A digital multimeter is set up as shown in the illustration to test an individual element of a three-phase immersion heater. The elements are connected across terminals 1 and 4, 2 and 5, and 3 and 6 as shown. The reading across terminals 1 and 4 is 32 ohms. The reading across terminals 2 and 5 is 32 ohms. The reading across terminals 3 and 6 as shown is "OL" ohms. What is condition is indicated? EL-0216 |
A) The element across terminals 3 and 6 is short-circuited. The other two elements are functioning properly. |
B) The element across terminals 3 and 6 is functioning properly. The other two elements are open-circuited. |
C) The element across terminals 3 and 6 is open-circuited. The other two elements are functioning properly. |
D) The element across terminals 3 and 6 is functioning properly. The other two elements are short-circuited. |