Description
* Description: Motors power industry; this lab demystifies control circuits so you can wire and verify them with confidence. You’ll read ladder diagrams, identify control versus power paths, and assemble start/stop circuits with maintained and momentary devices. Interlocks and overload protection are explained with hands‑on simulations you can reset safely. A VFD wiring segment covers control terminals, shielded cable, grounding, and separation from sensitive signals. Examples show three‑wire control, seal‑in contacts, jog functions, and e‑stop wiring with clear labeling conventions. Commissioning notes teach sequence checks, rotation verification, and parameter capture for turnover documentation. Fault cases explore nuisance trips, ground faults, and noise coupling—and how to eliminate them. A maintenance routine outlines inspection intervals, torque checks, and enclosure housekeeping. All exercises emphasize de‑energizing, verifying absence of voltage, and following site procedures. You’ll leave with templates for schematics, cable tags, and test reports that reduce start‑up stress.
* Format: Simulation app, wiring demos, ladder‑logic worksheets, VFD quick‑start guide, and commissioning checklists.
* Duration: 2.5 hours of instruction plus a 60‑minute simulation lab.
* What You’ll Learn: Motor control circuits, interlocks, overloads, VFD basics, commissioning, and fault isolation.
* Target Audience: Apprentices and technicians supporting small motor installations and retrofits.
