Upgrade your Amatrol Electric Motor Control Training!

Amatrol offers many upgrades to the Electric Motor Control Learning System (85-MT5) to expand your teaching capabilities.

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) & Motor Control Training

Amatrol’s Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Motor Control Learning System (85-MT5AB10) teaches learners how to control the movement and velocity of AC motors using an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1000 PLC. Almost every industry uses PLCs to control AC motors including manufacturing facilities, steel manufacturers, paper manufacturers, and many others making this one of the most common applications for PLCs. A common example of PLC motor control is the positioning and homing of an indexing table.

Fault Troubleshooting System

Amatrol’s 890-FTS-1 Motor Control Troubleshooting Module adds to the model 85-MT5 Motor Control Learning System to provide troubleshooting training via computer-based fault insertion. The 890-FTS-1 is unique because it can insert faults into electrical lines that carry full power to electric motors as well as control-level signals. This gives it the ability to create a more realistic troubleshooting environment for students. The Motor Control Troubleshooting Module also avoids damage to the equipment that is normally associated with manual fault insertion because it inserts the faults electronically. Training equipment last longer and troubleshooting is safer for both the student and the teacher.

More Options for Electric Motor Control Training

The Electric Motor Control Learning System (85-MT5) can be customize to fit your training needs. Learn more about the different add-ons available.

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Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) & Motor Control Training (85-MT5AB10)

Amatrol’s Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Motor Control Learning System (85-MT5AB10) teaches learners how to control the movement and velocity of AC motors using an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1000 PLC. Almost every industry uses PLCs to control AC motors including manufacturing facilities, steel manufacturers, paper manufacturers, and many others making this one of the most common applications for PLCs. A common example of PLC motor control is the positioning and homing of an indexing table.

This programmable logic controller training system features an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1000 PLC mounted on an 11-gauge steel panel for use with Amatrol’s Electric Motor Control Learning System (85-MT5). The 85-MT5AB10 covers the basics of PLC knowledge and how to operate them, PLC programming, timers, counters, and PLC integration with motor control components. Learners will then use this PLC knowledge to practice hands-on skills by linking the PLC to a motor starter, a reversing motor starter, and many other real-world devices.

Learning Topics

  • PLC Orientation
  • PLC Operation
  • PLC Programming Languages
  • Numbering Systems
  • PLC Programmable Software
  • PLC Program Analysis
  • Motor Control Basics
  • Seal-In Program Logic
  • Interlock Functions
  • Documentation and Advanced Editing
  • Timer Instructions
  • Time-Driven Sequencing
  • Count Up Instructions

Fault Troubleshooting System (890-FTS1)

Amatrol’s 890-FTS-1 Motor Control Troubleshooting Module adds to the model 85-MT5 Motor Control Learning System to provide troubleshooting training via computer-based fault insertion. The 890-FTS-1 is unique because it can insert faults into electrical lines that carry full power to electric motors as well as control-level signals. This gives it the ability to create a more realistic troubleshooting environment for students. The Motor Control Troubleshooting Module also avoids damage to the equipment that is normally associated with manual fault insertion because it inserts the faults electronically. Training equipment last longer and troubleshooting is safer for both the student and the teacher.

Troubleshooting is one of the most important skills a student can learn. To do so requires intensive practice in a realistic setting and teacher analysis of each student’s methods. The 890-FTS-1 module gives teachers the ability to accomplish this in an effective manner because it can automatically insert a wide array of faults throughout the training system and record student responses in a computer database. With this system, the teacher can work freely in the classroom, analyzing each student’s results and coaching them while other students are performing their troubleshooting exercises.

Learning Topics

  • Automated Fault Insertion
  • Online Student Control
  • Data Tracking
  • Automated Grading
  • Student Reports
  • Class Reports
  • Custom Templates
  • Practice/ Test Modes
  • Custom Grading Rubrics

Motor Braking Learning System (85-MT5-A)

Amatrol’s Motor Braking Learning System (85-MT5-A) adds to the Electric Motor Control Learning System (85-MT5) to expand a learner’s knowledge to the common braking methods found in industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Braking is essential to motor control when motors must be stopped and restarted multiple times. Common applications include rolling mills, conveyors, and power fans. Learners study industry-relevant skills for three of the most common braking methods: electromagnetic braking, plugging, and DC injection. Troubleshooting braking problems under realistic conditions allows learners to experience the challenge and reward that result from applied problem solving.

