Click to learn about our logo.

  Kilowatt Classroom, LLC  "Interfacing Technology and Craftsmanship"
  Basic Industrial Electronics Course Materials
 
  Electrical Books   Electrical Training Materials    Electrical Test Equipment    Renewable Energy Information
 Home  |   Links  |  Contact Us
Shop On-Line
for
Electrical Books   Test Equipment  Electrical Training Materials


Training materials will be available for this course June 1, 2009.

BASIC INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course Length
– 4 ½ Days

Synopsis – This is a beginning-level electronics training course that provides the student with a working knowledge of industrial electronic control systems. Fundamental AC circuit concepts necessary for the understanding all electronic systems are covered in detail. Troubleshooting and circuit repair techniques are addressed throughout the course.

The Basic Industrial Electronics training seminar begins with the theory and operation of the oscilloscope; familiarity with the application of this instrument will be gained as it is used throughout the week in the many component and system lab projects. A detailed analysis of major semiconductor components is undertaken; first the theory is presented through short lectures, then this theory is reinforced through hands-on labs sessions.  The program concludes with an in-depth analysis of typical electronic motor and generator control systems.

Who Should Attend - Electricians, Instrument Technicians, Maintenance Supervisors, Plant Engineers.

Curriculum Oscilloscopes: Types, theory, operation. AC Circuit Theory: Sine wave fundamentals, inductance, capacitance, impedance, resonance, tuned circuits. Introduction to Semiconductors: Diodes, transistors, SCR’s, other semiconductors, semiconductor lab work. Introduction to Integrated Circuits.  Introduction to Analog Systems: Operational amplifier characteristics, connection configurations, introduction to closed loop systems, operational amplifier lab work. Optical Electronic Devices: LED’s, LCD’s, opto-couplers, optical displays. Introduction to Digital Systems: Truth tables, gate types, multiple gate configurations, pulse forming circuitry, flip-flops, counters and shift registers, the role of microprocessors, digital communication concepts, digital system lab work. Introduction to Solid-State Power Devices: GTO’s, IGBT’s, MOS-FET’s, Hall Effect Current Transformers. Introduction to Solid-State Control Systems: DC motor drives; AC motor controls; reduced voltage starters, variable frequency drives (VFD’s), synchronous motor field exciters; AC generator voltage regulators and engine governors.

Prerequisites – No previous electronic experience is required for the Basic Industrial Electronics training program, however attendees should have an electrical background. Individuals without previous electrical experience should first enroll in the Electrical Fundamentals Seminar.

Maximum recommended number of students for this training program - 10
 

AVAILABLE MATERIALS FOR THIS COURSE

  • Basic Industrial Electronics Course Manual (112 Pages) - Avery heavy-duty (D-type rings), 2 inch, three-ring binder,
    Avery eight-tab dividers.

    Contents: 1) Reference Data / AC Calculations / Passive Components  2) Semiconductor Theory / Diodes / Rectifier Circuits / Power Supplies  3) Bipolar Transistors / Transistor Amplifiers / Other Transistor Types  4) Thyristors 
    5) Introduction to Integrated Circuits / Operational Amplifiers / Analog Systems  6) Digital Systems  7) DC Drives /
    Generator Voltage Regulators / Variable Frequency Drives / Synchronous Motor Field Exciters / Soft Starts  8) Appendix - Booklet ABC of Semiconductors / Booklet XYZ of Oscilloscopes (These excellent booklets are out-of-print and will be supplied in photocopied format with permission of the original publishers.)

    Cost: Quantity 1 - 10, $65 each plus shipping  Order on Line

    Note: Quantity discounts available. Contact us by phone or email for the discount schedule.

     

  • Basic Industrial Electronics Course Instructors Manual (xxx Pages) - Avery heavy duty (D-type rings), 2 inch, three-ring binder, Avery eight-tab dividers.

    Cost: $150 each plus shipping  Order on Line

  • PowerPoint Programs

    Thyristors - xx Slides with Instructor Notes

Cost $45 per program  Order on Line

  • Additional Required Equipment - This course incorporates a large number hands-on electronic component labs. A complete list of required equipment is available. This includes: Oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (volts, ohms, milliamps), power supplies, breadboard systems, signal generator, and semiconductor curve tracer, along with the necessary semiconductor components. This equipment can be purchased (or in the case of meters and oscilloscopes, rented) from a provided list of vendors or obtained as a complete package from Kilowatt Classroom. Contact Us with your requirements.

STUDENT PROVIDED EQUIPMENT - Students will also need a calculator, safety glasses, and an assortment of small hand tools (small needle-nose pliers, small diagonal pliers, wire strippers for small gauge wire, and small pocket screwdriver).  Attendees are encouraged to bring schematic diagrams of equipment they encounter in the field.
 

Questions on this course? Contact Us
 
Phone 307-267-6564

Fax 307-234-1402
 
 9267 Red Creek Road, Casper, WY 82601
 

Back to Top

 

For comments on this site email: elwood@kilowattclassroom.com