What is the forward and reverse starter?

A forward/reverse magnetic motor starter is constructed from two regular contactors installed with a mechanical interlock that prevents both coils from pulling in simultaneously.

How do you reverse and forward a single phase motor?

Once started, a single phase induction motor will happily run in either direction. To reverse it, we need to change the direction of the rotating magnetic field produced by the main and starter windings. And this can be accomplished by reversing the polarity of the starter winding.

What are the two types of reversing starters?

Reversing starters utilize electromagnetism and can make a motor rotate in either direction. Both AC and DC motor starters can be reversing starters and can be used with single phase and three phase motors.

How does a forward and reverse motor work?

The forward and reverse contactors are mechanically interlocked i.e., if one of them is closed the other cannot close. This is done to avoid dead short circuit in case both the contactors closing simultaneously. Also electrical interlocking could be provided using the contactors control contacts.

How can the reverse direction occurs in a forward/reverse starter motor circuit?

To reverse the direction of the motor we simple reverse the phase sequence by switching any to line leads.

How does an AC motor run forward and reverse?

In order to reverse the direction of an AC motor, the magnetic fields must be altered to provoke movement in the opposite direction. Since each wire consists of a positive and negative current within the magnetic fields, the flip-flopping of main and starter wires causes the motor to run in reverse rotation.

How do you make a electric motor go forward and reverse?

Remove power from the motor. Hook the battery positive wire to the negative terminal and hook the battery negative wire to the positive terminal for a simple DC motor. Install a double pole double throw changeover switch between the battery and the motor. The motor will now have a forward, reverse and an off position.