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Table Of Contents2 EM-101 Basic Electricity - DC

4 EM-101A Basic AC/DC Concepts6 EM-102 Basic Electricity - AC

8 EM-103 Electrical Print Reading10 EM-104 Test Equipment

12 EM-105 Wiring

14 EM-106 Batteries

16 EM-107 NEC Overview18 EM-108 Conduit Bending20 EM-200 Industrial Electronics

22 EM-201 Transormers24 EM-202 Motor Theory

26 EM-203 AC and DC Generator Theory28 EM-204 Motor Controls

30 EM-205 DC Cranes and Controls32 EM-206 Electrical Troubleshooting

34 EM-300 Basic PLC

36 EM-302 AC and DC Drives38 EM-303 Basic Digital Circuits

40 EM-400A Instrumentation I42 EM-400B Instrumentation II

44 EM-401 Valves and Valve Actuators46 EM-402 Analytical Measurement

48 EM-403 Process Control Fundamentals50 GEN-001 Basic Mathematics

52 GEN-002 Scaolding54 GEN-003 System Problem Solving and Troubleshooting

56 MM-101 Measurement and Tools

58 MM-102 Rigging60 MM-103 Introduction to Bearings and Lubrication

62 MM-105 Mechanical Print Reading64 MM-106 Combustion

66 MM-201 PT - Clutches68 MM-202 PT - Belt Drives

70 MM-204 PT - Chain Drives72 MM-205 PT - Gears

74 MM-206 Lubrication76 MM-207 Bearings

78 MM-208 Mechanical Crane Inspections

80 MM-209 Fans Blowers and Compressors82 MM-301 Shat and Coupling Alignment

84 MM-302 Pipeftting

86 MM-303 Seals and Packing88 MM-304 Pumps and Pump Repair90 MM-400 Hydraulics and Pneumatics

92 MM-403 Industrial Electricity and Electronics or Mechanics94 MM-500 Mechanical Concepts

96 SAF-001 Electrical Saety and Lockout-Tagout98 SAF-002 Electrical Saety or Qualifed Electrical Personnel

100 SAF-003 Mechanical Saety and Lockout-Tagout

102 SAF-004 Electrical Saety or Non-Qualifed Electrical Personnel104 WE-101 Structural Welding

106 WE-103 Pipe Welding

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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Distinguishing Conductors And

Insulators

Observing Electrical SafetyPrecautions

Defining Electromotive

Force/Voltage

Explaining Current Flow

Describing the Properties of

Resistance

Day 2

Constructing Series Circuits Constructing Parallel Circuits

Defining Basic Electrical Laws

Constructing Resistive Circuits

Day 3

Generating Sine Waves

Defining Frequency, Period And

Wavelength

Calculating Sine Wave Voltage

And Current Values

Observing AC Phase Relationships

Day 4

Calculating Resistance In AC

Circuits

Using Inductance In AC Circuits

Using Capacitance In AC Circuits

Day 5

Calculating Power In AC Circuits

Review

Written Exam

COURSE NUMBER: EM-101ACourse Purpose

This course provides information on the basic concepts of electricity and

magnetism, including basic circuit concepts, and measurement of electrical

quantities and associated numerical concepts, Ohms Law, practical circuits,

electromagnetism, and electrical measurements. There are hands-on exercises

for device operation and simple circuit construction and analysis.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

State and apply electrical laws for direct current circuits

Construct DC Circuits

Measure and evaluate DC circuits

Troubleshoot DC circuits

Describe the general safety precautions that must be observed when

working around electrical equipment.

Discuss the composition of the atom and its relation to electrical charge.

Describe the characteristics of conductors and insulators.

Describe electromotive force (EMF).

Describe the voltage and current transients that occur in a capacitive circuit.

Define capacitive reactance and explain how it is affected by frequency.

Explain the relationship between voltage and current in the following AC

circuits: RC circuit, LC circuit, and RLC circuit.

Define sine wave and explain how one is generated.

Explain Ohms Law.

Explain Kirchhoffs Current Law and explain Kirchhoffs Voltage Law.

And much more

Craft SkillsBasic AC/DC Concepts Course Description



Who Should Attend

I&C technicians Electricians Electrical Technicians

Prerequisites

To successfully complete this course, the following

prerequisites are required:

None

Technology Requirements

All technology is provided for student use in the

classroom by Rockwell Automation. It is not necessary

for students to bring any technology with them when

attending this course.

Student Materials

To enhance and facilitate your learning experience, the

following materials are provided as part of the course

package.

Student Manual, which contains the key concepts,definitions, and examples presented in the course and

includes the hands-on exercises.

Lab Guide which includes the hands-on exercises.

