This course is designed to enhance the technical expertise of mechanics, maintenance personnel, technicians, operators, and others who are associated with equipment maintenance.
Our teaching methods include heavy class participation, visual aids, texts, and actual components. Our instructors have many years of experience and take a non-intimidating, no-nonsense approach in their presentation.
Attendees should have basic math skills and be able to perform simple equations. Attendees should bring note taking material and a hand held calculator. This course is a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 16 hours.
I. Basic D/C Circuits
A. Ohm's Law
B. Circuit Types
1. Series
II. Parallel
II. Multimeters (Analog/Digital)
A. Voltage Measurement
B. Current Measurement
D. Resistance Measurement
C. Continuity Testing
III. System Components
A. Conductors
B. Insulators
C. Diodes
D. Resistors
1. variable type (rheostats/potentiometers)
2. fixed type
E. Relays
F. Contacts
1. momentary or maintained
2. normally open or normally closed
G.Switches
1. toggle
2. limit
3. level (Condor)
4. pressure switch (Telelect)
H. Fuses and Breakers
I. Connectors
IV. Solenoids
A. Proportional/Servo
B. Bang-Bang
V. Troubleshooting Systems
A. Electrical Symbols
B. Reading Schematics
1. Tracing circuits
2. Wire markings
3. Know the machine
4. Updating schematics
C. Is it a Hydraulic or Electrical Problem
D. Problem Solving Vehicle Circuits
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