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CONE 2206

Intro to Motor Control Applications

Credits: 3

Description: This course provides an understanding of motor control symbols, line diagrams, contractors, starters, and operating circuits. Lab procedures demonstrate components, circuitry, and operation learned in theory. Measured data is recorded and interpreted. Prerequisite(s): CONE1108, 1110

Credit Breakdown: 2/1/0 (Lecture/Lab/On the job training)

Outline

This course should help you gain the following abilities and competencies.

Prerequisites

Core Abilities

  1. Demonstrate thinking/active learning skills.
  2. Demonstrate technology skills.

Competencies

  1. State the operating principles of transformers and generors.
  2. Identify the principles of electromagnetism and indetify the use in solenoids, DC motors, and DC generators.
  3. State the available voltages and connections for Delta and Wye transformer banks.
  4. Identify control circuit logic symbols and implement appropriate documention procedures
  5. Develop a schematic and a wiring diagram to obtain a specific control function, connect the circuit, test and troubleshoot the circuit.
  6. Draw the wiring diagram symbols and explain the operation of basic motor control circuits
  7. Read analog and digital mulit-meters and install them properly in circuits so they may be used for circuit analysis.
  8. Compare the design and operation of various motors.
  9. Draw the wiring diagram symbols and explain the operation of basic motor control circuits.
  10. Demonstrate basic safety procedures designed to protect the learners, components, and equipment.
  11. Make basic motor control connections.

Guidelines for Success

ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, learners are encouraged to register with Learning Services Director in Learning Enrichment Center for assistance with accommodations. It is the learner's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The college cannot assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to learners who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.

Last Updated: 2011-05-23