Hands-On Practice

Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to

practice the skills you have learned through a variety of

hands-on exercises. These exercises focus on the skills

introduced in each lesson.

You will also have the opportunity to combine andpractice groups of key skills by completing multiple

integrated practices during the course

Next Learning Level

Once you have mastered the skills covered in this course,

you may want to attend specific training, such as:

Electrical Troubleshootingcourse (Course No. EM-206).

Course Length

This is a five-day course.

Course NumberThe course code is EM-101A.

To Register

To register for this or any other Rockwell Automation

training course, contact your local authorized Allen-

Bradley Distributor or your local Sales/Support office for

a complete listing of courses, descriptions, prices, and

schedules.

You can also access course information via the Web at

http://www.rockwellautomation.com/training

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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Differentiating AC components


Day 2

Determining Peak, Average and

RMS Values

Locating Peak, Average and RMS

Values on Waveforms

Day 3

Applying Resistors to AC Circuits

Determining Voltage and Current

Relationships in AC Circuits

Day 4

Determining Characteristics of

Inductors and Inductive Circuits

Explaining Voltage and Current

Transients in Inductive Circuits

Day 5

Determining Characteristics of

Capacitors and Capacitive Circuits

Explaining Voltage and Current

Transients in Capacitive Circuits

Day 6

Determining Voltage/Current

Relationships in Complex Reactive

Circuits

Day 7

Applying Transformers to Circuits

Day 8

Generating Power for Distribution

Transmitting Power

Day 9

Distributing Power

Determining Delta and Wye

Transformer and Electrical Systems

Day 10

Review

Lab Evaluation

Written Exam

COURSE NUMBER: EM-102Course Purpose

This course provides information on the basic concepts of AC electricity,

including AC waveforms, electrical measurements, resistance, inductance,

capacitance, impedance, multi-phase circuits, and transformer action. There are

extensive hands-on exercises to construct, evaluate, and troubleshoot AC

circuits.


Define sine wave and explain how one is generated.

Define the following terms: frequency, period, wavelength, peak AC

voltage, peak AC current, effective AC voltage, and effective AC current.

Describe the voltage and current transients that occur in an inductive circuit.

Describe the voltage and current transients that occur in a capacitive circuit

Given a diagram, calculate impedance for the following AC circuits: RC

circuit, LC circuit, and RLC circuit.

Explain the relationship between voltage and current in the following AC

circuits: RC circuit, LC circuit, and RLC circuit.

Describe how reactive components are used as filters.

Explain the phase relationship between primary and secondary voltages of

like wound and unlike wound transformers

Describe the basic components in a power distribution system.

Identify and explain the function of protective devices in a distribution

system.



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Who Should Attend

This course is designed for electrical maintenance

technicians.

Prerequisites



None






Student Materials



package.

Student Manual, which contains the key concepts,definitions, and examples presented in the course


Hands-On Practice





You will also have the opportunity to combine and

practice groups of key skills by completing multiple

integrated practices during the course

Next Learning Level



Electrical Print Readingcourse (Course No. EM-103).

Course Length

This is a two-week course.

Course NumberThe course code is EM-102.

To Register





schedules.




companies.



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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Distinguishing Electrical Print

Types And Uses

Recognizing Print Organization

And Layout

Interpreting Print Symbology And

Conventions

Interpreting Block Diagrams

Outlining One-Line Diagrams

Day 2

Analyzing Circuits

Reading P&ID Drawings Interpreting Loop Diagrams

Recognizing Logic Symbols

Day 3

Analyzing Logic Circuits

Diagramming Ladder Logic

Symbols

Interpreting Ladder Logic Layout

Review

Written Exam

COURSE NUMBER: EM-103

Course Purpose

This course provides the participant with the basic understanding of electrical

prints and components associated with electrical print reading, it also provides

the participant with the ability to interpret simple ladder logic diagrams used for

PLC programming. There are hands-on exercises for print reading.


Explain and describe the purpose of the title block, legend, revisions, and

material list in terms of location and content.

Given an electrical print, identify the organizational make-up of the print.

Discuss and be familiar with common electrical print symbols and the

components they represent.

Identify and interpret an electrical block diagram and a one-line diagram.

Identify and interpret an electrical three-line diagram.

Identify and interpret connection diagrams.

Identify and interpret simple ladder logic diagrams used for PLC

programming.

Discuss and be familiar with common process loop symbols and their

functions.

Identify and interpret a P&ID. Given a simplified P&ID, identify the controlled variable, the measured

variable, the manipulated variable, and the final control element




Who Should Attend


technicians, but is also used for cross-training of

mechanical maintenance technicians.

Prerequisites



None






Student Materials



package.

