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

This week and next week we will be working on control relays. This week will highlight electromechanical relays, the difference between general-purpose and machine control relays as well as contact arrangements. You will be introduced to solid-state relay switching methods, two-wire and three wire controls, and methods for connecting 3-phase circuits.
Reading Assignment:
Electrical Motor Controls - Chapter #15      Relays and Solid-State Starters
A power point for this week's material can be found in the "Handout" section.
Highlights on the first part of the chapter are included in one of the videos below.
There is a wiring diagram worksheet that will need to be completed in the "Coursework" section. One of the videos below will help with navigation and explanation of what is to be done on the worksheet.
Also under the "Coursework" section there are two more assignments:
Complete the design of a door security system using the Constructor software on the remote server. This will be the first of a two part design.
Using the "Troubleshooting Motor Circuits" software on the remote server complete 3 more of the assigned faults.