EET 2400 - Motor Controls

4 Credits

Prerequisite(s): EET1320
This is a study of the devices and methods used to control and protect DC and AC motots on industrial machinery. This will include 2-wire and 3-wire circuitry, controls relays, motor starters, timers, proximity sensors, forward-reversing and jogging control circuitry. Emphasis is placed on developing, interpreting, and troubleshooting ladder diagram circuits. A basic introduction to the Logo and MicroLogix 1000 PLC is also presented with a focus on how the PLC is used in motor control applications. Offered (Fall)