MCCCD Program Description

Electronic Control Systems 2

Course: AIT210

First Term: 2019 Fall

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 2.0 Period(s) 2.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load

Description: Overview of the area of Electronic Control Systems 2 of a manufacturing and industrial facility. Preparation to sit for the NIMS Duty Area 6: Electronic Control Systems Certification Exam.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Install and operate an AC variable frequency volts-to-hertz motor drive system. (I) 2. Effectively use computer applications information systems, and programming. (I)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. AC variable frequency volts-to-hertz motor drive system A. Operation of an AC Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) motor control system B. Function and use of common AC drive parameters C. Operation of insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) and field-effect transistor (FET) as used in VFDs D. VFD alarms/diagnosis and their importance E. Grounding ring (purpose and use with VFD) F. Connect and operate 1. AC VFD with AC motor 2. AC VFD with relay control circuit G. AC VFD using an onboard Human Machine Interface (HMI) 1. Manual operation 2. View and edit parameters

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: March 26, 2019

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