AC Motors: A Motor (see motor definition) operating on AC current that flows in either direction (AC current). There are two general types: Induction, and Synchronous.

 

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AC Motors: A Motor (see motor definition) operating on AC current that flows in either direction (AC current). There are two general types: Induction, and Synchronous.

Large Motors: Usually refers to AC motors in 5,000 series frames and above and to 500 series frames and larger in DC.

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