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| shamooooot:
Hello guys I am looking for some help to measure the RPM of an (AC permanent magnet synchronous generator) electrically through one of the output phases.. I was suggested this would be a better method than going through the hassle of mounting a sensor or encoder.. Thank you |
| gf:
Just measure the frequency of the generated AC voltage, it is proportional to RPM. |
| shamooooot:
--- Quote from: gf on April 18, 2023, 09:34:51 am ---Just measure the frequency of the generated AC voltage, it is proportional to RPM. --- End quote --- Do I probe between two of the phases? can you please share with me the equation for this? |
| NiHaoMike:
If you sense zero crossings on all 3 phases, you'll get faster response to changes since it would triple the frequency you're measuring. |
| jonpaul:
Bonjour à tous Simplest solution make an H field probe, ( magnetic field) zero cost: Any coax, with a BNC con, coax other end to 2..9 cm dia. wire loop, 10 turns any insulated wire. BNC to a scope or frequency counter approach the motor or gen, position loop so one phase dominantes, thus a single phase sine wave, to get the frequency RPM = 60X frequency Jon |
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