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Motor Controls Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Kim Hays (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

kthays@actx.edu

Phone

8063354366

Office Location

Manufacturing Education Center 107N

Office Hours

One hour after morning class & One hour prior to evening class.

Course Information

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Course

IEIR-1310-001 Motor Controls

Prerequisites

CETT 1303 and CETT 1305

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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Department Expectations

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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 for Integrated Systems
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\ 4th Edition
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\ Rockis/Mazur
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\ Published by American Technical Publishers
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\ ISBN #0-8269-1217-6
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\ WORKBOOK FOR ELECTRICAL MOTOR CONTROLS for Integrated Systems
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\ 4th Edition
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\ Rockis/Mazur
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\ ISBN #0-8269-1218-3 
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Supplies

Tool Box/Bag
Fuse Puller
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Student Performance

 

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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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Grading Criteria

Course Evaluations:
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.
 
Final (Overall) Grade Policy:
The final overall grade will be computed by adding the points earned as follows:
 

 

Attendance/Participation
20 pts/session
14 sessions
280 possible
Lab
10 pts/session
14 sessions
140 possible
Homework
Avg. of all work
14 sessions
150 possible
Mid-Term Exam
 
1 Exam
215 possible
Final Exam
 
1 Exam
215 possible
 
 
 
1000 points
1000 Total Possible Points
 
900 – 1000 pts = A
800 -   899 pts = B
700 -   799 pts = C
600 -   699 pts = D
    0 -   599 pts = F

 

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.
 
See Additional Information for more details.
 

 

Attendance

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Calendar

Day 1

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

Day 2

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

Day 3

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

Day 4

Power circuit calculations and components selections. Code requirements.

Day 5

Power circuit calculation exam. Complete Power circuit wiring.

Day 6

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

Day 7

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

Stop / Start station development. Line voltage.

Day 8

Mid-Term Exam. No Excused Abscenses and No Make Up Exams.

Day 9

Stop / Start station review and alternative systems.

Day 10

Interlock systems. Overload interfaces.

Day 11

 Thermostats, limit switches. Reverse action from relay.

Day 12

Alternate control system power sources.

Day 13

Timers, relays, control logic terminology.

Day 14

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

Day 15

Performance test

Day 16

Final Exam. No Excused Absences and No Make Up Exams.

Additional Information

Student Conduct/Class Rules

I try to keep a friendly, non-hostile environment in the class. I apply all rules and regulations evenly and fairly.

     Attendance

  1. There are 16 scheduled sessions. The attendance portion of your final grade will be based on 14 sessions. You may miss two sessions without affecting your attendance grade.
  2. Mid-term and Final exam sessions are not included in the two "no-penalty" sessions you are allowed to miss.
  3. You will clock in and clock out of each session on the computer in room 107. The time clock entries will be the final word on if you attended class or not.
  4. Class starts at 8:00 am. Tardiness will result in loss of attendence points for any session.
  5. Class ends at 11:50 am. Leaving early will result in loss of attendence points for any session.
  6. You are responsible for acquiring notes and homework assignments from fellow students when you are absent.
  7. Home work is due at the first of the following session after is has been assigned. If you are absent when the assinment was made, it is still due at the following session.
  8. Failure to turn in homework on time will result in a 20pt reduction on the homework when turned in at the following session. A paper that is two sessions late will receive a grade of 0.
  9. There are no mid-term or final exam make up tests.

     Conduct

  1. The main thing to remember is to respect each other. 
  2. Cell phones are to be silenced during class. You may use your cell phone calculator in class but never on tests. Texting, gaming, taking non-emergency calls, and etc is not permitted. Students who choose not to follow this rule will have the option of surrendering their phone to me for the class or leaving the class for the day.
  3. It is permissable to bring in food or drinks. No food or drinks are allowed in the labs or computer labs. If a student does not pick up and properly dispose of food wrappers, cans, and bottles, then the food and drink privilege will be revoked for all students.
  4. No smoking in the building. There is an area north of the class room that you may smoke during breaks. Use the ash trays and do not throw butts or trash on the grounds or parking lot.
  5. No chewing tobbacco, dip, snuff, sunflower seeds, or anything else that requires a spit cup.
  6. During class lecture I encourage open discussion; however, when a student asks a direct question to me, I need everyone else to be quite and let me respond. After I have answered the question, anyone wanting to add to or question the answer is welcome to jump in. This fair to all students and will prevent confusion as to what is the proper answer.
  7. Please be considerate of other classes going on in the building and keep your voices down when you are in the hallways during break.
  8. Anyone that causes a disruption will be asked to leave the class.
  9. Bring text book to class every session.
  10. Infractions of any of the above will result in grade reduction for the day and/or disciplanary action. 

 

Syllabus Created on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM

Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM