Greetings!
I have picked up a mystery motor. Well, not entirely mysterious - the only mystery is how it was wired to the washing machine it was in, as I have found no reference other than that it was made for Haier.
I am attaching 3 images. One is the model number and motor information, which can actually be found online:
http://www.sinomotors.com/rolling.htmlModel is YXG162/2/16C6, which is a 110v, 60hz dual speed induction motor.
The puzzling part is the fact that this motor uses 6 wires, none of the wire colors I have found documentation for. Most motors appear to be 5 wire motors, which further confuses me.
I have however taken the time to document the 6 wires resistance (there are a total of 8, with 2 going to a speed encoder).
Wire1: red on connector, black to motor
Wire2: black on connector, grey to motor
Wire3: black on connector, brown to motor
Wire4: brown on connector, red/white to motor
Wire5: brown on connector, blue to motor
Wire6: brown on connector, red to motor
Wires 1 to 3 have continuity and a given resistance.
Wires 4 to 6 have continuity and a given resistance.
None of the sets of 3 wires has any continuity to the others.
1-2: 9.2ohms
1-3: 9.2ohms
2-3: 13.7ohms
4-5: 2.5ohms
4-6: 7.2ohms
5-6: 9.5ohms
Pictures are attached.
I have a cap right sized for this motor and I am ready to start testing it, but I am looking for some basic pointers about what _might_ work so that I stand the least chances to burn it. I really only need it in low speed, not sure I care for high speed, but it would be useful to know both I guess.
Thanks in advance!
Mat