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Industrial Controls Simulator Lab

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Automated motor control systems play a big role in the production and efficiency of industrial operation. Their correct installation, operation and maintenance can save thousands of dollars. The purpose of this course is to provide industrial controls training, providing a comprehensive overview of motor control systems including in-depth troubleshooting techniques utilizing controller simulator software. Participants will work either individually or in small teams to operate a user friendly industrial controls simulator software program that is loaded on laptops. Lectures, visual aids, and student hands-on performance will also be utilized to provide the greatest possible exposure to motor control circuitry. Anyone who works on or near power generation, transmission, or distribution systems should attend this industrial controls training course. Additionally, supervisors, managers, safety personnel, and those responsible for ensuring a safe work environment should attend this course.

THEORY OF AUTOMATED MOTOR CONTROL

  • Manual Control of Motors
  • Automated Return to Power
  • Automated System Control
  • Input-Process-Output Model

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

  • Main Line Contactor
  • Motor Circuit Protectors
  • Overload Protection
  • Control Power Transformer
  • Control and Line Fuses
  • Control Relays/Timing Relays
  • Manual Switches/Temperature Switches
  • Pressure Switches/Level Switches
  • Motors
  • Heaters
  • System Monitoring

DIAGRAM ANALYSIS

  • Standard Symbols
  • Power Diagrams
  • Control Diagrams

SAFETY

  • PPE
  • Boundaries
  • Inspection and Use of Test Equipment
  • Lockout-Tagout

TROUBLESHOOTING LAB

  • Observing Normal Operation
  • Taking Baseline Data
  • Methodological Approaches
  • Selecting Measurements and Recording
  • Using Front Panel Indications and Controls
  • Sequencing Faults
  • Motor Failures/Sensor Failures
  • Interconnecting Wiring Faults
  • Power System Failures/Control Power Failures
  • Control Relay Faults/Timing Relay Faults
  • Individual Component Testing

COMPONENT REPLACEMENT

  • Nameplate Data and Ratings
  • Technical Data
  • Component Replacement Criteria
  • Verifying Operation Post-Replacement