Course Description:

Electric motor control teaches electric relay control of AC electric motors found in industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Learners gain understanding of the operation, installation, design, and troubleshooting of AC electric motor control circuits for many common applications. Develops skills in interpreting schematics, system design, motor start / stop circuits, motor sequence control, reversing motor control, and motor jogging. Safety is emphasized throughout, highlighting motor safety, lockout/ tagout and safety interlocks.

Course Outline:

Introduction to Electric Motor Control, Manual Motor Control and Overload Protection, Control Transformers, Control Ladder Logic, Control Relays and Motor Starters, Introduction to Troubleshooting, Systems Troubleshooting, Reversing Motor Control, Automatic Input Devices 1, Basic Timer Control: On-Delay and Off-Delay

Course Segments:

Electrical Safety, Three-Phase Power, Disconnects and Protective Devices, Three-Phase Motors, Manual Motor Control, Manual Motor Starter Operation, Overload Protection, Introduction to Transformers, Control Transformer Operation, Control Transformer Applications in Machine Control, Electrical Control System Basics, Ladder Diagram Basics, Logic Elements 1, Logic Elements 2, Control Relays, Magnetic Motor Starters, Two-Wire Control, Three-Wire Start/Stop Control, Introduction to Troubleshooting, Control Component Troubleshooting, Motor Starter Troubleshooting, Power Component Troubleshooting, Test Equipment For Troubleshooting, Introduction to Systems Troubleshooting, Systems Troubleshooting Methods, Troubleshooting Application, Manual Motor Reversing, Reversing Magnetic Motor Starter, Interlocking for Reversing Motor Control, Modes of Operation, H-O-A Control, Limit Switches, Float Switches, Pressure Switches, Sequence Control, On-Delay Timers, Off-Delay Timers, Troubleshooting