FACM 1033 - Motors and Controls

1. AC Terminology
2. Types of motors
3. Motor controls
4. Capacitors
5. Transformers
6. Line voltage controls
7. Low voltage controls
8. Safety
9. Variable Frequency Drives
10. Motor starters
11. Electronically Commutated Motors

1. describe magnetism and the part it plays in the operation of electric motors.
2. interpret torque curves for the application of different types of single-phase and three-phase motors.
3. perform a continuity test to identify the common, start, and run terminals of a single-phase hermetically sealed motor.
4. operate and reverse the rotation of single-phase and three-phase motors on both high and low voltage connections.
5. perform a continuity test on motors to diagnose damage.
6. explain the purpose and use of capacitors in single-phase motor starting applications.
7. demonstrate the operation of single-phase motor starting components.
8. identify the difference between current, potential, and Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) motor starting relays.
9. wire control circuits on a lab board from ladder diagrams and wiring diagrams, and examine circuit operation.
10. evaluate the operation and application of timing relays.
11. wire and evaluate the operation and application of two and three-wire control circuits.
12. wire and measure nominal electrical values in single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
13. wire and demonstrate the operation of a magnetic motor starter.
14. describe the function and application of electrical control transformers.
15. compare the differences between electrically commutated motors (ECM) and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) technologies.
16. demonstrate wiring and commissioning of a variable frequency drive.
17. describe fuse and circuit breaker ratings and coordination.

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