Introduction to Industrial Electrical Principles and Troubleshooting, Part 3

This two-day workshop covers basic industrial print reading, relay logic, industrial controls, and numbering systems. The course also includes numerous exercises and examples. Participants who complete this course can expect to gain knowledge and learn skills useful in an industrial environment.

Objectives:

• Review print reading including symbols, practices, and cross-references
• Explain discrete vs. analog signals used for industrial control systems
• Describe different types of industrial communications
• Define logic gates and functions and interpret logic gates and logic gate combinations 
• Explain relay logic with practical exercises
• Apply the logic to functions of industrial machines' standard start/stop latching circuits and safety circuits
• Explain number systems
• Convert decimal numbers to binary numbers 
• Describe digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital conversion
• Introduce PLC/controls and input/output cards
• Practical, hands-on use of meters, relays, switches, and lights will be used throughout the course

Intended Audience: Appropriate for all levels. It is recommended that participants possess good math skills and should have completed Part 1 and Part 2.

Workshop Length: 16 hours / 2 days