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Magnetic Starters

$49.00

Duration: 1h


This lesson describes Magnetic Starters. This lesson explains the parts of a magnetic motor starter and its operation. This lesson discusses the correct procedures for troubleshooting a magnetic motor starter. Participants will learn the proper way to determine the malfunction by use of schematic diagrams, manufacturer’s literature, continuity checks, and voltage and resistance tests. This lesson also defines and demonstrates reversing magnetic motor starters.

Objectives:

  • Explain the parts of a magnetic motor starter and its operation, including describing an electromagnet and explaining how the contactor works
  • Identifying troubleshooting steps and performing sensory inspections
  • Performing a test on the armature
  • Executing the disassembly of the motor starter
  • Explaining what an interlock is used for and how mechanical and electrical interlocks work