Motors and their Controls

Anyone keen to learn and become specialists in types of motors, their common applications, and BMS control strategies.

Electrical experience
not essential

Who should attend?

There are no formal entry requirements to attend this workshop, however, it is designed for people working on, or near electrical equipment and systems, it can also refresh practicing electrician’s knowledge and understanding of the procedure.

Course Sylabus

Types of motors, their common applications, and BMS control strategies

  • Components of a typical BMS panel
  • Introduction to Star/Delta starting
  • Interpreting motor nameplate data
  • Correct motor termination procedures
  • Calculating overloads and current
  • Variable Speed Drives (VFDs) and Softstarts: Applications and Operation
  • Energizing and programming a VFD
  • Understanding motor-related panel drawings
  • Relays and contactors: function and connection
  • Typical field devices used with motors
  • Fault finding procedures for motor circuits
  • Diagnosing faulty motors, including testing procedures

This course is NOT currently affiliated with City & Guilds

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From: £540.00 + VAT

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Please Note: Dates are released 3 months in advance

Course Details

  • Course length 2 Days
  • Days Thursday and Friday
  • Times 08:45 – 15:00
  • Maximum class size 10
  • Refreshments/Lunch Lunch provided