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ELT 4020 - Drive Fundamentals


Clock Hours: 60

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course is designed to provide the student with understanding of a simulated production process system. Through class study, audio/visual presentations with instruction lectures, computer aided study and hands-on performance including troubleshooting tasks; the student will become familiar with axis servo robots and simulated production process problems. Students will create a flow chart and sequence of events and demonstrate capability by programing a servo robot or automation system. 

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will learn:

  1. Distinguish 
    1. DC Motor Controls
    2. AC Motor Controls
    3. PWM, Frequency, PID systems
  2. Program
    1. DC motor controls
    2. Ac motor Controls
    3. PWM Control
    4. Frequency Control
    5. PID Control
  3. Implement Design
    1. Develop a working program with all types of controls.
    2. Set up and install all necessary equipment.
    3. Test program and design step by step.
  4. System Performance
    1. Ensure full safety with personnel and equipment.
    2. Run program from start to finish.
    3. Evaluate system and program. 
    4. Set up revision program and system.
  5. Troubleshooting
    1. Repair any problem with system after first attempt of running.
    2. Evaluate a completely functional system.
    3. Troubleshoot a controlled faulted system with proper test equipment.
    4. Restore fault and evaluate system for operation.
    5. Troubleshoot and repair system to full operational status.