The induction motor can rotate both clockwise and counterclockwise. It all depends on the direction of rotation of the magnetic field around the stator. There are various ways to change it.
Instructions
Step 1
Regardless of how the induction motor is connected to the mains, turn off the power to the device in which it is installed. If high voltage capacitors are present, discharge them before touching any part of the device.
Step 2
Be sure to make sure that changing the direction of rotation does not lead to failure or accelerated wear of the device, which includes the electric motor.
Step 3
In no case change the way of connecting the motor (triangle to star or vice versa), since its supply voltage will not change, especially since the direction of its rotation does not depend at all on them.
Step 4
If the motor is powered directly from a three-phase network, swap any two of the three phase conductors leading to it.
Step 5
If a three-phase motor is supplied from a single-phase network through a capacitor, first make sure that the load on its shaft is low and that it will not increase when the direction of rotation is changed. Remember that an increase in load with this type of power supply can cause the engine to stall, followed by a fire. Then, that output of the capacitor, which is not connected to the motor, but to one of the supply wires, disconnect from it and switch to another supply wire. If there is a second, starting capacitor, do the same with it (keeping the start button connected in series with it).
Step 6
If the motor is powered by a three-phase inverter, do not make any changes. Find out from the instructions for the device how to reverse (by moving the jumper, pressing a button, changing the settings through the menu or using a special key combination, etc.), and then carry out the actions described there.
Step 7
Turn on the motor and check that the direction of rotation has indeed changed and that the device it is included in is working properly.
