MAV 2010 - Battery and Charging Systems

Clock Hours: 58

Prerequisites: All 1000 level courses

Course Description:
This module will focus the student’s attention on the storage battery and its source of electricity for the product. Charging systems used to maintain the battery will also be studied. Safety, testing and troubleshooting are the intended outcome of this module. (Completion and understanding of: Basic Electricity and Theory will greatly assist mastering these next two modules.)

Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe the two types of batteries used in motorcycles, ATV’s and scooters.
Understand the safe care and handling of batteries.
Demonstrate the proper activation and charging of batteries.
Properly test batteries.
Name the components of an AC charging system.
Explain half-wave and full-wave rectification.
Describe the operation of a permanent magnet and electromagnetic alternator.
Properly test charging systems.
Properly test stators and rectifiers.
Explain the differences between mechanical and electronic regulators.