CompDX

Wye-Delta starter problem

Electrical

All symptoms
1

Open transition timing wrong

CheckTime S→D should be 0.5–2.5 sec typical (per starter).
FixAdjust timer.
2

Wye contactor not dropping out

CheckAux contact wiring; mechanical interlock.
FixReplace contactor / repair interlock — risk of phase-to-phase short.
3

Delta (run) contactor not pulling in

CheckCoil voltage after timer transition.
FixRepair control circuit / replace contactor.
4

Motor leads wired wrong (T1–T6)

CheckVerify per nameplate diagram: T4 to T1+R, T5 to T2+S, T6 to T3+T after delta close.
FixRe-terminate per diagram.
5

OL relay sized wrong for delta connection

CheckHeater = motor FLA × 0.58 (line current in delta winding).
FixResize.
Safety

Lockout/tagout before opening enclosures. Verify zero energy. Bleed system pressure before opening any pneumatic connection.