P. Motor Control Centers and Motor Starters

1. Properties and Types

Identify properties, types, and applications ^{2, 3, 4}

• NEMA ICS 2-2000 Industrial Control and Systems Controllers, Contactors and Overload Relays Rated 600 Volts
• Basics of Motor Control Centers
• Fundamentals of three-phase motor starters
• How to Specify the Right Motor Control Center For the Job
• Modern MCCs Get It Together
• Understanding modern motors and controllers

2. Inspection and Test Procedures

Apply visual and mechanical inspections ^{2, 3, 4}

• NFPA 70B: Chapter 16 Motor Control Equipment ^2 3 4
• NFPA 70 2017: Article 430 Part VIII Motor Control Centers ^2 3 4
• Basic wiring for motor control – Technical data guide
• How Much Working Space Is Enough?
• Freedom 2100 MCC Installation Manual

Employ methods and procedures for electrical tests ^{2, 3, 4}

• MCC Catastrophic Failure at a Client Facility
• Field Inspection and Testing of Medium-Voltage Motor Control Centres (MCCs)
• The Case of the MCC Meltdown

3. Interpretation of Test Results

Evaluate test results ^{2, 3, 4}

• NETA-ATS 2017: Section 7.16 Motor Control ^2 3 4
• NETA-MTS 2019: Section 7.16 Motor Control ^2 3 4

Last Update: Feb 02, 2025