ELECTRICAL MOTORS AND CONTROLS MAINTENANCE

Overview
Most AC motors are started through a standardized control system designed to protect the motor, the circuit, and operating personnel. This training tool focuses on ladder diagrams, wiring, and troubleshooting techniques for the most common motor used in industry, the AC induction motor. Topics covered in this training include:

Course Content (3-day)

*Components of a Motor Control Circuit
*Common Motor Circuits
*Symbols for Control Components
* Manual Starters
*Magnetic Motor Starter Operation
*Standard Two and Three Wire Control
*Wiring Diagrams vs. Ladder Diagrams
*Troubleshooting Using Ladder Diagrams
* Variations on the Motor Control Circuit
*Control Transformers
*Proper Fusing and Grounding
*Multiple Start/Stop Stations
*Single Phase Motor Starting
*Preventive/Predictive Maintenance Standards
*Troubleshooting Control Circuits.