Apr 20, 2024  
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EAP 9010 - Motors & Controls



Clock Hours: 18

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
Review of basic principles of motor controls, symbols, definitions; common control equipment, devices, and symbols; control circuit schematics & magnetic control; magnetic motor starters & basic control circuits; overcurrent protection for control circuits; indicator lights; schematics; truth tables; three-phase motors; single-phase motors; and sequencing control.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the learner will:

  • Understand common language, symbols, and abbreviations associated with motors and motor control
  • Identify components and explain their function and operation
  • List common components of schematics
  • Explain the purpose of various components associated with magnetic control
  • Properly wire 2- and 3- wire circuits from schematics
  • Demonstrate proper protection for control circuits and transformers
  • Identify circuit locations that would likely employ the use of indicator lights
  • Properly connect a 2- and 3- position selector switch
  • Explain the principles on which motors can be reversed in direction
  • Properly wire a reversing starter or explain how it would be accomplished with given components
  • Explain, using a diagram, the connection of pilot lights in a three-phase motor
  • Control indicator lights to reversing controls
  • Demonstrate an understanding of reversing single-phase motors
  • Exhibit an understanding of motor sequencing and the related controls
  • Properly configure a circuit utilizing a master stop function
  • Size, connect, and protect various control circuits using a variety of components
  • Demonstrate the ability to properly wire a motor with multiple leads for high- and low-voltage on dual voltage types