FACM1033 — Motors and Controls
FACM 1033 - Motors and Controls FACM 1033 - Motors and Controls Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2 Course Description: This course covers electric motor and motor control fundamentals, including single-phase and three-phase power systems, types of single-phase and three-phase electric motors, dual-voltage motor operation, motor starters, reversing motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), capacitors, and transformers. Topics include motor control, including two-wire and three-wire control circuits, wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams, timing relays, current relays, potential relays, PTC relays, and performing a continuity test on motors. MnTC Goals None interpret torque curves for the application of different types of single-phase and three-phase motors. perform a continuity test to identify the common, start, and run terminals of a single-phase hermetically sealed motor. operate and reverse the rotation of single-phase and three-phase motors on both high and low voltage connections. perform a continuity test on motors to diagnose damage. explain the purpose and use of capacitors in single-phase motor starting applications. demonstrate the operation of single-phase motor starting components. identify the difference between current, potential, and Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) motor starting relays. wire control circuits on a lab board from ladder diagrams and wiring diagrams, and examine circuit operation. evaluate the operation and application of timing relays. wire an
Prerequisites: FACM1030
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