Electrical / Industrial Motor Control & Maintenance

Basic Principles and Safety

Understand motor control from the ground up. This module covers the principles of AC motor control, IEC symbols and controller construction, motor-current and fuse-sizing calculations, and the safety standards — lock-out/tag-out and PPE — with an introduction to preventive maintenance.

Motor Control Components and Wiring

Read the diagrams and wire your first starter. You will interpret schematic and connection diagrams, wire and test a Direct-On-Line (DOL) starter, identify wiring faults with a multimeter, and understand basic sequential control of two motors.

Starters and Control Panels

Wire the starters and panels industry uses. This module covers star-delta and auto-transformer starter principles and wiring, identifying panel components — contactors, timers, fuses and breakers — and wiring and testing control panels for start, stop and reversing.

Installation and Maintenance

Install and maintain motor control gear. You will install DOL and star-delta starters to IEC standards, perform maintenance such as cleaning contactors and lubricating bearings to IEEE 841, use insulation testers, and repair components like fuses and contactors.

Troubleshooting and Assessment

Diagnose faults and prove your skills. This module covers troubleshooting blown fuses, faulty timers and open circuits, installing star-delta starters with interlocks and sequential control, and completing a capstone panel with start, stop and reversing.

Final Examination

Resources & Further Reading

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