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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Describe and demonstrate knowledge of the types of motor control devices, their components and function, applications, and control diagrams and drawings.
2. Demonstrate understanding of code, standards, and practices relative to electrical equipment and special equipment.
3. Describe and demonstrate working knowledge of digital electronics, Boolean algebra and gates, amplifiers, and debouncing circuits.
4. Describe the principles and function of different types of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
5. Describe and demonstrate working knowledge of PLC installation, setup, and maintenance.
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I. Motor Control, Level I
A. Introduction to magnetic motor control
B. Manual pilot devices
C. Automatic pilot devices
D. Magnetic control relays
E. Control transformers
F. Magnetic contactors
G. Basic motor starters
H. Basic timers
I. Control diagrams and drawings
II. Motor Control, Level II
A. Basic electronics for motor control devices
B. More electronics for motor control devices
C. Solid-state motor control pilot devices
D. Solid-state relays
E. Motor control centers
F. Special purpose starters
G. Electronic programmable timers
H. Special control components
I. AC motor speed control
III. Code, Standards, and Practices 4, Based on the Current NEC
A. Electrical equipment
B. Special equipment
C. Introduction to cable tray systems
D. Installing surface metal raceways
IV. Digital Electronics, Level I
A. Introduction to digital electronics
B. Introduction to Boolean algebra
C. Logic gates: AND, Not AND (NAND), OR, Negated OR gate (NOR), Exclusive OR (XOR), and Exclusive Negated OR gate (XNOR)
D. Buffer and inverter amplifiers
E. Debouncing circuits
V. Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
A. Electrical safety and principles
B Electrical circuits and hardware
C. Programming instructions, timers, and counters
D. System interfacing
E. Iinstallations, startup, and system maintenance
F. Troubleshooting principles and test instruments
G. Troubleshooting hardware and software
H. Analog principles, analog device installation, and PLC programming
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Fundamentals of Motor Control Catalog Order No: S547 in the Electrical Training Alliance 2020 Training Essentials Catalog. National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry. 2012 (classic)
National Fire Protection Association 70 National Electrical Code - 2020 Handbook Catalog Order No: S1050 in the Electrical Training Alliance 2020 Training Essentials Catalog. Delmar Cengage Learning. 2020
Electrical Systems Based on the 2020 NEC Textbook Catalog Order No: S1070 in the Electrical Training Alliance 2020 Training Essentials Catalog. American Technical Publishers. 2020
Intro to Programmable Logic Controllers 2nd Edition Textbook Catalog Order No: S531 in the Electrical Training Alliance 2020 Training Essentials Catalog. National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry. 2011 (classic)