Motor control centers (MCCs) were first introduced in 1937 as a way to conserve wall and/or floor space in industrial facilities. Before 1960, wall-mounted motor starters were used even if only a few ...

Motors can be wired delta or wye. Which arrangement do you choose, and how do you do it? For purposes of making the connection, it doesn’t matter to the installer if the motor is delta-wound or ...

Note: This specialization requires purchase of a hardware kit in order to apply your knowledge and skill with real world tools. The hardware will be used to complete the lab exercises across the four ...

What can you do about flickering lights, a dead sound system, psychotic instruments, undependable turn signals, and horns that don't always work? Our classic Mustang electrical systems are notorious ...

Motors account for at least half of the energy consumed in the U.S. Selecting the right control method for an application lets the motor run most efficiently while maximizing torque and overall ...

When we talk to car owners about what parts of a project they enjoyed tackling, and which ones they hope to never touch again, it always seems that wiring comes out on the top of the "never touch ...

In years past the thought of wiring a street rod would strike fear in the heart of many hot rodders. Fifty years ago wiring a street rod generally involved finding an accurate schematic, a generic ...

Using pulse outputs from a PLC is a cost-effective way to get simple motion. Most, if not all, PLC manufacturers provide a way to control servos and steppers using a pulse train signal. So when a ...