Bench Testing: Rotor

Using an ohmmeter, ensure continuity exists between rotor slip rings. See Fig 1. If continuity DOES NOT exist, replace rotor assembly. Ensure continuity is NOT present between slip rings and rotor, or slip rings and rotor shaft. If continuity is present, replace rotor.

Fig 1: Testing Rotor Assembly

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