ACR 140 - Automatic Controls

Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course is a study of the adjustment, repair and maintenance of a variety of pressure and temperature sensitive automatic controls.

Prerequisite(s): Take ACR 101, ACR 106 and ACR 118.

Course Topics:

Electrical Testing Devices/Meters
Electrical Components
Electrical Circuits and Controls
Electrical Troubleshooting

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website

Required Materials:

Clear Safety Glasses

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Draw a wiring diagram for a basic air conditioner with either a line or low voltage control system.
Record electrical system data.
Convert a schematic diagram to a “ladder” diagram in a drawing.
Setup a residential heating and cooling thermostat for installation.
Assemble wiring circuits.

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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024