From PdMA Corporation

Static motor testing is a well-known means to comprehensively test electric motors. However, if a motor cannot be shutdown even the best static equipment becomes ineffective. Situations like these have fueled the popularity of dynamic testing. But can dynamic testing be productive? One way to answer this question is to prove that a dynamic technology can detect known faults in actual motors. Another is to ensure that it effectively correlates with its static technology counterpart. This not only increases the confidence of the person testing, but also improves the accuracy of analysis

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