Rotating Devices and Control Circuitry WVEIS Code 1771
This course will introduce students to basic control circuits, pilot devices, motor controls, relays, motor braking circuits, alternators and generators and how to troubleshoot AC and DC motors.
Standard 1: Demonstrate safe work habits. (1771.S.1)
Safe Work Habits Objectives
Students will:
1771.1.1 List and explain personal and electrical safety rules applicable to rotating equipment.
1771.1.2 List and explain hand and tool safety rules applicable to rotating equipment.
Standard 2: Interpret blueprints, schematics, and block diagrams for control circuitry. (1771.S.2)
Control Circuitry Objectives
Students will:
1771.2.1 Draw a block diagram of a motor control system.
1771.2.2 Demonstrate knowledge of elementary wiring diagrams and ladder logic.
1771.2.3 Install motor control centers and systems, using wiring diagrams.
1771.2.4 List and identify motor and motor control symbols.
Standard 3: Demonstrate knowledge and skills applicable to pilot devices. (1771.S.3)
Pilot Devices Objectives
Students will:
1771.3.1 Explain purpose and uses of pilot devices.
1771.3.2 Explain and list various types of electronic and mechanical sensors and pilot devices.
1771.3.3 Explain counter circuits.
1771.3.4 Install and troubleshoot various pilot devices and their circuits.
Standard 4: Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to motor controls. (1771.S.4)
Motor Controls Objectives
Students will:
1771.4.1 Explain the difference between manual and automatic circuits.
1771.4.2 List the equipment and parts needed for automatic circuits.
1771.4.3 Identify basic motor control circuits.
1771.4.4 Connect basic AC and DC circuits for automatic and manual control.
1771.4.5 Explain and demonstrate basic troubleshooting of control circuits.
1771.4.6 Install jogging and plugging circuits.
1771.4.7 Install reversing circuits.
1771.4.8 Demonstrate the use of a phase rotation meter.
Standard 5: Apply knowledge and skills to relays. (1771.S.5)
Relays Objectives
Students will:
1771.5.1 Describe and explain relays and relay circuits.
1771.5.2 Identify and install overload relays in control circuits.
1771.5.3 Identify and install potential-type relays in control circuits.
1771.5.4 Explain the difference between relay and magnetic starters.
1771.5.5 Explain troubleshooting techniques of relay and magnetic starters.
1771.5.6 Check various relays for faults or defects.
1771.5.7 Explain, check, and adjust various types of time delay relays.
Standard 6: Differentiate between the different types of motor braking circuits. (1771.S.6)
Motor Braking Circuits Objectives
Students will:
1771.6.1 Explain the various types of braking circuits for AC and DC motors.
1771.6.2 Describe dynamic braking circuits for AC and DC motors.
Standard 7: Troubleshoot AC and DC motors. (1771.S.7)
AC and DC Motors Objectives
Students will:
1771.7.1 Describe the various types of single-phase and three-phase AC motors and DC motors.
1771.7.2 Install, check, and troubleshoot various types of single-phase and three-phase motors in a circuit.
1771.7.3 Install, check, and troubleshoot various types of DC motors in a circuit.
Standard 8: Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to alternators and generators. (1771.S.8)
Alternators and Generators Objectives
Students will:
1771.8.1 List the major parts of an alternator and a generator and explain the function of each part.
1771.8.2 List and describe the different types of alternators and generators.
1771.8.3 Check alternators and generators for faults and defects.
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