
7. Fix the wooden base blocks for conduit pipe run.
8. Fix the conduit pipe runs on the wooden base blocks.
9. Draw the cable length through the conduit pipe and refer the
wiring diagram.
10. Run the earth wire along with the conduit pipe and fix it using
earth clamps.
11. Mark the accessories on the panel board as per the given layout.
12. Drill holes on the panel for fixing the accessories and cable
entries.
13. Mount the accessories on the panel and fix the panel on the
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frame.
14. Wire up the panel board for MCB,DOL starter ,fuses pilot lamp
and other accessories as shown in diag.
15. (if required ,use flexible metal conduit pipes at the termination
points of the pipe run to connect the motor).
16. Connect the earth wire with the earth bolts/screws provisions
given in starter, motor, panel frame and MCB box.
17. Prepare the Cable terminal leads and complete the end
connections as per the circuit diagram(fig 2).
(Refer the name plate of the motor to know the type
of connection and full load current).
18. Test the insulation with megger for insulation and earth
continuity.
19. Adjust the OLR of DOL starter to the full load current of the motor
and also ensure the correct size of the fuses for the pilot lamps.
20. Get the connections approved by the instructor.
21. Energise the installation and test the motor and other panel
accessories.
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RESULT

A 3-phase 3 HP squirrel cage induction motor with control panel and metal conduit
system is installed and energized