- Amatrol
Amatrol AC Electric Motor Control Training
32 hours
2
6
Description
This course is designed for those who are seeking basic training in AC electric motor control. Students will explore the basic principles of electric motor control (both manual and magnetic), principles of ladder logic, standard control circuits such as start/stop and forward/reverse, as well as troubleshooting techniques. Topics include manual motor starters, control transformers, magnetic motor starters, overload protection, reversing techniques, timer relays, and automatic input devices. Advanced topics available include introduction to variable frequency AC drives. Attendees will learn through a combination of individualized, hands-on learning with motor control trainers and group instruction of concepts and principles.
- Certification Offered: Yes
- Pass/Fail: Yes
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Prerequisite:
This class is not intended for electrical concepts beginners. The class is designed for students who have background knowledge of electrical concepts such as simple circuits, DMM, inductance and capacitance. If you have no background experience with basic electrical systems, the outcome may not meet your expectations. If you do not meet the experience criteria mentioned above, you may want to consider attending AC/DC Basic Electrical systems first
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Course Objective:
- Introduction to Electric Motor Control
- Manual Motor Control and Overload Protection
- Control Transformers
- Control Ladder Logic
- Control Relays and Motor Starters
- Introduction to Troubleshooting
- Systems Troubleshooting
- Reversing Motor Control
- Automatic Input Devices I
- Basic Timer Control: On-Delay and OffDelay
SACA Certification is given after successful completion of the class.