ELME 1212 - Motor and Machine Controls

9.0 Credits

This course introduces state-of-the-art motor control components and provides students with a basic knowledge of control circuitry. Students build on their experiences from basic electricity courses by designing, building, and troubleshooting more complex circuits. The designed circuits control live, three-phase, line voltage equipment. Students use devices such as contactors, motor-starters, relays, timers, mechanical, and proximity switches. They also learn about and utilize electronic motor controls and programmable devices such as variable frequency drives.

Prerequisites: (1) MFGT 1250 or ELTR 1200 or ELAP 1220 with a grade of C or better

Lecture Hours: 9.0
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Demonstrate safe work practices as used in industry.
Create, interpret, and modify ladder and wiring diagrams for control circuits.
Design and draw various control circuits.
Perform test operations and troubleshoot various control circuits.
Demonstrate the ability to identify, select, and install the correct devices for the appropriate control circuit voltage.
Explain the operation of the various types of input devices.
Identify and connect the various types of transformers to achieve appropriate voltages.
Describe the various methods used to reverse a motor and the safety wiring requirements.
Practice the installation and programming of variable frequency drives for motor speed control.

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