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Motor Starter Circuits (Motor Controls) is an intermediate course to learn schematics or electrical drawing (power and control circuits) for Motor Starters. We have covered various concepts that are required to design schematics.

Before you start this course make sure your basics on Electrical Schematics is clear. You can also take our Electrical Schematics (Industrial Controls) course for learning basics. We are also thrilled to share that this course has earned the high ranking of 9.4/10 by CourseMarks and ranks in the TOP 4% of 94,680 courses.

Some of the topics that you will come across in this course are:

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Motor Starter Circuits (Motor Controls) is an intermediate course to learn schematics or electrical drawing (power and control circuits) for Motor Starters. We have covered various concepts that are required to design schematics.

Before you start this course make sure your basics on Electrical Schematics is clear. You can also take our Electrical Schematics (Industrial Controls) course for learning basics. We are also thrilled to share that this course has earned the high ranking of 9.4/10 by CourseMarks and ranks in the TOP 4% of 94,680 courses.

Some of the topics that you will come across in this course are:

1) Basic details on schematics - What is schematic ? Where is it used ? Why is it needed?

2) Reading & Understanding Schematic - Title block, Disclaimer, Template, Designations, Cross-referencing, Legends etc.

3) Symbols & Switchgears - Electrical Symbols along with definition & images. Key technical details about switchgear like circuit breakers, 

     Contactors Isolators, Meters , Indicators & Protection devices

          a) Learn Off load & On Load devices

          b) Difference between isolators & circuit breakers

          c) NO & NC contacts

          d) Power & Auxiliary Contactor - contact numbering, advantages & limitations etc.

          e) Instrument Transformers

          f) Protection Devices

4) Designing circuit - in a step by step method - DOL Motor Starter Circuit

  • Control of motors - Star / Stop, Trip

  • Hold-on Contact

  • Indication circuits

  • Local remote

  • Auto manual operations

5) Basics of electrical interlocking

6) Basics of Metering Circuits

7) Application in Switchboards and practice questions.

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Teaches concepts and methods for designing electrical schematics for motor starters
Covers a wide range of topics in motor starter schematics, including symbols, switchgear, and metering circuits
Suitable for individuals with some background in electrical schematics and motor controls
Provides step-by-step instructions for designing a DOL motor starter circuit
Explores the basics of electrical interlocking and metering circuits
Relevant for individuals working in the electrical industry, particularly those involved in the design and maintenance of motor controls

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Motor Starter Circuits (Motor Control) with these activities:
Electrical Symbols Tutorial
Provides a refresher on electrical symbols used in schematics.
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  • Go through the Electrical Symbols Tutorial.
  • Revise the provided symbols document.
Practice Applying Ladder Logic to build Motor Starter circuit
Familiarizes you with basic Ladder Logic that will be useful in Motor Starter Circuit design.
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  • Review the basics of Ladder Logic.
  • Review our PLC Ladder Logic tutorial.
Identify Electrical Symbols in Motor Starter Schematics
Develops familiarity and recognition of electrical symbols used in motor starter schematics.
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  • Collect motor starter schematics.
  • Identify electrical symbols in the schematics.
  • Label and document the identified symbols.
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Attend a Motor Starter Circuit Design Workshop
Provides practical experience and expert guidance in designing motor starter circuits.
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  • Research and identify a relevant workshop.
  • Register and attend the workshop.
  • Actively participate and engage in the workshop activities.
Design a Motor Starter Circuit for a Specific Application
Provides hands-on experience in applying the concepts of motor starter circuit design to a practical scenario.
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  • Identify a specific application for a motor starter circuit.
  • Research and gather necessary information.
  • Design the motor starter circuit using electrical schematics.
  • Document and present the design.
Mentor Junior Students or Colleagues in Motor Starter Circuit Design
Strengthens understanding of motor starter circuit design through teaching and guiding others.
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  • Identify opportunities to mentor others.
  • Prepare materials and resources.
  • Provide guidance and support to mentees.
  • Evaluate and refine mentoring approach.
Contribute to Open-Source Motor Starter Circuit Design Projects
Provides exposure to real-world motor starter circuit design challenges and solutions.
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  • Identify open-source motor starter circuit design projects.
  • Review project documentation and code.
  • Identify areas for contribution.
  • Contribute code, documentation, or other resources to the project.

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