AOEMC                                                Electrical Equipment – Motor Controllers and Operation

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Topic 1: Motor Controllers
     
1.1 Explain the purpose of a motor controller. ____   ____
     
1.2 Describe the features of a typical AC motor controller contactor. ____   ____
     
1.3 Describe how a motor controller can protect a motor. ____   ____
     
1.4 Using an electrical diagram, identify the parts of a typical AC motor controller and describe the function of each part. ____   ____
     
1.5 Explain the purpose of overload devices. ____   ____
     
1.6 Identify the parts of a typical thermal overload device and describe the function of each part. ____   ____
     
1.7 Describe how a thermal overload device operates. ____   ____
     
1.8 Identify the parts of a typical magnetic overload device and describe the function of each part. ____   ____
     
1.9 Describe how a magnetic overload device operates. ____   ____
     
     
Topic 2: Motor Operation    
     
2.1 List typical steps for starting up a motor. ____   ____
     
2.2 Describe a procedure for starting up a specific motor in your facility. ____   ____
     
2.3 Describe normal operating checks associated with motor operation. ____   ____
     
2.4 Describe typical problems that can be detected by normal operating checks on a motor. ____   ____
     
2.5 List typical steps for shutting down a motor. ____   ____
     
2.6 Describe a procedure for shutting down a specific motor in your facility. ____   ____


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