Full course description
PLC/VFD Wiring
This course will cover major topic areas like PLC and VFD installation, how to wire a PLC in an electrical enclosure, and VFD motor control. Learners will study specific objectives such as: the elements of a panel installation drawing package; how to wire and test a MCR circuit; how to wire ground, power, and motor circuits to a VFD; and how to interface and operate a VFD using MODBUS.
Advanced Pneumatics
Advanced Pneumatics adds to the basic and intermediate pneumatic skills teaching advanced pneumatic applications. Students will learn industry-relevant skills related to these new topics including operation, installation, performance analysis, maintenance, and design. These topics include advanced pneumatic principles, pneumatic cylinder loads, cylinder applications, quick exhaust valves, motor loads, air bearings, component sizing, air compressor types, air compressor operation, flow measurement, compressor performance, air filtration, lubricators, water removal, dryers, and pneumatic component maintenance.
Programmable Controller (CompactLogix)
This course covers the basic principles of Allen-Bradley's RSLogix 5000 software using an AB5300 processor. In addition to controller operation, specific topics include: Introduction to Programmable Controllers, Basic PLC Programming, PLC Motor Control, PLC Timer Instructions, PLC Counter Instructions, Event Sequencing, Application Development, Program Control Instructions, and Math and Data Move Instructions.
Power and Control Electronics
This course covers how to operate, adjust, and troubleshoot electronic components, circuits, and systems used in machine applications. This course's major topics include: oscilloscopes; linear power supply; power supply filtration and regulation; solid state relays; discrete sensing devices; thermal sensing devices; amplifiers and op amps; analog sensing devices; solid state switching; and solid state speed and power control.
Principles of Tooling
Principles of tooling introduces the tools used for metal cutting on lathes and machining centers. Reviews basic concepts in metal removal, tool materials and their properties, and tool selection and maintenance. The learner learns the major types of tools, cutting applications, materials and properties of tools, and the types and causes of tool defects.
Principles of Grinding
Principles of grinding provides an overview of the equipment and applications used in the grinding process. The learner learns the history of grinding machines, major components of grinding machines, major types of grinding machines, and common grinding operations.
Air Gauges
Air gauges focuses on the types and uses, components and accessories, and best practice uses and applications of air gauges.