MT3. 822 Troubleshooting Motors & Controls
Explores troubleshooting and maintaining motor controls, as well as single- and three-phase motors. Stresses the analysis of motor control schematics, the use of advanced digital multimeters, and motor efficiency. Introduces ladder logic as a means of understanding motor controls, leading toward the operation of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and automated control systems. Embeds effective troubleshooting methodologies.
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Analyze and understand motor control schematics. Wire and troubleshoot common motor control circuits. Maintain motor control circuits. Wire 3-phase motors for proper operation with control circuits. Explain the sequence of operation for on-delay and off-delay timers.