Understanding Motor Controls

Understanding Motor Controls, 4th Edition, by Stephen Herman introduces core electrical control principles. The textbook guides learners as they study standard motor control components and apply them within functional circuits.

Coverage addresses circuit troubleshooting alongside explanations of basic meters and test equipment. The text also includes motor installation procedures aligned with the National Electrical Code, demonstrating how to select appropriate overload heater sizes.

Designed for students with no prior background in motor controls, the textbook provides hands-on laboratory experiments using actual components. These exercises begin with basic circuits and progress to complex arrangements featuring auto-transformer starters and timing relays.