DOL STARTER

A DOL starter (or Direct On Line starter or across the line starter) is a method of starting of a 3 phase induction motor. In DOL Starter an induction motor is connected directly across its 3-phase supply, and the DOL starter applies the full line voltage to the motor terminals. Despite this direct connection, no harm is done to the motor. A DOL motor starter contains protection devices, and in some cases, condition monitoring. A Dol starter Chart has been given which shows the relay range for particular hp motor contactor ampere and many more things

DOL Starter Applications

The applications of DOL starters are primarily motors where a high inrush current does not cause excessive voltage drop in the supply circuit (or where this high voltage drop is acceptable).

Direct on line starters are commonly used to start small water pumps, conveyor belts, fans, and compressors. In the case of an asynchronous motor (such as the 3-phase squirrel-cage motor) the motor will draw a high starting current until it has run up to full speed.