The final lab projects will integrate all three elements. An extension of ECAL 133 with lectures emphasizing commercial wiring methods. Students will perform laboratory work consisting of actual installation of various raceways, as well as connecting of special equipment used in commercial and industrial applications, all in accordance with the National Electrical Code. A lecture and laboratory class oriented to the study of electromechanical control system concepts. Experiments are designed to illustrate the principles, applications, connection and installation procedures of electrical controllers.
Special emphasis is placed on the analysis and development of control circuits.
A lecture and laboratory course dealing with the theory, construction, application, installation, and programming of microprocessor based programmable controllers. Logic networks solving typical industrial control problems are developed and programmed into a variety of controllers to learn the operating techniques and capabilities of each machine. The application of solid state drives as a means to obtain the most desirable machine characteristics is stressed. Several specific motor drives, both AC and DC are studied. Controllers are set up following the manufacturer's start-up and adjustment procedures.