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.
- Course Number: EMS-230
- Type: Instructor-led
- Technology: Craft Skills
- Category: Understand
- Duration: 5 days
Objectives
After completing this course, students should be able to perform the following tasks:
- List and explain a systematic approach to troubleshooting electrical circuits
- List and describe the purpose and application of various motor control components
- Explain methods for inspecting electrical contacts
- Describe the basic methods of starting a three-phase AC motor using full or reduced voltage
- Describe the basic operation of a three-phase AC motor
- Describe methods for troubleshooting AC motors
- Apply a systematic approach to troubleshooting motor control circuits
- Design and construct motor control circuits
- Implement proper motor control troubleshooting techniques
- Analyze and evaluate faults to determine failed motor control components
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for electrical maintenance technicians.
Prerequisites
To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
- Understanding of electrical theory and electrical systems
Student Materials
To enhance and facilitate the students’ learning experiences, the following materials are provided as part of the course package:
- Student Manual includes the key concepts, definitions, examples, and activities presented in this course
- Lab Guide 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 and practice groups of key skills by completing multiple integrated practices during the course.
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
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