Introduction to MCEMAX*

Introduction to MCEMAX*

Upon completion of the course the student shall be able to safely perform all MCE® and EMAX tests and use the test results to evaluate the condition of a motor circuit. This course is intended both for technicians who perform testing and analyst who evaluate the results.

The student shall be able to safely perform all MCE® and EMAX tests.

Enabling Objectives

  • EO 1 – List and describe the Six Fault Zones in an electric motor circuit, including which tests are used to determine the condition of each Fault Zone.
  • EO 2 – Identify the equipment safety parameters.
  • EO 3 – Describe the purpose and operation of all major hardware components and their
    associated controls.
  • EO 4 – Describe the purpose, operation, and major components of MCEGold® software during
    user operations.
  • EO 5 – Describe all tests, including initial conditions, performance of the test, basic
    interpretation of test results, and theory of motor operation as it applies to the test.
  • EO 6 – Identify the conditions that may cause the tester to capture inaccurate or unusable data.
  • EO 7 – Given results from specific tests, identify the most likely suspect/faulty motor circuit
    component and the next troubleshooting step to be performed.
  • EO 8 – Match applicable industry standards used by the tester to applicable tests.
  • EO 9 – Describe the purpose and functions of the MCEGold Utilities Menu.
  • EO 10 – Identify the proper methods for database management.

Dates for 2023 in Tampa, Florida

  • January 17 – 20
  • January 24 – 27
  • February 21-24
  • February 28 – March 3
  • March 28 – 31
  • April 25 – 28
  • May 2 – 5
  • May 23 – 26
  • June 20 – 23
  • June 27 – 30
  • July 11 – 14
  • July 25 – 28
  • August 22 – 25
  • September 19 – 22
  • September 26 – 29
  • October 24 – 27
  • October 31 – November 3
  • November 28 – December 1

* Day 4 is a half day on Friday, which has been added to the course for DC MCE and EMAX testing procedures for people who have MCEMAX Model #555X with MCEGold® software. For all others this will be a three-day class ending on Thursday.


Natalie Johnson

Natalie Johnson

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