Workforce Training Consortium
(#600.120)

Course Title: Introduction to Motor Starters with Lab

Prerequisites:
  • Basic Electrical Overview (# 600.100) or equivalent knowledge.
  • Introduction to Electrical Drawings and Controls (# 600.110) or equivalent knowledge.
  • Three Phase Power Circuits (#600.240) or equivalent knowledge.
  • Participants should have some previous basic experience with electricity.

Course Length and Maximum Class Size:

15 Classroom hours given in (5) 3 hour sessions. Maximum class size is 18.

Objective:

Those completing the course will be able to

  • identify a power circuit and a control circuit
  • demonstrate an understanding of the logic associated with the control circuit by tracing a control circuit and discussing the parts and the purpose behind each
  • demonstrate a basic knowledge pertaining to troubleshooting a failed circuit by inspecting a failed circuit and giving a general discussion about the cause of the failure
  • demonstrate an understanding of Safety rules by following Lock/Out - Tag Out procedures when troubleshooting a circuit;
  • be able to replace heaters and fuses, check continuity, and do basic voltage testing.

Note: Assume all live circuits with maximum 480 volts. The following will not be included: wire sizing, starter sizing, motor sizing.

Lab provides hands on experience to strengthen the skills and knowledge acquired in Motor Starters

Content:

Control Circuits
  • Simple starter circuits
  • Manual control/automatic control (HOA)
  • Trouble shooting failed control circuit
  • Parts most likely to fail or to cause a problem
 3 Hours
Power Circuit
  • Motor control centers (MCC's)
  • Starter cabinets
  • Disconnects
  • Motor protection devices
 3 Hours
Grounding Circuits (required)
  • General discussion of grounding
 1.5 Hours
NEMA vs. IEC Standards
  • Explanation of standards, their purpose, and benefits
  • Choosing right equipment for its environment
  • Replacing failed equipment with appropriate standards
 1.5 Hours
Lab   6 Hours

Beneficial to:

Machine operators, basic electrical maintenance, or any individuals needing to understand motor controls to do their work and/or are thinking of progressing to Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) operation.