Title: Lab 3-1: A Look at the Power Circuit
Course: Electrical Motor Controls (Sandbox) > Section: Module 3: Common Control Circuits, 20 hr

Introduction

Now that you know how to make lights turn on via many different circuits/buttons, you will build a circuit that illuminates three lights simultaneously when the contacts are physically pushed in. This shows that three phases of power are going to a motor.

The following video will walk you through the steps of building the circuit.

Lab Instructions

1. Watch the video introduction to this lab.
2. Draw a schematic diagram, in Automation Studio or by hand, that represents a circuit that will operate as described in the video.
3. Unplug the Motor Controls trainer.
4. Build the circuit represented by the schematic you drew on the Motor Controls trainer.
5. Plug in and turn on the Motor Controls trainer.
6. Test the circuit.
7. Design, build, and demonstrate in simulation a complete circuit, demonstrating its power and control.

Submission

To complete this lab, submit a 30-second video following the criteria found in the rubric. If you are working with another student, each of you must record and submit your own video.

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