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Motor Controls Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor

Terry Tucker (Curriculum Vitae)

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Course

IEIR-1310-004 Motor Controls

Prerequisites

Course Description

General principles and fundamentals of electrical controls and control components including magnetic motor starters, troubleshooting techniques, overload protection and various protective devices, relay logic, schematics and diagrams.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

 

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HANDYMAN~IN~YOUR~POCKET
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Young/Glover
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Published by Sequoia
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ISBN #1-885071-29-9
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ELECTRICAL MOTOR CONTROLS: AUTOMATED INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS
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2nd Edition
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Rockis/Mazur
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Published by American Technical Publishers
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ISBN #0-8269-1675-9
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WORKBOOK FOR ELECTRICAL MOTOR CONTROLS: AUTOMATED INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS
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2nd Edition
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Rockis/Mazur
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Published by American Technical Publishers
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ISBN #0-8269-1676-7
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Supplies

 

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Tool Box/Bag
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Fuse Puller
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Motor Controls

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  1. Analyze schematics and relay logic functions.
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  2. Sketch and construct magnetic solenoid circuits as specified.
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  3. Sketch, construct, operate, and troubleshoot circuit with motor, motor starter, and control devices.
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  4. Sketch, construct, operate, and troubleshoot overload protection circuit to comply with all specifications.
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  5. Demonstrate proper and safe troubleshooting practices.
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  6. Sketch circuit and construct pushbutton and selector switches to operate as specified.
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  7. Select and size relays and conductors.
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  8. Demonstrate proper wiring practices.
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  9. Select and size control circuit components.
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  10. Select and size line voltage components.
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  11. Determine proper power source.
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The student will be able to troubleshoot magnetic solenoids, magnetic motor starters, overload protection devices, various industrial pushbuttons and selector switches, and analyze relay logic functions.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

 

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Notebook & Class Equipment
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Students are required to take notes during lectures, and to turn in a notebook for grading prior to the final exam. Articles, accumulated information, and useful reference material that pertain to relative course topics will be counted towards the notebook grade. Notebook should contain handouts, formula sheets, test, assignments, and task list. All items will be graded from the notebook. Student shall furnish a scientific calculator and personal protective equipment to include safety glasses. Student shall have their own personal hand tools similar to those on the department service tool list. Student shall furnish necessary computer media for information transfer. Student shall furnish required text and Handyman Pocket Handbook.
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Shop Policy
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Read safety handouts provided, use common sense, maintain safe shop practices, keep your Lab clean, and orderly. Keep all safety shields/guards, and equipment in place at all times. Notify your Instructor of faulty wiring/equipment, worn or damaged tools, or missing parts. No horseplay is allowed whatsoever. Academic disciplinary measures will be promptly administered to offending person(s). Please help the Instructor to maintain order so that he can be free to use your time for more effective teaching, and less time housekeeping. We all can enjoy the benefits of an effective and conducive learning environment. Remember to use your safety glasses when entering the shop area. Always perform proper Lock-out / Tag-out.
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Tools, Equipment, and Clothing
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Students shall wear appropriate clothing to perform any work task assigned. Tools and equipment specified for this class and any recommended preliminary class in the Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation curriculum are to be furnished by the student. Failure to dress for work or bring needed equipment may count as an absence. All tools should be properly used and cared for, thus allowing for longevity and safety of both the user and the tool.
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Stealing, vandalism, or pilferage will be dealt with severely!! No drugs, tobacco, drinks, or food allowed!

Grading Criteria

 

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Course Evaluations:
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Students should complete all performance tasks on time at REQUIRED MASTERY LEVEL. Tasks, projects, and various assignments will be scored based on time; accuracy; neatness; completeness; procedure; skill; detail; motivation and attitude; safety practices; clean up; care of manuals, logbooks, and references; and other grading criteria. No task shall be rated until assignment is complete. Complete shall include condition and cleanliness of equipment; clean up of work areas; tool condition and return; all projects, supplies and materials being stored properly. Failure to bring books, notes, notebook, and equipment for a given class may result in a failing grade for that class period.
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Final (Overall) Grade Policy:
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The final overall grade will be computed by adding the points earned as follows:
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Attendance/Participation
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25 pts/session
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14 sessions
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350 possible
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Lab
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10 pts/session
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14 sessions
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140 possible
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Homework
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Avg. of all work
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14 sessions
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100 possible
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Mid-Term Exam
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1 Exam
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200 possible
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Final Exam
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1 Exam
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200 possible
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10 point credit
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1000 Total Possible Points
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900 – 1000 pts = A
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800 -   899 pts = B
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700 -   799 pts = C
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600 -   699 pts = D
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    0 -   599 pts = F

 

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Students are responsible for getting notes from other students when absent. Lab activities will continue on schedule. Individuals will not receive credit for making up activities and there will not be special lab sessions. Some work can be caught up during regular lab times. Missing lab activities may prevent individuals from performing advanced lab exercises for safety and expense reasons.
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Attendance

 

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Attendance in class and lab participation is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning. Student is responsible for clocking-in and clocking-out with the provided system, just as they would at work. Failure to clock-in or clock-out will result in loss of points for that session. The Instructor will adjust system for classes that vary from schedule. All attendance points will come from time sheet. Tampering with the time system will result in the loss of all attendance points for that student. Attendance to the end of the last hour block or until instructor releases class is required in order to receive any of the points. Failure to bring required equipment will result in a loss of all points for the class period.

Calendar

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\ Discuss Syllabus.  Introduce textbook and it application.  Tool requirements. Electrical terms, units, and concepts.

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\ A/C, D/C, single-phase vs. three-phase electricity. Formulas. Reference sources

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\ Survey equipment and differentiate between load circuits and control circuit. Begin load circuit calculations.

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\ Power circuit calculations and components selections. Code requirements.

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\ Power circuit calculation exam. Complete Power circuit wiring.

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\ Present ANSI rules for ladder diagrams. Number ladder diagram lines, rungs, and wires. Code discussion of wiring practices.

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\ Develop ladder diagram by stages and emphasize circuit reading techniques. Begin progressive circuit development  -  trainers.

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\ Day 8

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\ Stop / Start station development. Line voltage.

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\ Stop / Start station review and alternative systems.

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\ Day 10

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\ Interlock systems. Overload interfaces.

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\ Day 11

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\  Thermostats, limit switches. Reverse action from relay.

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\ Day 12

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\ Alternate control system power sources.

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\ Day 13

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\ Timers, relays, control logic terminology.

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\ Day 14

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\ Solid state overload systems, CT's, multiple Stop / Start stations, liquid level controls.

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\ Day 15

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\ Performance test

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\ Day 16

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\ Final Exam

Additional Information

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Syllabus Created on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM

Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM