INST 135 - Motor Controls

Presents the fundamentals of electrical motor control components, circuits, and systems. Topics include electrical control symbols, power distribution, control transformers, solenoids and relays, motor starters, pilot devices, timers and sequencers, direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) motor principles, and proximity sensors. Prerequisite(s): C or better in INST 133 or concurrent enrollment.
(PCS 1.2, 3 credit hours - 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)