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Motor Control TELC 0130

Electrical Trades Course

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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

Covers the basic principles of conventional motor control for those working in an industrial setting.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Familiarity with wiring methods and AC Motor operation.

Credits

0.0

Domestic fees

$692.86

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below is one offering of TELC 0130 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 59616

Duration

Tue May 21 - Thu Jun 20 (5 weeks)

  • 5 weeks
  • CRN 59616
  • Domestic fees $692.86
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 21 - Jun 20 Tue, Thu 17:00 - 20:00 Burnaby SE01 Rm. 144
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$692.86

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. Textbooks are not required. This course DOES NOT carry a waitlist and space is limited. Registration is processed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. In the case of course cancellation, students will be notified. Ensure your contact information (e.g. personal email address) is current. For inquiries, email BCIT_Electrical@bcit.ca
Status

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Describe the features of manual motor starters.
  • Draw diagrams for manual AC motor starters.
  • Connect and test manual motor starters.
  • Identification of common symbols & their application in motor control diagrams.
  • Describe the features & construction of three-phase, across-the-line magnetic motor starters.
  • Draw & label schematic diagrams for basic motor control circuits.
  • Convert between schematic & wiring diagrams.
  • Describe features of common control devices.
  • Connect & operate simple three-wire control circuits.
  • Describe features of control and time delay relays.
  • Describe features and applications of plugging switches.
  • Develop circuit diagrams involving automatic and sequence control.
  • Check fuses & perform safety isolation on a fusible disconnect switch.
  • Describe simple troubleshooting procedures for magnetic starters & controls.
  • Interpret CEC rules & regulation about magnetic motor starters.
  • Describe features of programmable relays.
  • Develop programs using relay logic.
  • Connect, operate and program programmable relays.

Effective as of Winter 2018

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