Student Manual, which contains the key concepts,

definitions, and examples presented in the course


Hands-On Practice







integrated practices during the course.

Next Learning Level


you may want to attend specific training, such as: Test

Equipmentcourse (Course No. EM-104).

Course Length

This is a three-day course.


To Register





schedules.




companies.



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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Categorizing Electrical Tests

Recognizing Test Equipment Types

Interpreting Ammeter readings

Using Oscilloscopes

Evaluating Waveforms with an

Oscilloscope

Day 2

Measuring Insulation resistance

Using Megohm meters

Performing High Potential Tests

Using Doble Testers

Day 3

Applying Predictive Maintenance

Basics

Performing Thermography

Conducting Infrared testing

Evaluating infrared images

Review

Written exam


This course provides information on the four categories of testing, safety

precautions associated with testing and the use and care of different test

equipment to include Doble test sets, megohmmeter function and operation and

various applications for thermography and infrared scanning. There are hands-

on exercises for inspection and use of given test equipment.


List and briefly describe the four categories of testing.

Describe methods of classifying test equipment.

List at least ten general safety precautions.

Explain the purpose of insulation testing.

Describe different parameters tested on insulation.

Describe high-voltage megohmmeter function and operation.

Describe the DC high-potential test.

Describe use of the high-potential tester.

Describe the purposes of the Doble test.

Describe the basic operation of the Doble test set.

Describe thermography.

Discuss the factors affecting infrared sensing.

Describe various applications for infrared scanning.

Discuss the use of infrared imaging.




Who Should Attend


technicians.

Prerequisites



None






Student Materials



package.



Hands-On Practice








Next Learning Level


you may want to attend specific training, such as: Wiring

course (Course No. EM-105).

Course Length


Course NumberThe Course Code is EM-105.

To Register





schedules.




companies.



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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Describing the Electrical

Characteristics Of Conductors,

Semiconductors And Insulators

Differentiating Construction

Material Characteristics

Selecting Cable Jackets

Day 2

Recognizing Cable Types And

Characteristics

Utilizing Proper Installation

Methods

Pulling Wire And Cable

Slicing Wires

Low And Medium Voltage

Splicing

Day 3

Applying Cable And Wire

Terminations

Terminal Board Installing And

Connecting

Review

Written Exam


Course PurposeThis course provides information on the wiring requirements, material

identification, and the installation and splicing of wiring. There are hands-on

exercises for wiring installation.


Identify wiring and wiring materials.

Use an American Wire Gauge to determine wire size.

Determine the size wire needed for a given installation.

Splice wires.

Install wires.




Who Should Attend


technicians.

Prerequisites



None






Student Materials



package.



Hands-On Practice








Next Learning Level



Batteries course (Course No. EM-106).

Course Length



To Register





schedules.




companies.



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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Defining Battery Characteristics

Distinguishing Primary And

Secondary Batteries

Listing Types Of Lead-Acid

Batteries

Interpreting Battery System

Terminology

Following Standards And Code

Requirements

Listing Battery Applications

Applying Charging And

Discharging Methods

Using Maintenance-Free

Batteries

Recognizing Overcharging

Preventing Thermal Runaway

Review

Written Exam


Course Purpose

This course provides information on the concepts associated with industrial

batteries and Universal Power Supplies (UPS), battery and UPS function, battery

and UPS design, battery maintenance, storage and transportation, installation

and removal, and potential faults.


Discuss the purpose of the major components of a large storage battery.

Describe the operation of large storage batteries during the following

conditions: steady state, discharge, and charge.

Describe how to measure the following battery parameters: total battery

voltage, individual cell voltage, and specific gravity of electrolyte.

Describe the use of total battery voltage and individual cell voltage

measurements.

State the relationship between specific gravity and state of battery charge for a

lead-acid battery and a nickel-cadmium (nicad) battery.

Discuss how battery capacity is affected by different discharge rates.

Determine current state of charge of a lead-acid battery given the rated

capacity and specific gravity drop.

List precautions associated with handling electrolyte.

Describe monthly battery checks, including what is covered on a visual

inspection and what pilot cell measurements are taken.

Describe quarterly battery checks, including intercell connectors and cell

measurements.

Explain battery replacement criteria and procedure

Explain the theory of operation of static inverters.




Who Should Attend


technicians.

Prerequisites



None






Student Materials



package.



Hands-On Practice








Next Learning Level



National Electric Code Overview course (Course No.

EM-107).

Course Length

This is a one-day course.

Course Number

The course code is EM-106.

To Register





schedules.




companies.



