Each text contains a CD-ROM with Quick Quizzes and reference information. This new edition includes a new chapter on basic electrical principles and more information throughout the text on PLCs, and variable frequency drives.

Contents include:

• Electrical Quantities and Circuits
• Electrical Tools, Instruments, and Safety
• Electrical Symbols and Line Diagrams
• Logic Applied to Line Diagrams
• AC Manual Contactors and Motor Starters
• Magnetism and Magnetic Solenoids
• AC/DC Magnetic Contactors and Motor Starters
• Time Delay and Logic
• Control Devices
• Reversing Motor Circuits
• Power Distribution Systems
• Solid-State Electronic Control Devices
• Electromechanical and Solid-State Relays
• Photoelectric and Proximity Controls
• Programmable Controllers
• Reduced-Voltage Starting
• Accelerating and Decelerating Methods
• Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• Review Questions
• Appendix
• Glossary
• Index