Electrical Motor Controls for Integrated Systems

Electrical Motor Controls for Integrated Systems is the industry-leading textbook covering electrical, motor, and mechanical devices and their use in automated systems and industrial control circuits. Topics are organized into sections for modular instruction and can easily be used in seminars and in online educational settings. This edition includes motor control and integrated systems technology for instruction of advanced manufacturing skills. The industry practices complement the advancing technology of motor starters, motor drives, PLCs, semiconductors, and control devices. Essential troubleshooting procedures are integrated into each chapter, and electrical safety has been expanded throughout.CONTENTS• Electrical Quantities and Basic Circuits• Symbols and Diagrams• Test Instruments• Electrical Safety• Control Logic• Mechanical Input Control Devices• Solenoids• Electromechanical Relays• DC Generators• AC Generators• Transformers• Contactors and Magnetic Motor Starters• DC Motors• AC Motors• Reversing Motors• Timing and Counting Functions• Motor Stopping Methods• Motor Load, Torque, and Power Quality Requirements• Reduced-Voltage Starting Circuits• DC Power Sources• Semiconductor Input Devices• Semiconductor Amplifi cation and Switching• Semiconductor Power Switching Devices• Photoelectric Semiconductors, Fiber Optics, and Light-Based Applications• Solid-State Relays and Starters• Motor Drives• Programmable Controllers• Power Distribution and Smart Grid Systems• Preventive Maintenance Systems• Predictive Maintenance Read more