Electrical Motor Controls 413-349

CLASS DESCRIPTION
This class covers motor starters, line diagrams, three-phase and single-phase systems, motor branch circuits, overcurrent and overload protection, and National Electrical Code.

CLASS OUTCOMES: The student will ........

• Explain the purpose of motor starters and properly install as per NEC requirements.
• Select, install and protect a control transformer
• Explain the operation of and install pilot devices.
• Explain the operation of and install sensing devices.
• Explain the proper methods and install a motor branch circuit as per NEC requirements.
• Determine the size of branch circuit conductors, feeder conductors, overcurrent devices, overloads and conduit size for motor circuits.
• Convert basic relay logic to programmable control logic and install according to diagram.
• Understand, recognize and select overcurrent protection for branch circuits.