— Controls and Instrumentation

Catalog description

Covers the diversity of control devices including: theory of operation, applications in automation control and troubleshooting and repair. Introduces identification, installation, replacement, and troubleshooting of automation controller circuit boards and modules. This course also introduces the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of common input devices. Methods of motor controls including on-off, proportional, integral, and derivative including PID loop tuning and quality are discussed. Automation output devices including AC, DC, and servo motors, variable speed drivers, relays, motor starters and sizing of components for various applications is also covered. Offered: Summer.