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This course is an introduction to electrical controls with an emphasis on motor controls in the real world.
In the Fundamentals of Electrical Controls course, the basics of electrical circuits are covered to begin with. We check out the fundamentals of resistive circuits, and introduce Ohms Law, a mathematical formula that is a must for all technicians to know. The course material looks at the different types of voltages and where they originate from, focussing on electrical transformers and AC and DC Voltages. Due to the fact that this is a course on the Fundamentals of Electrical Controls, we will dive into the basics of normally open & normally closed circuits, and look at the difference between series & parallel circuits.
The Fundamentals of Electrical Controls takes a practical approach to learning, we investigate control panels at a component level as this will be useful later in the course as we look to design a motor control installation. Of the components, we look at contactors and overloads in detail, discuss their ratings, and learn how to size them correctly. A basic explanation of how an asynchronous motor works will follow.
To understand how a full electrical installation works, we look at the different types of control voltages and follow them from end device at the customers installation all the way back to the supply transformer at the power company, and get a view into the different types of electrical systems that we might find.
Now that we know the basics, we will draft up a motor control installation from scratch including the motor itself. Step by step, we will size up the components for the project then go through the wiring of the circuit. Part of installing a control board is commissioning it, so we go through the operation of the circuit after we have installed it to make sure it works.
Changes and modifications to actual electrical installations are common, so we’ll look at different ways in which we could modify our pretend installation, and re-commission our work.
We’re going to challenge ourselves towards the end of the Fundamentals of Electrical Controls, we will develop fault finding skills by looking at how we might repair some faults that are commonly seen in the electrical industry. Preventative maintenance techniques and why they are important as also covered.
If you are a visual learner the Fundamentals of Electrical Controls is perfect for you. The course material is designed to progress through slowly and steadily, and the course is geared towards learning from practical examples. And, instead of enforcing regimented rules of how things must be done, We focus more on the art of electrical circuits by learning how to break down installations and understand them for ourselves. You will learn the wiring techniques used by real Controls Technicians.
What is covered in the course:
- Learn the fundamentals: AC and DC voltages, 3 phase voltages, resistive circuits, ohms law, normally open and normally closed, series and parallel circuits, supply transformers (star & delta), faults to earth.
- Electrical components: Control panels, isolating switches, circuit breakers, fuses, contactors, overloads, asynchronous motors, push buttons, indicator lights, power supplies.
- Types of installations: Single phase, dual phase, power supply, mixed voltage control.
- Installation of a motor control circuit: Install electrical components, wiring of a mock installation, commission installation.
- Modifying an installation: Add and remove components, wire a hold in circuit, commission.
- Fault finding and maintenance: Fault find and repair, use a multimeter, preventative maintenance.
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