Electricians Guide to AC Motor Controls

BRAND NEW SECOND EDITION - Written by an electrician, for electricians. This book explains motor circuitry in a step-by-step logical sequence that is easy to follow, and to understand. The author nails down the details of control circuits, reduced voltage starters, and even pump controls. The troubleshooting guides make you a hero when you need the answers in a hurry and production is waiting. Another BEST SELLER from Richard A. Cox This Edition contains 18 chapters of fully illustrated diagrams and charts that explain control components, controllers, overload relays, ladder diagrams, wiring diagrams, pilot devices, Article 430 of the NEC, fuses, circuit breakers, reversing circuits, motor deceleration, sequence control, pump controls, duplex controllers, testing 9-lead motors, reduced voltage starters, speed control, high voltage starter, power factor capacitors. Charts and sections of the 2008 National Electrical Code are used along with standard electrical symbols, troubleshooting guide and an index. CONTENTS • Control Components--Definitions and Descriptions • Controllers • Understanding and Using Ladder Diagrams • Using Pilot Devices for Motor Control • Article 430 National Electrical Code • Circuit Protection • Reversing Control Circuits • Motor Deceleration/Stopping • Sequence Control • Sequence Control • Pump Controls • Duplex Controllers • Testing and Connecting Nine Lead Three Phase Motors • Reduced Voltage Starters • Speed Control of AC Motors • High Capacity & High Voltage Starters • Power Factor Correction Capacitors • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) • Control Enclosures