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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Describing NEC Document Layout

Utilizing NEC Glossary

Applying Wire Identification

Standards

Using Ampacity Ratings

Describing Ground Fault

Interruption (GFI) Requirements

Calculating Conductor Voltage

Drop

Day Two

Selecting Lightning Protection Following Grounding

Requirements

Utilizing Wiring And Raceways

Following Mounting Requirements

Selecting Protective Circuits And

Devices

Review

Written Exam


Course Purpose

This course provides an overview of proper wiring practices as presented in the

National Electrical Code (NEC).


Understand the layout of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Understand the relationship between the NEC and the National Electrical

Safety Code.

Differentiate between NEC and OSHA examination, installation, and use

requirements.

Determine proper methods of identification for grounded conductors,grounding conductors, and multi-wire branch circuits.

Understand bonding and grounding requirements for services, feeders,

branch circuits, and utilization equipment.

Select the proper size and location of overcurrent protection for various

types of utilization equipment.

Be knowledgeable of requirements for temporary wiring and GFCI

applications.

Be knowledgeable of acceptable wiring methods and materials, including

recent changes in acceptable industrial wiring methods and materials.

Select the proper size of raceway, fitting, and boxes, including wire bending

space, component sizing, and conductor identification.

Understand acceptable wiring methods for hazardous (classified) locations.

Size motor circuits and required components according to recent code

changes




Who Should Attend


technicians.

Prerequisites



None






Student Materials



package.



Hands-On Practice








Next Learning Level


you may want to attend specific training, such as: Conduit

Bending (Course No. EM-108).

Course Length

This is a two-day course.


To Register





schedules.




companies.



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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Distinguishing Conduit Types And

Functions

Recognizing Materials And Their

Uses In Conduit Application

Interpreting Conduit Data

Bending Rigid Conduit (IMC)

Day Two

Using Liquid Tight Flexible Metal

Conduit

Following Fill And Spacing

Requirements

Applying Conduit Cutting Methods

Day Three

Conduit Reaming And Threading

Calculating Bend Radius

Following Support Requirements

Offset Bending

Lab Exercises

Review

Written Exam

Final Lab


Course Purpose

This course provides information on the calculating and making conduit bends.

There are hands-on exercises for bending and installing conduit.


Use basic trigonometry to calculate conduit bends.

Use offset and shrink tables to calculate conduit bends.

Determine bender take-up, bend gains, and offset shrinkage in order to

determine a conduit run.

Make various bends with a hand bender.

Make various bends with a Chicago style bender.




Who Should Attend


technicians.

Prerequisites



None






Student Materials



package.



Hands-On Practice








.

Next Learning Level



Industrial Electronics course (Course No. EM-200).

Course Length



To Register





schedules.




companies.



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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Explaining Diode Operations

Using Diodes in Circuits

Comparing Diode Types

Differentiating Rectifier Types

Day Two

Filtering Rectified Waveforms

Using the Following Filters:

o Capacitive

o Choke

o Multiple Section

o Pi

o RC Input Filter

Day Three

Dividing Voltage Using Series and

Parallel Voltage Dividers

Using Current Dividers

Regulating Voltage

Multiplying Voltage

Day Four

Applying SCRs to Circuits

Using Zener Diodes as Regulators Applying Varistors

Describing LED Operation

Methods

Differentiatng NPN and PNP

Bipolar Transistors

Biasing Transistors

Day Five

Testing Transistors

Wiring Transistor Circuits for

Amplification

Using Opto-Electronic Devices Applying Integrated Circuits

Review

Final Lab

Written Exam


Course Purpose

This course provides information on the function and circuit analysis of power

supplies, amplifiers, integrators, comparators, and oscillators. There are hands-

on exercises for wiring, and analyzing the various circuits.


Describe the P-type region, N-type region, and junction of a PN junction

diode.

Discuss the characteristic curves and specification ratings of a diode.

Describe the operation of a light-emitting diode, a photoconductive device,

and a photovoltaic device.

Describe the differences between an NPN transistor and a PNP transistor,

and identify the schematic symbol for each.

Explain how the three kinds of transistor connections affect circuit values.

Discuss the basic functions of power supplies and power conditioners.

Discuss the functions of filters, voltage regulators, voltage dividers,

switching power supplies, and ferroresonant power supplies.

Describe the operation of a silicon-controlled rectifier.

Discuss the operation of bridge and three-phase rectifiers, and explain how

voltage multipliers work

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of capacitance, inductance, RC,and LC power supply filters.

Explain the function of the control circuit and the current limiting circuit in

series voltage regulators.

Discuss at least five kinds of test equipment and tools used to troubleshoot

power supplies.

And much more.



Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for electrical maintenance

technicians, electronic technicians and I.C technicians.

Prerequisites



None






Student Materials



package.



Hands-On Practice








Next Learning Level



Transformers course (Course No. EM-206).

