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2021-2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AIT 210 - Electronic Control Systems II

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Continuation of AIT 205 . Overview of the area of Electronic Control Systems II of a manufacturing and industrial facility. Preparation to sit for the NIMS Duty Area 6: Electronic Control Systems Certification Exam.

Prerequisite(s): AIT 205  or concurrent enrollment.


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Install and operate an AC variable frequency volts-to-hertz motor drive systems.
  2. Effectively use computer applications, information systems, and programming.

Outline:
  1. AC Variable Frequency Volts-to-Hertz Motor Drive System (e.g. Installation, Operation)
    1. Operation of an AC Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) motor control system
    2. Function and use of common AC drive parameters
    3. Operation of IGBT and FET transistors as used in VFDs
    4. VFD alarms/diagnosis and their importance
    5. Grounding Rings (purpose, and use with VFD)
    6. Connect and operate:
      1. AC VFD with AC motor
      2. AC VFD with relay control circuit
    7. AC VFD using onboard HMI
      1. Manual operation
      2. View and edit parameters


Effective Term:
Full Academic Year 2019/20