ELCON 215 Advanced Motor Controls

This course provides an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge motor control techniques, focusing on advanced concepts such as variable frequency drives (VFDs) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Participants will delve into the intricacies of VFD programming and wiring, gaining proficiency in harnessing the capabilities of smart frequency drives. The course also introduces PLCs, laying the foundation for understanding their role in modern motor control systems.

Credits

Prerequisites

ELCON 209 ELCON 210 ELCON 211 ELCON 212

Corequisites

This course must be taken the seventh quarter of the program and must be taken in conjunction with ELCON 213, ELCON 214, and ELCON 216.

Distribution

Career Training

Offered

Fall, Spring

Notes

Web-enhanced

Outcomes

Define how to program frequency drives
Define how to wire frequency drives
Introduction to Programmable logic