Course Length


Course NumberThe course code is EM-200

To Register





schedules.




companies.



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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Explaining Induction And

Transformer Action

Distinguishing Transformer Types

Describing Transformer

Components

Detailing Three Phase Circuits

Wiring Single Phase and three

Phase Configurations

Interpreting Nameplate Data

Day Two Following Safety Precautions

Changing Taps

Sizing Transformers

Performing Maintenance And

Inspections

Day Three

Identifying Transformer

Malfunctions

Troubleshooting And Repairing

Transformers

Final Lab

Review

Written Exam


Course Purpose

This course provides information on the concepts associated with transformers,

transformer function, transformer design, transformer maintenance, transformer

faults, and transformer inspecting and testing. There are hands-on exercises for

transformer wiring and installation.


Describe the basic principles of electromagnetic induction.

Describe the application of electromagnetic induction in an elementary

transformer.

Describe the major components of a transformer.

Describe the operation of a transformer.

Describe the properties of three-phase circuits.

Describe the construction of a three-phase transformer.

Describe the standard three-phase transformer wiring configurations.

Describe the information found on a transformer nameplate.

Describe the process of changing taps on a three-phase distribution

transformer.

Describe transformer general safety precautions.

Describe the basic types of transformers.

Describe how to size a transformer for a specific application.

Describe types of transformer malfunctions.

Describe transformer testing and inspection.




Who Should Attend


technicians.

Prerequisites



None






Student Materials



package.



Hands-On Practice








Next Learning Level


you may want to attend specific training, such as:Motor

Theory course (Course No. EM-202).

Course Length



To Register





schedules.




companies.



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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Explaining Motor Theory

Defining Motor Terminology

Wiring Motor Connections

Day Two

Applying Motor Control Methods

Testing Direction And Speed

Controls

Day Three

Identifying Replacement

Considerations

Recognizing Special MaintenanceRequirements

Performing Rotating Machinery

Maintenance And Testing

Troubleshooting And Repairing

Lab Exercises

Final Lab

Review

Written Exam


This course provides information on the principles of operation associated with

motors and motor components, including AC/DC theory of operation including

torque, pullout torque, and slip.


Define the following terms: motor, motoraction, andgeneratoraction.

Explain the left-hand and right-hand rules for motors and generators.

Define the terms counter electromotive force and commutator.

Describe the operation of an elementary DC motor.

Describe the methods used to minimize the effects of armature reaction.

Identify the major components of a basic DC motor.

State the purpose of the major components of a basic DC motor.

Describe the operation and characteristics of the following DC motors:

shunt DC motor, series DC motor, and compound DC motor.

Explain the operating principles of a basic AC motor.

Describe the operation of the following AC motors: three-phase induction

motor, three-phase synchronous motor, split-phase induction motor, shaded-

pole induction motor, capacitor-start induction motor, capacitor-run motor,

repulsion-start motor, and reluctance motor.

Describe the construction of a squirrel cage and wound rotor motor.

Identify three types of single-phase AC motors.

Compare delta to wye wiring for voltage, current, and power capabilities.

Troubleshoot motors.

Use test equipment to identify motor failures.



Who Should Attend


technicians.

Prerequisites



None






Student Materials



package.



Hands-On Practice








Next Learning Level


you may want to attend specific training, such as:AC and

DC Generator Theory course (Course No. EM-203).

Course Length



To Register





schedules.




companies.



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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Defining Generator Terms

Explaining Generator Theory

Describing DC Generator

Construction and Operation

Applying the Effects of Armature

Reaction to Generator Operation

Day Two

Describing AC Generator

Construction and Operation

Sharing Loads BetweenGenerators

Differentiating Stationary

Armature Generators and Rotating

Armature Generators

Performing Generator Maintenance

Review

Written exam

Final lab


This course provides information on the concepts associated with generators,

generator function, generator design, three phase voltage, and load sharing.


Explain the principles of magnetism.

Define the termgenerator action.

Define the term electromotive force.

Explain the purpose of generators.

Describe the construction of basic DC generators.

State the function of the commutator and brushes.

Describe the construction and operation of a basic DC generator

commutator.

Explain why electromagnets are used to produce the field in generators.

Explain how voltage is induced in a stationary armature.

Explain how a magnetic field is produced on a rotor.

Explain how three-phase voltage is produced.

Describe the construction of an AC generator stator.

Describe the construction, including advantages and disadvantages, of the

following: AC generator salient pole rotors and AC generator turbo rotors.

Describe armature reaction and its effects in AC generators.

Describe armature impedance and its effects.

Describe load sharing.




Who Should Attend


technicians.

Prerequisites



None






Student Materials



package.



