This course is designed to provide the basic skills in AC/DC Motor Controls and Drives. The course provides an understanding of the operation of AC and DC motors and motor control circuits with hands-on lab exercises to reinforce the skills learned.
Course topics include:
- the theory of operation for typical AC Motors
- how a rotating magnetic field is developed in a 3-phase AC motor
- the operations of asynchronous motor
- how torque is developed in 3-phase and single-phase AC motors
- the information found on the motor AC and DC nameplates
- DC motor components
- variable speed motors
- control circuit components
- Differentiate manual to automatic control operation
- pilot devices both physically and schematically and their operating principles
- motor control wiring, connection, and ladder diagrams
- contactors and relays both physically and schematically; and their operating principles
- Select timing relays for use in specific electrical motor control systems
- control components to use for motor control circuit
- Troubleshoot motor control circuit using electrical troubleshooting skills
Please note: social distancing procedures will be in place. You are required to wear a mask in common areas.
