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KAMAL ZINZUVADIYA
(Q2 is not populated)I am working on a circuit involving a single-phase induction motor that uses a starting capacitor. The capacitor is supposed to be connected during the motor startup and then disconnected once the motor reaches a certain speed. However, I am facing an issue where the TRIAC blows off when trying to perform this operation.
Circuit Details: Motor Type: Single-phase induction motor Capacitor Configuration: Starting capacitor connected and disconnected for motor start operation Components Involved: TRIAC: BTA41600B Optocoupler: MOC3061 Gate Resistance: Approximately 360 ohms Snubber Circuit: 39 ohm resistor and 0.01uF 1000V capacitor Problem: The TRIAC blows off when the starting capacitor should disconnect from the circuit. The issue seems to be related to the transient behavior during the switching process.
Observations: The problem occurs specifically during the transition phase of the capacitor disconnection. The motor runs fine initially but once the TRIAC attempts to disconnect the capacitor, it fails. Questions: What could be causing the TRIAC to blow off in this scenario? Are there any specific protections or snubber circuits I should consider to handle the transients caused by disconnecting the starting capacitor? Could there be any issues related to the timing of the TRIAC switching that I should investigate? Are there any recommended practices for designing such circuits to ensure reliable operation? I would appreciate any insights or suggestions on how to resolve this issue.
Thank you!
Circuit Details: Motor Type: Single-phase induction motor Capacitor Configuration: Starting capacitor connected and disconnected for motor start operation Components Involved: TRIAC: BTA41600B Optocoupler: MOC3061 Gate Resistance: Approximately 360 ohms Snubber Circuit: 39 ohm resistor and 0.01uF 1000V capacitor Problem: The TRIAC blows off when the starting capacitor should disconnect from the circuit. The issue seems to be related to the transient behavior during the switching process.
Observations: The problem occurs specifically during the transition phase of the capacitor disconnection. The motor runs fine initially but once the TRIAC attempts to disconnect the capacitor, it fails. Questions: What could be causing the TRIAC to blow off in this scenario? Are there any specific protections or snubber circuits I should consider to handle the transients caused by disconnecting the starting capacitor? Could there be any issues related to the timing of the TRIAC switching that I should investigate? Are there any recommended practices for designing such circuits to ensure reliable operation? I would appreciate any insights or suggestions on how to resolve this issue.
Thank you!