a series of courses on the latest methods used to
optimize the reliability and efficiency of industrial equipment

Current Modules

Modules are frequently offered to the public and are available on-site by contract.


Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs): Programming, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
IE T 5000 (2.4 CEUs)
Learn to:

  • identify and understand PLC hardware details
  • install PLCs
  • troubleshoot  PLCs
  • program PLCs using RSLogix

 


Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
IE T 5001 (2.4 CEUs)
Learn to:

  • use PLC programs involving the manipulation of data
  • understand PLC programs involving set-point control
  • control industrial sequences using PLC programs
  • control PID loops
  • acquire data using PLCs

  

 

Introduction to Hydraulics
IE T 5002 (2.4 CEUs)
Learn to:

  • identify the components of a basic hydraulic circuit and understand how they work together
  • operate and troubleshoot hydraulic pistons and vane-type cylinders
  • construct, operate, and maintain basic hydraulic circuits
  • operate and test complex hydraulic circuits that control displacement, volume, pressure, and fluid reparation
  • operate and test complex hydraulic circuits, such as regeneration, speed-control, and closed-loop circuits

 

 

Introduction to Pneumatics
IE T 5003 (2.4 CEUs)
Learn to:

  • identify the components of a basic pneumatic circuit and understand how they work together
  • operate, maintain, and troubleshoot different types of compressors
  • operate, maintain, and troubleshoot pneumatic actuators
  • construct, maintain, and troubleshoot pneumatic circuits used for pressure, speed, and directional control
  • select, install, maintain, and troubleshoot components of a typical pneumatic air distribution system

 



Motors, Controls, and AC Drives
IE T 5004 (2.4 CEUs)
Learn to:

  • maintain, repair, and troubleshoot DC motors
  • maintain, repair, and troubleshoot AC motors
  • test, repair, and troubleshoot DC motor control circuits
  • test, repair, and troubleshoot AC motor control circuits
  • operate, maintain, and troubleshoot AC motor drives

 

Future Modules

  • Industrial Electronics
  • Mechanical Devices and Systems
  • Industrial Electricity
  • Total Productive Maintenance

 

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