Magnetic run indicator - GIF

[Altair]

Magnetic run indicator.




Previously:

Variable field magnet motor - GIF
Pneumatically-actuated magnets - GIF
Magnet paper for revealing location of magnets inside devices - GIF
Dropping a magnet through a hollow copper bar - GIF

[hemmjo]

Interesting, I have used a number of Grundfos pumps in several hydronic systems I have installed. They are very reliable, water lubricated.

I do wonder, if that little detector is reading magic fields are "rotating" as they do with the rotor spinning as it should. OR, if the rotor is stuck, just the magnetic fields that are trying to spin the locked rotor would cause the detector to spin, even though the rotor is locked.

[nova_robotics]

Interesting, I have used a number of Grundfos pumps in several hydronic systems I have installed. They are very reliable, water lubricated.

I do wonder, if that little detector is reading magic fields are "rotating" as they do with the rotor spinning as it should. OR, if the rotor is stuck, just the magnetic fields that are trying to spin the locked rotor would cause the detector to spin, even though the rotor is locked.

That's an excellent point. The rotating magnetic field is going to rotate. You could probably pull the rotor and still get a reading (before the breaker tripped).

[yves78]

Thanks, it's a very interesting way to diagnose if the pump is working !
At first I thought it was a simple compass, but I discovered it's a specific grundfoss accessory. Will see how to order one.

Thanks again !

Magnetic run indicator.

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Previously:

Variable field magnet motor - GIF
Pneumatically-actuated magnets - GIF
Magnet paper for revealing location of magnets inside devices - GIF
Dropping a magnet through a hollow copper bar - GIF