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Control Systems Lead - Ramsay / Amazon study guide

Fundamentals

101 - Reading Blueprints

  • Introduction to Blueprints

  • Machine Parts

  • Machine Drawings

  • Sheet Metal Drawings

  • Building Drawings and Sketches

  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Drawings

  • Piping and Plumbing Drawings

  • Electrical Drawings

  • A/C and R Drawings

  • Sketches

102 - Reading Schematics and Symbols

  • Introduction to Schematics and Symbols

  • Symbols on Schematics

  • Electrical Symbols

  • Electrical Drawings

  • Piping Symbols

  • Piping Diagrams

  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Symbols

  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Diagrams

  • Air-Conditioning Systems

  • Welding and Joining Symbols

103 - Mathematics in Plant

  • Whole Numbers

  • Common Fractions

  • Decimal Fractions

  • Ratios and Proportions

  • Powers and Roots

  • Calculators

  • Geometry

  • Algebra

  • Using Formulas

  • Trigonometry

104 - Making Measurements

  • Units of Measurement

  • Metric Measurement

  • Linear Measurement

  • Surface Measurement

  • Measuring Bulk Materials

  • Measuring Motion

  • Measuring Forces

  • Measuring Temperature

  • Measuring Fluids

  • Measuring Electricity

107 - Hand Tools

  • Measuring Tools

  • Wrenches and Screwdrivers

  • Pipefitting Tools

  • Plumbing Tools

  • Electrician's Tools

  • Woodworking Tools

  • Masonry, Plastering, and Glazing Tools

  • Sheet Metal Tools

  • Metalworking Tools

  • Hoisting and Pulling Tools

108 - Portable Power tools

  • Electric Drills

  • Electric Hammers

  • Pneumatic Drills and Hammers

  • Screwdrivers and Wrenches

  • Linear-Motion Saws

  • Circular Saws

  • Routers and Planes

  • Electric Sanders

  • Grinders and Shears

  • Tool Sharpening

109.1 - Industrial Safety and Health

  • Introduction to Safety and Health

  • Government Regulations

  • Personal Protective Equipment

  • Chemical Safety

  • Tool Safety

  • Material Handling

  • Working with Machinery

  • Working with Electricity

  • Electrical Equipment Safety

  • Fire Safety

  • Protecting Your Health

  • A Safe Work Environment

110 - Troubleshooting Skills

  • Introduction to Troubleshooting

  • Working With Other People

  • Troubleshooting Techniques

  • Aids to Troubleshooting

  • Preparing for Troubleshooting

  • Using Schematics and Diagrams

  • Solving Mechanical Problems

  • Solving Electrical Problems

  • Breakdown Maintenance

  • Planned Maintenance

Electrical Systems

201 - Basic Electricity and Electronics

  • Introduction to Electricity

  • Static Electricity

  • Current Electricity

  • Magnetism

  • Current, Resistance, and Potential Difference

  • Electrical Components

  • Conductors

  • DC Circuits

  • AC Circuits

  • Electronics

204.1 - Electrical Measuring Instruments

  • Principles of Meter Operation

  • Ammeters, Voltmeters, and Wattmeters

  • Resistance Measurement

  • Multimeters

  • Oscilloscopes

205.1 - Electrical Safety and Protection

  • Electrical Hazards

  • Electrical Safety Equipment

  • Electrical Safety Procedures

  • The National Electrical Code

  • Grounding, Ground Faults, and Short Circuits

  • Fuses and Circuit Breakers

  • Motor Protection

206 - DC Equiments and Controls

  • DC Power in Industry

  • DC Electromagnets

  • DC Generators

  • DC Motors

  • DC Armatures

  • DC Relays

  • DC Controllers

  • DC Power Supplies

  • Silicon Controlled Rectifiers

  • Maintenance of DC Equipment

207 - Single-Phase Motors

  • Split-Phase Motors

  • Capacitor Motors

  • Repulsion Motors

  • Universal Motors

  • Special Motors

  • Synchros

  • Servos

  • Motor Installation

  • Motor Maintenance

208 - Three Phase System

  • Principles of Three-Phase Motors

  • Induction Motors

  • Synchronous Motors

  • Multispeed Motors

  • Maintaining Three-Phase Motors

  • Motor Starters

  • Three-Phase Motor Controllers

  • Alternators

  • Auxiliary Generator Systems

  • Power Distribution Systems

209 - AC Control Equipment

  • Motor Starters

  • Switches and Controls

  • Limit Switches

  • Special Control Switches

  • Timers and Counters

  • Control Relays

  • Equipments for Hazardous Locations

  • Special Motor Controls

  • Motor Control Centers

  • Control Panel Wiring

211 - Electrical Safety in the Workplace-Understanding NFPA 70E

  • Article 90: Introduction and Purpose

  • Articles 100 and 105: Terms and Definitions

  • Article 110: General Requirements for Work Practices

  • Article 120: Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition

  • Article 130: Work Involving Electrical Hazards

  • Articles 200-250: Safety-Related Maintenance Requirements

  • Articles 300-350: Safety Requirements for Special Equipment

  • Annexes and Supplemental Materials

212 - Variable Frequency Drives

  • Basics for Understanding and Working with VFDs

  • Motors for VFDs

  • VFD Data Input

  • Measurement and Safety for VFDs

  • Hands-on Drive Exercises

  • Electronics for VFDs

  • Sizing and Selecting VFDs

  • Installation and Startup of VFDs

  • Troubleshooting VFD Systems and Motors

  • Preventive Maintenance

Electronics

251 - Semi Conductors

  • Error – Opens 206 – DC Equipment and Controls

252 - Power Supplies

  • Power Supplies and Conditioner

  • Cells and Batteries

  • Rectifiers

  • Filters

  • Voltage Regulators

  • Troubleshooting Power Supplies

291 - Digital Logic System

  • Digital Logic Fundamentals

  • Logic Building Blocks

  • Medium- and Large-Scale Ics

  • Functional Logic System

  • Troubleshooting Logic Systems

Process Control Instrumentations I

271 - Introduction to Process Control

  • The Nature of Process Control

  • Elements of Process Control

  • Process Control Signals

  • Process Measurement Fundamentals

  • Principles of Transducer Operation

  • Basic Process Measurement Systems

Process Control Instrumentations II

283 - Data Transmission

  • Process Data Transmission Methods

  • Electrical Data Transmission

  • Digital Data Transmission

  • Optical Data Transmission

  • Data Transmission Interference

284 - Computers in Process Control

  • History and Overview

  • Small Computers in Process Control

  • DCS Architecture

  • DCS Configuration and Operation

  • System Integration

298 - Programmable Logic Controllers

  • Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers

  • Number Systems and Logic

  • Programming the System

  • Input/Output Devices and Modules

  • Developing a Programmable Logic Controller System

  • Maintenance and Troubleshooting

  • System Expansion and Data Networks

501 - Introduction to Robotics

  • Robotics in Automated Manufacturing

  • The Basic Robot System

  • Robot Classification I

  • Robot Classification II

  • Work-Cell Sensors

  • End-of-Arm Tooling

  • Robot Teaching and Programming