Introduction to Electrical Controls & Diagram Reading

🚀 Introduction to Electrical Controls & Diagram Reading with Norman Burton 🎓 opponerate the fundamentals of industrial motor control systems and master the art of electrical diagram reading with this comprehensive online course. Designed for individuals aspiring to dive into the world of industrial control, this course offers an accessible introduction to the intricacies of electrical schematics and wiring that power today's industrial control systems.

👩‍🏫 Course Overview: The journey begins with a foundational understanding of motor control circuitry, including overload protection, 2-wire, and 3-wire setups, reversing and non-reversing starter diagrams, as well as the importance of interlocking for mechanical and electrical safety. Norman Burton guides you through the key concepts and methods used in controlling electric motors within industrial environments.

🔵 Understanding Motor Control & Protection Systems:

• Learn about the vital role of motor overload protection 🛡️
• Dive into the intricacies of 2-wire and 3-wire control setups 🔁
• Study reversing and non-reversing starter diagrams to master motor control ⏲️
• Understand the significance of interlocking for enhanced safety protocols ✅

♾️ Schematic Diagram Mastery:

• Gain proficiency in reading basic industrial control electrical diagrams 📐
• Interpret various types of diagrams: wiring, schematic, and single line diagrams (SLDs) 🧩
• Distinguish between wiring diagrams and schematic diagrams 🆗
• Familiarize yourself with the common electrical symbols used in schematic diagrams ✨

📈 Understanding Standards & Symbols:

• Grasp the two main standards applied to electrical schematics: IEEE/NEMA and IEC 🌍
• Recognize the distinctions between IEC and IEEE/NEMA style diagrams 🖼️
• Learn about wire and device numbering systems for seamless navigation 🔢
• Understand page coordinates and ladder wire and device location cross-references 📚

🔗 Cross-Referencing & Advanced Concepts:

• Discover how parent and child components in multipage schematics are interconnected 🌐
• Delve into the purpose of electric motor control within industrial settings 🏭
• Read schematics with precision, including DOL starters, VFDs, soft-starters, and PLCs 🤖
• Unravel the workings of timing relay coils and contacts in industrial control systems ⚙️

🧠 Programmable Logic Controllers & Beyond:

• Tackle the role of a programmable logic controller (PLC) in today's automated processes 🏗️
• Learn how PLC input and output wire numbering operates in industrial control systems 📶

By completing this course, you will have a solid understanding of the basics of electrical controls and diagram reading, setting a strong foundation for a career in industrial control systems. Enroll today and take your first step towards mastering these essential skills. 💼✨