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University of Makati
College of Technology Management

Electrical Technology
Learning Material

BET 31 : Industrial Motor Control

Introduction to
Lesson 1 : Industrial AC Motor Control

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Industrial Motor Control

Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

1. Define the terminologies relating to industrial AC motor control,

2. Determine the purpose of industrial AC motor control, and

3. Discuss the AC motor control parts.

Introduction:

The lesson will introduce you to AC motor control pertaining to the

various terminologies used. It will also present you the definition and

purpose of industrial motor control and the essential parts of industrial

motor control.

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Definition:

Motor Control Motor control is that part of the electrical system which

starts, stops, and reverses motors that drives various

pieces of equipment. In addition, motor control

equipment is designed to limit starting current and

control starting torque.

PARTS OF MOTOR CONTROL

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PURPOSE OF MOTOR CONTROL

1. To start and stop the motor

2. To reverse the rotation of the motor

3. To regulate the speed of the motor

4. For jogging or inching

5. For dynamic braking

6. For plugging

7. To protect the motor and its operator

✓ Several terms must be first compared and understood before

proceeding as these terms have different meaning as used in motor

controls.

1. OVERCURRENT PROTECTION versus OVERLOAD PROTECTION

✓ Over current protection is installed in the power circuit to protect

the conductors and may exist in the form of fuses or circuit breakers.

✓ Overload protection is installed in the circuit to protect the motor’s

winding and may exist in the form of overload relays, heaters or

elements.

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2. WIRING DIAGRAM versus SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

✓ A wiring diagram attempts to illustrate the physical location of all

components, motors and the like are shown in the actual position

that would be found on the installation.

✓ A schematic diagram should be used when designing or

troubleshooting an installation. Control components are re-

arranged to simplify the tracing of the circuit. Line, ladder, or

elementary diagrams are other terms used in lieu of the schematic

diagram.

3. POWER CIRCUIT versus CONTROL CIRCUIT

✓ Power circuit conductors are sized according to the current drawn

by the motor and form the power circuit.

✓ Control circuit contains the control devices that will initiate the

starting or stopping of the motor.

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PARTS OF MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT IN AN ENCLOSURE

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SCOPE OF MOTOR CONTROL

Disconnect:
Type and Rating
Motor Control Circuit:
Full Voltage Starter
Reduced Voltage Supply Conductors:
Starter Number, Size and Type
Reversing or Non-
Reversing
Jogging Control
Cycle Control

Size, Type, Rating of Motor Conductors:

Magnetic Contactor Number, Size and Type
and Overload Relay
Motor:
Type, Rating, Phase,
Voltage and Starter
Type

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ARTICLE 4.30 MOTORS, MOTOR CIRCUITS, AND CONTROLLERS

4.30.1.1 Scope. This article covers motors, motor branch-circuit and

feeder conductors and their protection, motor overload protection,

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