Motor Control intro with Troubleshooting
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Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the basic principles of motor operations and controls.
- Recognize and identify key components of motor control circuits.
- Analyze and interpret motor control circuit diagrams.
- Implement preventive maintenance strategies to reduce motor control failures.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot common motor control problems.
- Apply safety best practices while working with motor controls.
Course Outline
Day 1 Agenda
Motor Operations and Controls - From Basics to Beyond
- Motor introduction: Exploring types and applications.
- Unraveling motor operation principles: AC vs. DC motors.
- The essence of motor controls: Importance, components, and configurations.
- Lab: Assembling a basic motor circuit.
Day 2 Agenda
Diving Deep into Components and Circuit Diagrams
- A closer look at motor control components: Contactors, relays, starters, and more.
- Mastering the art of reading and interpreting motor control diagrams.
- Lab: Design and setup of a motor control circuit based on a given schematic.
Day 3 Agenda
Maintenance, Safety, and Beyond
- The role of preventive maintenance in motor controls.
- Safety 101: Lockout/Tagout, PPE, and other vital protocols.
- Lab: Simulating a preventive maintenance routine and safety checks.
Day 4 Agenda
The Art of Troubleshooting Motor Controls
- Embracing systematic troubleshooting methodologies.
- Identifying and resolving common motor control dilemmas.
- Lab: Hands-on troubleshooting session – from diagnosis to resolution.