Electrical MaintenanceElectrical Equipment Motor Controllers

Electrical Equipment Motor Controllers

SKU: AOEMC00CEN

Duration: 0.45 Hrs

A motor controller is a device or a group of devices whose purpose is to control and protect a motor. Depending on the type of controller, it may allow only the starting and stopping of the motor, or it may allow speed control or reversal of rotation. This module will describe the function and operation of the components that make up a motor controller and how they interact with the motor. Different designs of motor controllers will also be described.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

List the major components that make up a motor control circuit
Explain the operation of a contactor
Explain the purpose of an overload protection device
Describe the principle of operation of a bimetallic strip
Describe the need for a reduced voltage controller
List some of the advantages of a VFD

Specs

Course Level	Intermediate
Languages	English
Compatibility	Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

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Vector Solutions

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