What is one function of the movable cams in a drum-type winch motor controller?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — regulate the speed of the motor
Movable cams in a drum-type controller sequentially engage or disengage stationary contacts to insert or remove external resistance from the motor circuit. This directly regulates starting torque and operating speed for heavy-duty marine deck machinery like winches and windlasses.
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