Author: Shawn A. Ballee

Motor Control Systems is designed for programs training technicians for careers in automation and control systems technology. This new title introduces students to the principles of control circuit logic and operation, industrial control components, magnetic and programmable controllers, and the design, operation, and maintenance of electric motors. Written for the beginning technician, this comprehensive title provides a foundation for learning the skills needed to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial control systems. Hands-on lab activities are featured throughout the text to provide practical applications.

Extensively illustrated, the textbook is organized in a logical sequence and covers introductory topics in depth before moving on to more advanced applications. The textbook begins with coverage on workplace safety, interpretation of electrical diagrams, and proper use of electrical test equipment, and features in-depth coverage of contactors and motor starters, AC and DC motors, and motor starting and stopping methods. The textbook also provides modern coverage of electronic control methods, components, and controllers, including power semiconductors, sensors, solid-state relays, soft starters, variable frequency drives, and programmable logic controllers.

This Explore Textbook is the first step in your review process, giving you early access to the contents of the book. The final version of the purchased product will include an interactive eBook with built-in study tools, text-to-speech, collaboration tools, and accessibility for all–available online or offline.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Motor Control Systems, Explore Textbook

• Front Matter
• Section 1 Electrical Fundamentals
• • 1 Workplace Safety
  • 2 Basic Electrical Principles
  • 3 Electrical Diagrams
  • 4 Electrical Test Equipment
• Section 2 Electrical System Components
• • 5 Local Electrical Distribution and Installation
  • 6 Circuit Components
  • 7 Contactors and Motor Starters
• Section 3 Electrical Production, Motors, and Transformers
• • 8 Electrical Production, Generators, and Power Distribution
  • 9 DC Motors
  • 10 AC Motors
  • 11 Transformers
• Section 4 Motor Reversing, Stopping, and Starting Methods
• • 12 Motor Reversing and Stopping Methods
  • 13 Motor Starting
• Section 5 Electronic Control Devices
• • 14 Diodes, Rectifiers, and DC Power Supplies
  • 15 Power Semiconductors
  • 16 Sensors
• Section 6 Electronic Control Systems
• • 17 Solid-State Relays, Contactors, and Soft Starters
  • 18 Variable Speed Drives and Servo Motors
  • 19 Programmable Logic Controllers
  • 20 Communication Networks and HMI
  • 21 Industrial Process Control
• Appendix A: Math Review
• Appendix B: Reference Section
• Glossary
• Index