STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Select the type of DC motor most suitable for a specific application. (I)

 II.     Use solenoids in accordance with system requirements. (I)

 III.    Identify faulty semiconductor devices. (II)

 IV.     Select the appropriate motor controller for a specific application. (III)

 V.      Describe NEMA standards. (III)

 VI.     Select a switch for a specific application. (IV)

 VII.    Locate faulty switches in motor control systems. (IV)

 VIII.   Identify causes of relay failure. (V)

 IX.     Explain basic installation checks of equipment in hazardous locations. (V)

 X       Explain the basic gas laws. (VI)

 XI.     Use appropriate treatment methods for cleaning a compressed air stream. (VI)

 XII.    Select an air receiver for a specific application. (VI)

 XIII.   Select the appropriate control valve for a specific application. (VII)

 XIV.    Identify the right cylinder for a specific application. (VIII)

 XV.     Apply installation procedures to pneumatic system components. (IX)

 XVI.    Locate faults in pneumatic systems. (X)

 XVII.   Use a microprocessor to control an electro-mechanical or pneumatic system. (XI)

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      DC Motors, electromagnets and Relays

         A.      DC Motors

         B.      DC Electromagnets

         C.      DC Relays

 II.     DC Controllers and Power Supplies

         A.      DC Controllers

         B.      DC Power Supplies

 III.    Silicon Controlled Rectifiers and Motor Starters

         A.      Silicon Controlled Rectifiers

         B.      Motor Starters

 IV.     Switches and Controls

         A.      Switches and Controls

         B.      Limit Switches

         C.      Special Control Switches

 V.      Control Relays and Equipment for Hazardous Locations

         A.      Control Relays

         B.      Equipment for hazardous locations

 VI.     Principles of Pneumatics and Air Treatment

         A.      Principles of Pneumatics

         B.      Primary Air Treatment

         C.      Secondary Air Treatment

 VII.    Air Distribution Systems and Control Valves

         A.      Piping, Hoses and Tubing

         B.      Directional Control Valves

         C.      Pressure Control Valves

 VIII.   Pneumatic Cylinders and Motors

         A.      Pneumatic Cylinders

         B.      Pneumatic Motors

 IX.     Pneumatic Diagrams and Installation of Pneumatic Components

         A.      Pneumatic Diagrams

         B.      Installing Pneumatic components

 X       Troubleshooting of Pneumatic Valves Cylinders and Systems

         A.      System Troubleshooting

         B.      Valve Troubleshooting

         C.      Cylinder Troubleshooting

 XI.     Microprocessor Operation and Programming

         A.      Microprocessor Basics