Hands-On Practice








Next Learning Level


you may want to attend specific training, such as:Motor

Controls course (Course No. EM-204).

Course Length



To Register





schedules.




companies.



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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Explaining AC Motor Theory

Describing Contacts

Distinguishing Relays, Contactors

and Motor Starters

Day Two

Identifying Pilot Devices

Interpreting Motor Control Device

Symbols

Constructing Basic Motor Control

Circuits

Troubleshooting Basic MotorControl Circuits

Day Three

Accelerating Motors Using Motor

Controllers

Constructing Reversing Motor

Controls Circuits

Troubleshooting Acceleration

Circuits

Troubleshooting Reversing Motor

Controls Circuits

Performing Maintenance

Inspections

Day Four

Using Time Delays in Motor

Controls Circuits

Constructing Advanced Motor

Control Circuits

Troubleshooting Time Delay Motor

Controls Circuits

Troubleshooting Advance Motor

Controls Circuits

Day Five

Soft-Starting Motors

Troubleshooting Soft-Start Motor

Controls Circuits

Review

Written Exam


This course provides information on the concepts associated with AC and DC

motor fundamentals, motor control fundamentals, control of motor starting, and

motors and motor controllers. The lessons cover a wide range of topics such as

motor enclosures, nameplate data, AC motors, DC motors, magnetic contactors,

control circuits, Wye-Delta starters, speed controllers, AC/ DC machine

maintenance, and motor control circuit maintenance.


Describe how interlocking for reversing control is accomplished.

Identify standard symbols on MCC feeder prints and MCC one-line

diagrams standard symbology and device numbers.

Develop a control circuit using a variety of common control features.

Describe the following types of voltage starting circuits: line resistance

starter, line reactance starter, autotransformer starter, wye-delta starter,

increment resistance starter, part-winding starter, and full voltage starter.

Given an electric print of a motor starting circuit, troubleshoot basic

problems associated with motor control circuits.

Describe motor and generator maintenance guidelines as defined by the

National Electric Testing Association (NETA).

Describe the following types of motor control circuit maintenance and tests:visual inspection, tightness check, insulation resistance, continuity testing,

relay maintenance, protective device functional checks, alarms and warning

lights functional test, and system operational testing.

Describe how to troubleshoot a motor control circuit fault.

And much more.




Who Should Attend


technicians.

Prerequisites



Understanding of electrical theory and electrical

systems






Student Materials



package.




Hands-On Practice








Next Learning Level


you may want to attend specific training, such as:Basic

Programmable Logic Controllers course (Course No.

EM-300).

Course Length

This is a five-day class.

Course Number


To Register





schedules.




companies.



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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Detailing Power Circuits

Tracing Control Circuits

Operating Series Motors

Operating Shunt Motors

Listing Crane Hoist Controls

Describing Hoist Points 1-5

Troubleshooting Hoist Direction

Day 2

Explaining Crane Lowering

Controls

Defining Lowering Principles

Identifying Collector Shoes

Identifying Collector Bars

Explaining Limit Switch Controls

Defining Dynamic Lowering

Troubleshooting Lowering

Direction

Utilizing Knife Switches

Describing Off-Position Dynamic

Braking

Explaining Time limit acceleration

Tracing Reversing-pluggingControl

Day 3

Explaining Condenser Timing

Using Voltage Drop Acceleration

Troubleshooting Bridge control

circuits

TroubleshootingTrolley Control

Circuits

Troubleshooting Bridge/Trolley

Circuits

Review

Exam


Course Purpose

This course provides information on the function and troubleshooting of DC

crane controls.


Describe the physical layout of the crane.

Describe operation of the crane from no speed to full speed.

Discuss the function of the resistor banks in the power circuit.

Describe the appearance and function of all major crane components.

Explain the information in the title block, legend, revisions, and material list

portions of a drawing.

Given an electrical print, identify the organizational make-up the print.

Identify the common electrical print symbols and the components

represented.

Identify and interpret an electrical block diagram and a one-line diagram.

Identify and interpret connection diagrams.

Explain the use and electrical function of a reversing switch.

Describe proper motor inspection techniques and points of inspection.

And much more.




Who Should Attend


technicians.

Prerequisites




systems






Student Materials



package.




Next Learning Level



Electrical Troubleshootingcourse (Course No. EM-206).

