TTC Skilled Trades Training - UAW-Chrysler.com

Industrial Maintenance:
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC FUNDAMENTALS (IET 105)
2 hours
Course Description
This course is designed for Skilled Trades workers who need to understand electrical
and electronic fundamentals, as well as for Electricians coming from a non-industrial
background.
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
1. identify resistors, diodes, and rectifiers;
2. recognize and understand the uses of input/output devices;
3. comprehend basic control protection and principles of AC, DC, and servo electrical
motors using Ohm’s Law;
4. use NEMA and IEC electrical standards;
5. work with machine controls;
6. identify components in schematic and ladder diagrams; and
7. hook up and use transformers, power supplies, and surge protectors.
Course Objective
To provide participants with the knowledge and understanding of electrical and electronic
fundamentals.
Major Topics Covered
• Electrical safety
• Electrical testers
• Transformers, electric motors
• Power supplies, drives
• Electronic circuits
• Input/output devices
• PLCs/PanelViews
• NEMA vs. IEC components
• Machine control diagrams
• Positioning devices for CNC
• Electrical measurement and formulas
• Troubleshooting control circuits
• Control and protection of motors
• European wiring and disconnect switches
• Surge protection and power conditioning
Prerequisites
None
Class Size
8
Course Duration
40 hours
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