Motor Controls and Sensing Devices ((4 credit hours))

Catalog description

Instructs students in lean manufacturing concepts which will encompass the instructional methodologies of this course. Covers the diversity of motor control circuits and devices including: theory of operation and applications in automation control, troubleshooting, and repair. Introduces identification, installation, replacement, and troubleshooting of electronic input and output sensing devices, relays, motor starters, and contactors. Provides an introduction of proportional integral and derivative control. Includes automation output devices including AC, DC, relays, and motor starters along with sizing of components for various applications. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours.) Laboratory: 3 credits (60 contact hours).