INDUSTRIAL MOTOR CONTROLS TRAINING

At the end of the training participants should be able to
• Understand and wire a wide range of devices (pushbuttons, relays,
contactors, thermal overload, timers etc) and their principle of
operation.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of how electric motors work
• Design and wire electric motor starters from scratch
• Use circuit diagram as an aid to design, replacement and
maintenance
• Use electrical test equipment effectively and carry out testing of
motors and motor starters
• Diagnose motor faults and recognize their associated symptoms
• Identify motor and control circuit fault using fault diagnosis and
rectification techniques
• Practice safe working methods on electrical systems

Topics
Identifying circuit symbols
• Understanding basic electrical symbols
• Logics of line diagrams
• Magnetic solenoid
• Relay and contactor numbering
• Time Delay relay
• Basic panel wiring techniques
• Selecting correct panel wiring cable
• Producing a basic motor control layout
• Installing a motor: The Rules
• Installing flexible conduit
• Examining Motor Nameplate
• Wiring Push-buttons, toggle switches, relays, contactors, timers, auxiliary
contacts, overload relay
Sequential operations
• Installing Power On, Motor Run and Overload Tripped indication
• Two-wire and three-wire controls
• Wiring a three-phase motor winding in Star and Delta
• Wiring a D.O.L. starter to control and protect a three-phase motor
• Wiring a D.O.L. starter to control and protect a single-phase motor
• Wiring a Wye-Delta starter to control and protect a three-phase motor
• Converting a three phase motor to single phase
• Developing and interpreting schematic diagrams for above circuits
• Locating and repairing faults on above circuits
• Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
• Basic VFD
• Safe working methods on electrical systems