The 85-MT5-A includes a DC braking station with power supply, transformer and bridge rectifier mounted to a slide-in panel, inertial load module with flywheel, electromagnetic brake, plugging/anti-plugging switch, student curriculum, and instructor’s guide. This system uses industrial quality components that stand up to frequent use and enable learners to better prepare for what they will encounter on the job.

Learning Topics

  • Drum Switch Plugging
  • Manual Motor Control Plugging
  • Timer-Controlled Plugging
  • Electromagnetic Brakes
  • DC Injection Braking
  • Dynamic Braking
  • Operation
  • Installation

Reduced Voltage Starting Learning System (85-MT5-B)

Amatrol’s Reduced Voltage Starting Learning System (85-MT5-B) adds to the Electric Motor Control Learning System (85-MT5) to teach methods of starting electric motors under reduced voltage, 3-phase power distribution using Delta and Wye transformer wiring configurations, and troubleshooting. Reduced voltage starting is ideal for applications where full motor torque could tear or damage a product, such as paper or delicate fabric. Learners will study Wye-Delta power distribution, types of voltage circuits, and the operation of an autotransformer reduced voltage starter.

The 85-MT5-B includes a Dual Transformer Station, featuring two control transformers, and a Power Resistor Station, featuring three 25 ohm, 100 watt resistors. This system uses industrial quality components that stand up to frequent use and enables learners to practice with real-world components that they will encounter on the job.

Learning Topics

  • 3-Phase Power Generation
  • 3-Phase Power Distribution
  • Wye and Delta Wiring Configurations
  • Installation
  • Operation
  • Design
  • Step-Up/Step-Down Transformers
  • Part Winding Reduced Voltage Starting
  • Autotransformer Reduced Voltage Starting
  • Primary Resistor Reduced Voltage Starting

Variable Frequency AC Drive Learning System (85-MT5-C)

The Variable Frequency AC Drive Learning System (85-MT5-C) adds to Amatrol’s Motor Control Learning System (85-MT5) to teach hands-on skills and industrial applications where variable frequency drives (VFDs) are used to vary the speed of an otherwise fixed speed AC motor. Common applications for VFDs include fans, pumps, conveyors, mixers, grinders, hoists, and many more. Learners will work through Amatrol’s unmatched curriculum and study about the operation, installation, design, performance analysis, and troubleshooting of variable frequency drives. Learners then practice hands-on skills like programming and operating a variable frequency AC drive to ramp a motor up to its rated speed and decelerate to a stop.

The 85-MT5-C features heavy-duty, real-world components a Powerfl ex4 variable frequency drive, multi-turn potentiometer for speed control, and selector switches for general drive control, performing basic stop/start, ramping, and dynamic braking. These real-world components help to prepare learners for situations that they will encounter on the job.

Learning Topics

  • 2-Wire Control
  • 3-Wire Control
  • Manual Control
  • Open Loop Speed Control
  • Dynamic Braking
  • Programmable Acceleration
  • Programmable Deceleration
  • Programmed Diagnostics
  • Motor Jogging
  • PLC Interfacing
  • Troubleshooting
  • Operation
  • Installation and Maintenance

Variable Frequency AC Drive Learning System (85-MT5-C)

The Variable Frequency AC Drive Learning System (85-MT5-C) adds to Amatrol’s Motor Control Learning System (85-MT5) to teach hands-on skills and industrial applications where variable frequency drives (VFDs) are used to vary the speed of an otherwise fixed speed AC motor. Common applications for VFDs include fans, pumps, conveyors, mixers, grinders, hoists, and many more. Learners will work through Amatrol’s unmatched curriculum and study about the operation, installation, design, performance analysis, and troubleshooting of variable frequency drives. Learners then practice hands-on skills like programming and operating a variable frequency AC drive to ramp a motor up to its rated speed and decelerate to a stop.

