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.

Credits

4

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.