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ELC-130 Advanced Motors and Controls

This course covers motors concepts, construction and characteristics and provides a foundation in motor controls. Topics include motor control ladder logic, starters, timers, overload protection, braking, reduced voltage starting, SCR control, AC/DC drives, system and component level troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to specify, connect, control, troubleshoot, and maintain motors and motor control systems.

Class

2

Lab

2

Clinical

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Take ELC-111 ELC-112 ELC-131 or ELC-138

Corequisite

None