Curriculum Outline – Motor Control
93 CONTACT HOURS
- Principles of motor control; manual and magnetic starters
- Symbols and line diagrams
- Timing relays and switches
- 2- and 3-wire control circuits/H-O-A controls, push button stations
- Schematic drawing
- Interlocking methods for reversing controls
- Sequence control/solid-state logic
- Time-delay relays
- Troubleshooting procedures
- Hands-on wiring – control circuit boards
- Resistor-type and autotransformer starters
- Jogging and plugging
- Electric and electronic braking
- Direct, pulley and variable frequency drives
- I.E.C. vs N.E.M.A. controls
- National Electrical Code (as applies to subject matter)
Textbook: “Electric Motor Control – 10th Edition” – Delmar Cengage Learning
You must receive a minimum of 70% on the final exam and minimum of 70% final grade to pass this class.