Industrial Controls
In this section, you will learn the complete concept of industrial control systems and how each component works together to operate machines safely and efficiently. You will study relays, timers, proximity sensors, limit switches, contactors, push buttons, and selector switches, understanding their roles in control and protection.
The lessons also cover all types of motor starters, along with how to design, wire, and test control diagrams used in real industrial applications. Every topic is explained in a clear and practical way to help you connect theory with hands-on experience.
By the end of this training, you will be able to design and build your own control circuits with confidence and apply your knowledge to real industrial projects.
What you will learn
- Understand the operation of industrial control components
- Work with relays, timers, sensors, and contactors
- Design and wire industrial control diagrams
- Build and test motor control starter circuits
Course Outline
Module 1: Basic Motor Control and Control Logic
- Introduction to components symbols and digital logic gates.
- Contactor and relay architectures, coil and contacts numbering.
Module 2: Power Supply and Protection Components
- The control transformer, SMPS and breaker selection
- Overload relays and safety relays
Module 3: Solid State Electronic Components
- The On delay timer operation and connection
- The Off delay timer operation and connection
- The Solid State Relay - SSR operation and connection
Module 4: Conventional Motor Starters
- The Direct-On-Line motor starter
- The Forward and Reverse motor starter
- The Star/Delta motor starter
- The Fwd/Rvs Star/Delta motor starter
- The Autotransformer and starting reactor motor starter
Module 5: Sequential Control Circuits
- Man sequence; motor two turns on after motor one turns on
- Auto sequence; motor two turns on after motor one turns on
- Push Button Interlocking System
Module 6: Selector Switch Control Circuits
- Two pole and three pole selector switch control
- Jogging control circuits
- Remote and local control selection
- Manual off automatic control circuits
Module 7: Mechanical Limit Switch Control Circuits
- Mechanical limit switch operation and contact logic
- Over travel control circuits
- Limit switch integration with relays and contactors
Module 8: Proximity Switch Control Circuits
- Inductive, capacitive and photo electric proximity switches
- Over travel control using proximity switches
- Pulse or digital counting using relays
Module 9: Float Switch Control Circuits
- Float switch operation and contact logic
- Basic water level control system
- Fault Diagnostics
Module 10: Control Modes and Automation Principles
- Manual control circuits
- Semi automatic control circuits
- Automatic control circuits
Module 11: Automation Diagram Interpretation and Standards
- Line reference, numbers numerical, reference numbers, and wire reference numbers
- Diagram reading, interpretation and fault diagnostics
Course Instructor
Christgood Appiah is an Instrumentation and Industrial Automation Professional with practical industry experience in Programmable Logic Controllers and Industrial Automation.
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