Duration:
5 days
Prerequisites:
For delegates to get the very best from this Troubleshooting Electrical Control Systems course they should have completed the INTACS Industrial Electrics & Control Fundamentals Parts 1 & 2 courses or equivalent learning with another training provider. Delegates should also have had some experience of reading electrical system circuit/ wiring diagrams, used test equipment to take voltage, resistance & current measurements & have some idea of how common electrical components tend to fail.
Aims:
This course is designed to reinforce the safe use of a range of test tools & equipment needed to be able to troubleshoot effectively & to be able to navigate electrical drawings relating these to control panel layout & physical components. Delegates then concentrate on gaining experience of how to safely identify symptoms & combine this with an analysis of voltage, resistance & current readings to troubleshoot a range of basic, intermediate & advanced fault scenarios. Progress reports are produced for each candidate per fault detailing safe working, accuracy & efficiency & details are recorded of any electrical components damaged or swapped unnecessarily.
Content Brining you up to date with the importance of Electrical Regulations & Best Practices a brief overview
The Electricity at Work Regulation 14 HSE Guidance Note GS38 Implementing HSG85 Understanding a person’s Competence
Reviewing your documentation? Importance of Safe Working Practices/ Method Statements
The importance of labelling electrical assets & isolation devices
Importance of Risk Assessments Suitable Personal Protective Equipment? Permit to Work Proof of Competence & when it is needed? Safe Electrical Isolation, lock off & tag out procedure
Tools & Test Equipment for the job The benefits of Proving Units & Voltage Indicators Getting up to date with Test Lead safety? What to check before using your Current Clamp Using test instruments to help identify intermittent motor problems
When to use a Low Ohms meter
Discuss the pros & cons of Non-contact test tools
Troubleshooting with Modern Methods & Practices Practical & Theory sessions
Re-visit the golden rules of troubleshooting Knowing when to work or test on Live or Dead circuits
The importance of understanding a machine’s correct operating sequence before starting to troubleshoot
Importance of Good Communications Importance of accurate Circuit Diagrams The best tools/ settings to test for Open Circuit, Short Circuit, Over current, Earth Leakage & Intermittent Faults
Experience Troubleshooting electrically isolated circuits that have pump motors, valves, timers, sensors, heaters & sequential switching
Solve breakdowns faster by adopting a Logical Approach to Troubleshooting
Investigating the time Saving Features & Functions of Modern Test Equipment
How to Trace Intermittent Faults more effectively
Troubleshooting Electrical Control Systems TECS
Troubleshooting Electrical Control Systems TECS
Preventive Maintenance & Cutting Maintenance Costs Practical & Theory sessions
Problems associated with Poor Electrical Connections/ Terminations
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Prerequisites for attending the Troubleshooting Electrical Control Systems course & for those who have not previously attended the INTACS Industrial Electrics & Control Fundamentals Parts 1 & 2 course or equivalent Key Electrical Terms We expect delegates to understand key electrical TERMS like: Voltage Know the difference between AC & DC, single & 3 phase & be able to anticipate the voltage at strategic points on a circuit & electrical system.
Reading Electrical Diagrams continued‌ Trace wiring over multiple pages Delegates should be able to trace a point on one diagram to locate the following connection on associated pages of a set of wiring diagrams.
This course requires that delegates be reasonably proficient at the following core subject areas because we aim to build confidence at troubleshooting safely & give guidance on a Logical Approach to Troubleshooting. The Electrical Troubleshooting course is not a re-run of electrical basics as this knowledge is a pre-requisite & should have been covered on our Industrial Electrics & Control Fundamentals Part 1 & Part 2 courses (or equivalent) & ideally be supplemented by some practical troubleshooting experience in the field.
Resistance Delegates should know what to expect when taking resistance readings on key electrical components. Current Delegates must know how to safely take current readings & be able to anticipate what to expect at strategic points on a circuit & electrical system. Continuity Delegates must be able to check continuity when tracing the functional electrical paths from a circuit diagram to a wiring system on a practical layout.
Electrical Test Equipment Finally the last but most important electrical area of proficiency is the subject of safe operation of electrical test equipment. Voltage Indicator & Proving units Delegates should be able to safely operate these test tools as a means of establishing safe electrical isolation. Multi-meters Delegates are encouraged to come equipped with their own multimeter & be able to operate this instrument in a competent manner as an aid to more advanced troubleshooting. Current clamp Delegates should come equipped with their current clamp if possible & be able to safely operate the device as an aid to more advanced troubleshooting. Multi-meters & current clamps are available on the course but delegates will be expected to be proficient at operating such equipment.