Course Length



To Register





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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Explaining Troubleshooting

Philosophy

Applying Basic Troubleshooting

Methods

Using the 7 Step Troubleshooting

Method

Distinguishing Contactors,

Switches And Contacts

Lab Exercises

Day 2

Applying Motor Controls

Fundamentals

Determining Motor Controls

Diagnosis And Repair

Lab Exercises

Day 3

Controlling AC Motors

Inspecting Rotating Ac Machinery

Using Customized Troubleshooting

Techniques

Lab Exercises

Day 4 Troubleshooting Motor Controls

Circuits

Troubleshooting Intermittent

Failures

Lab Exercises

Day 5

Applying Root Cause Analysis

Lab Exercises

Review

Written Exam


Course Purpose

This course provides information on the concepts associated with systematic

troubleshooting of instrumentation systems. Participants use practical

application of troubleshooting techniques in exercise scenarios.


Describe a systematic approach to troubleshooting

Describe the techniques for inspecting rotating AC Machinery

Describe how to troubleshoot motor control circuits

Identify the basic symbols used in motor control circuits.

Identify the function of various devices using standard symbology and

device numbers.

Develop a control circuit using a variety of common control features.

Given an electric print of a motor starting circuit, troubleshoot basic

problems associated with motor control circuits.

Given an electrical print, identify power supplied for motor primary power

and control power.

Apply the 7 step troubleshooting process to electrical circuits

Use the one-handed troubleshooting method to troubleshoot electricalcircuits

Identify the possible causes and suggested remedies of various contactor

troubles.

Troubleshoot electrical circuits using both voltage and resistance.




Who Should Attend


technicians.

Prerequisites




systems






Student Materials



package.




Hands-On Practice








Next Learning Level


you may want to attend specific training, such as: Basic

Programmable Logic Controllers course (Course No.

EM-300).

Course Length


Course Number


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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Using Binary, Octal and

Hexidecemal Number Systems

Identifying PLC Components

Relating Field Devices to I/O

Addresses

Wiring Field Devices to I/O

Modules

Lab Exercises

Day Two

Detailing PLC 5 Operation

Using RS Logix Software Correlating Processors And

Memory

Lab Exercises

Day Three

Component Addressing

Configuring Communication Links

Creating And Storing Programs

Lab Exercises

Day Four

Editing PLC Programs

UsingSoftware Functions

Managing Memory

Lab Exercises

Day Five

Applying Force Instructions

Troubleshooting Programs

Troubleshooting I/O

Lab Exercises

Final Lab Exercise

Review

Written Exam


Course Purpose

This course provides information on programmable logic controller (PLC)

concepts, hardware, software, and ladder logic functions (relay contacts, timers,

and counters). There are hands-on exercises for configuration and programming.


Describe the function of the programmable controller Central Processing

Unit (CPU).

Describe the function of the programmable controller Input/Output (I/O)interface system.

Describe the difference between a programmable controller and computer

controls.

Describe the function of the ladder diagram.

Describe basic Boolean logic.

Identify general PLC circuit and logic contact symbology.

Describe the purpose of the address in memory.

Identify contact symbols.

Use the programming software to configure a PLC.

Use the programming software to create and edit ladder logic programs.

Create a ladder logic motor controller.

Use the programming software to force bit state.

Create a timer-based program.

Create a counter-based program




Who Should Attend


technicians, electronic technicians or I&C technicians.

Prerequisites




systems






Student Materials



package.




Hands-On Practice








To complete the exercises, you will use a PLC-5 hardware

workstation. Because the basic skills taught in the course

apply to all PLC platforms, you can then apply what you

have learned to the specific platform that you use in your

plant.

Next Learning Level



AC&DC Drives course (Course No. EM-302).

Course Length



To Register





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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Reviewing Motor Theory

Connecting Motors

Listing Solid State Components

Lab Exercises

Day Two

Explaining Solid State DC Motor

Control Methods

Using DC Motor Program

Functions


VFD Modes Of Operation Connecting VFD Wiring

Connections

Lab Exercises

Day Three

VFD Operations And Programming

Using Troubleshooting Techniques

Problem Solving

Lab Exercises

Final Lab

Review

Written Exam


Course Purpose

This course provides information on solid-state drive concepts, drive-based

motor control, drive and motor setup, and drive programming. There are hands-

on exercises for setting up AC and DC drives.


Describe the operation of diodes, SCRs, and transistors.

Match the proper motor, gearing drive, and electrical power to a load.

Describe the basic functions of AC drive hardware.

Identify the characteristics of shunt and series wound motors.

Differentiate between field control and armature control of a DC motor.

Describe the operation of various types of AC drives.

Describe the operation of various types of DC drives.

Use the parameters associated with a drive to control motor operation.




Who Should Attend



Prerequisites




systems






Student Materials



package.




Hands-On Practice








Next Learning Level


you may want to attend specific training, such as:Basic

Digital Circuits course (Course No. EM-303).

