FACM 2020 - Advanced Electrical Controls

1. Single and three-phase control circuits
2. Motor starters
3. Three- and four-way switches
4. GFCI receptacles
5. NFPA 70E electrical safety
6. Variable Frequency Drives
7. Programmable Logic Controllers

1. use the correct terminology for single- and three-phase nominal electric circuits.
2. wire and make test meter measurements in two- and three-wire motor control circuits.
3. draw two- and three-wire motor control circuits for single- and three-phase motors using industry accepted methods and symbols.
4. troubleshoot motor starters and control circuits using test meters.
5. identify fuse and circuit-breaker ratings and overcurrent protection coordination for switchboards and panel-boards.
6. wire three-way and four-way switches.
7. wire GFCI and other receptacles.
8. identify, apply, and practice National Fire Protection Association 70E electrical safety procedures.
9. connect single- and three-phase motors for both high and low voltage, and reversing.
10. wire and make test meter measurements on single and three-phase transformer configuration connections.
11. identify electrical service switchgear and electrical distribution switchboards.
12. identify fire alarm detection and notification circuit operation in motor control circuits.
13. describe the function and application of Variable Frequency Drives.
14. wire and commission a Variable Frequency Drive for internal and external control applications.
15. describe the function and application of a Programmable Logic Controller.
16. wire and commission a Programmable Logic Controller for motor control applications.

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