ISAT 1105 Motor Control Systems and Troubleshooting
This course prepares students to connect, adjust, and operate electrical motor control circuits using these electrical
components: 3-phase AC motors, reversing magnetic motor starters with overloads, drum switches, control relays, timer
relays, pushbutton switches, selector switches, limit switches, pressure switches, and float switches. Other key skills
include: adhering to motor control safety rules, reading ladder logic circuit diagrams, checking for proper ground
connections, wiring motors for high and low voltage, and interpreting common motor control application circuits. Prepares
student to troubleshoot and remedy faults in electric motor control circuits and AC variable frequency drives. Skills
include: adhering to troubleshooting safety rules, systems troubleshooting, component testing, and using digital
multimeters, clamp-on ammeters, and PLC status indicators. Components include: AC VFD drives with volts per hertz
capability, 3-phase AC motors, reversing magnetic motor starters with overloads, drum switches, control relays, timer
relays, manual switches, limit switches, pressure switches, and float switches. Students will complete hands-on labs,
virtual simulations, projects, and critical thinking assignments to help prepare for SACA C-202 Electric Motor Controls
Systems I certification exam.
Prerequisite
ISAT 1102 Electrical Systems
Corequisite
None
Delivery Methods
Traditional, Hybrid