May 31, 2024  
2024-2025 SCC Catalog 
    
2024-2025 SCC Catalog

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

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  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

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2024-2025