Title: Lesson
Course: Motor Controls (IC 106-IC 106) > Section: Web Content

Again this chapter will be covered in a two week period, the topics covered in the first part of the chapter are:
Manual contactors uses, advantages of using double-break contacts, and how a single-phase and three-phase contactor differ.
Manual starters and how overload protection can protect a motor.
Magnetic contactors construction, and their advantages over manual contactors.
The difference between a two-wire control system and a three-wire control system.
Reading Assignment:
Electrical Motor Controls - Chapter #9   Contactors and Magnetic Motor Starters
The power point for this chapter con be found in the "Handout" section.
There is a video below covering the topics of manual contactors, manual starters, and magnetic contactors. There is also a video below concerning the Constructor software, on the remote server, about designing a three-phase motor.
In the "Coursework" section you will find information for the following assignments:
A wiring diagram of a motor starter and pilot light that you will complete from the line diagram.
Designing a 3-phase motor circuit with start/stop station and a control relay.
Open the Troubleshooting Motor Circuits and completing the last 3 faults in the Advanced section.