Course Length



To Register





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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Introduction

Using Alternative Number Systems

Interpreting Boolean Expressions

Reading Digital Signal Diagrams

Day 2

Expressing Binary Data

Applying Logic Gates

Creating Truth Tables

Day 3

Using Integrated Circuit Families

Deriving Logic Equations

Detailing Flip-Flop Circuits

Day 4

Wiring Encoders and Decoders

Using Counters

Addressing Registers

Explaining RAM Characteristics

Day 5

Troubleshooting Digital Circuits

Review

Troubleshooting Exercises

Final Exam


Course Purpose

This course provides information on the basic digital electronics concepts, gates,

circuits, flip-flop based circuits, and troubleshooting techniques. There are

hands-on exercises for circuit construction.


Represent numbers in decimal, binary, octal, binary-coded decimal, and

hexadecimal.

Convert between number systems.

Perform binary arithmetic, using ones and twos complement methods.

Create simple Boolean expressions and evaluate the expressions usingBoolean algebra.

Recognize symbols for logic gates.

Create logical expressions and truth table for basic gates and circuits

composed of multiple gates.

Evaluate logical expressions using Karnaugh maps.

Troubleshoot circuits by tracing logic.

Trace logic using logic pulsers and logic probes.

Describe basic flip-flop operation.

Recognize symbols for various flip-flops. Create a state table for combinations of flip-flop input conditions.

Describe the operation of J-K flip-flops.

Construct simple register circuits.

Construct simple counter circuits.




Who Should Attend



Prerequisites




systems






Student Materials



package.




Hands-On Practice








Next Learning Level



Instrumentation Icourse (Course No. EM-400A).

Course Length



To Register





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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Explaining the Characteristics Of A

Process

Defining Measurement

Differentiating Direct And Inferred

Measurements

Determining Accuracy and

Calibration

Applying Pressure Measurement

Methods

Applying Temperature

Measurement Methods

Applying Flow MeasurementMethods

Applying Ph Measurement

Methods

Using Consistency Measurement

Methods

Lab Exercises

Review

Written Exam

COURSE NUMBER: EM-400A

Course Purpose

This course serves as introductory to provide a basic understanding of the

fundamentals of measurement. The course will explain the various methods used

to measure: pressure, temperature, flow, and PH. Upon completion of this

course, the participants will be able to explain these functions and how they can

be used in process control.


Explain the fundamentals of measurement

Define direct and inferred measurement

Explain instrument accuracy

Describe the practice of calibration

Describe pressure measurement

Explain various methods of pressure measurement

Describe temperature measurement

Explain various methods of temperature measurement

Describe flow measurement

Explain various methods of flow measurement

Explain pH measurement

Explain consistency measurement methods




Who Should Attend



Prerequisites




systems






Student Materials



package.




Hands-On Practice








Next Learning Level



Instrumentation IIcourse (Course No. EM-400B).

Course Length

This is a one-day course.

Course NumberThe course code is EM-400A.

To Register





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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Explaining Instrument Loop Basics

Using Temperature Devices

Using Level Devices

Using Flow Devices

Lab Exercises

Day 2

Using Pressure Devices

Using Weight And Force Devices

Using Conductivity And Ph

Devices

Applying Actuators

Lab Exercises

Review

Written Exam

COURSE NUMBER: EM-400B

Course Purpose

This course provides fundamental information on the concepts associated with

the various measurement instruments used in process control. The lessons cover

a wide range of topics such as measurement methods, pressure measurement

devices, temperature measurement devices, flow measurement devices, level

measurement devices. Upon completion of this course, the participants will be

able to explain the function, design, and operation of these instruments and they

function in process control.


Explain a basic instrumentation loop

Describe the operation and uses for various temperature-measuring

instruments

Discuss the operation and uses for various level-measuring instruments

Describe the operation and uses for various flow-measuring instruments

Explain the operation and uses for various pressure-measuring instruments

Describe the operation and uses for various force, weight, and motion-

measuring instruments

Discuss the operation and uses for various types of actuators

Describe the operations and uses for conductivity and pH-measuring

devices

Evaluate and troubleshoot measurement devices




Who Should Attend

This course is designed for instrument technicians.

Prerequisites




systems






Student Materials



package.



Hands-On Practice








Next Learning Level


you may want to attend specific training, such as: Valve

and Valve Actuators course (Course No. EM-401).

Course Length


Course NumberThe course code is EM-400B.

To Register





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COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 Describing Valve Functions

Listing Valve Parts

Explaining Valve Construction

Lab Exercises

Day 2

Differentiating Valve Types

Listing Advantages And

Disadvantages Of Valve Types

Discussing Valve Actuators

Lab Exercises

Day 3

Describing Actuator Construction

Troubleshooting Actuators

Lab Exercises

Day 4

Listing Positioner Types And

Con

Documents

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