Title: Lab 3-3: Typical Motor Control Circuit with Two Start/Stops
Course: Electrical Motor Controls (Sandbox) > Section: Module 3: Common Control Circuits, 20 hr

Introduction

Now that you know how to make a motor run with a "Start" and a "Stop" button, you will design and build a circuit that will make a motor run with two of each button.

The following video will walk you through the steps of building the circuit. The schematic shown below is of a circuit with only one "Start" and "Stop" button. Remember, you have to design a schematic with two of each button.

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 above. Make sure your circuit works in simulation before moving on to the next step.
3. Unplug the Motor Controls trainer.
4. Build the circuit on the Motor Controls trainer.
5. Plug in and turn on the Motor Controls trainer.
6. Test the circuit.
7. When a user presses and then releases either of the "Start" buttons, the motor coil is energized. It remains energized until either of the "Stop" buttons is pressed or the overloads are tripped.

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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