The 85-MT5-C features heavy-duty, real-world components a Powerfl ex4 variable frequency drive, multi-turn potentiometer for speed control, and selector switches for general drive control, performing basic stop/start, ramping, and dynamic braking. These real-world components help to prepare learners for situations that they will encounter on the job.

Learning Topics

  • 2-Wire Control
  • 3-Wire Control
  • Manual Control
  • Open Loop Speed Control
  • Dynamic Braking
  • Programmable Acceleration
  • Programmable Deceleration
  • Programmed Diagnostics
  • Motor Jogging
  • PLC Interfacing
  • Troubleshooting
  • Operation
  • Installation and Maintenance

Electronic Sensors Learning System (85-MT5-D)

Amatrol’s Electronics Sensors Learning System (85-MT5-D) adds to the Motor Control Learning System (85-MT5) to teach the function and applications of a variety of electronic sensors in industries like automotive, packaging, and security. This learning system is comprised of heavy-duty, real-world industrial components such as capacitive, inductive, and infrared sensors that are built to stand up to heavy use.

Learners can connect and operate these sensors, study their design, and analyze their performance in order to build skills that can be applied to real-world job opportunities. Amatrol reinforces this skill-building practice with strong curriculum that thoroughly explains electronic sensor topics such as factors that affect a sensor’s performance. This combination of hands-on skills and strong theoretical knowledge gives learners the ability to not only understand where to use a sensor in a circuit, but why it’s there and what its function is.

Learning Topics

  • Capacitive Sensors
  • Inductive Sensors
  • Infrared Photoelectric Sensors
  • PNP Transistors
  • NPN Transistors
  • PLC Interfacing
  • Applications
  • Operation
  • Installation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Design

Electronic Counter Learning System (85-MT5-E)

Amatrol’s Electronic Counter Learning System (85-MT5-E) adds to the Motor Control Learning System (85-MT5) to teach electrical event counting in electrical motor control circuits. Electrical counters are used in a wide variety of applications including production counting, reject counting, sorting, and flow timing. The 85-MT5-E features a digital 3-digit electronic counter set within a heavy-duty, 11-gauge steel slide in panel built to stand up to frequent use.

This learning system also features world-class curriculum that covers counter and timer operation, designing circuits, and troubleshooting. Learners can then directly apply this theoretical knowledge to practice hands-on skills such as designing a timed one-shot motor control circuit, a timed repeat cycle motor control circuit, and a motor control circuit using the counter to tally operations. Learners can also practice troubleshooting a timed one-shot motor control circuit and a timed repeat cycle motor control circuit.

Learning Topics

  • Electrical Counter Types
  • Operation
  • Applications
  • Installation
  • System Design

SCR Speed Control Learning System (85-MT5-F)

Amatrol’s DC Drive with SCR Speed Control Learning System (85-MT5F) adds to the Electronic Motor Control Learning System (85-MT5) to teach variable speed motor control of DC electric motors using Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)-based circuits. SCRs convert AC voltage into a DC voltage in order to provide efficient variable speed control of DC motors and are widely used within industrial applications such as cranes and machine tool spindles.

The 85-MT5-F features heavy-duty components like an SCR speed control unit, DC shunt wound motor, and fuse block to give learners real-world practice on SCR speed control skills such as connecting and operating a motor with SCR half-wave speed control, measuring the performance of SCR half-wave speed control, and troubleshooting an SCR speed control circuit. These hands-on skills are carefully interwoven with world-class SCR speed control curriculum so that learners understand both the theoretical and practical knowledge that they’ll need to be successful.

Learning Topics

  • SCR Motor Control
  • SCR Half-Wave Speed Control
  • SCR Function and Applications
  • SCR Operation
  • Observe Output Waveform
  • SCR Half-Wave Speed Control Performance
  • SCR Full-Wave Speed Control
  • Connect and Operate a Motor
  • SCR Full-Wave Speed Control Performance
  • SCR Controller Troubleshooting