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Foundation Control Systems

Course Description

Course Code : INDR2040

This course introduces the fundamental principles of industrial control systems including topics such as Electro-Pneumatics, control logic and panel wiring which are all delivered via practical hands-on exercises.

This is part 1 of a 2 week course which is a ideal for technician level candidates who are expected to perform basic fault diagnosis and preventative maintenance tasks on electrical systems and control systems.

The follow on course is the Control Systems - Intermediate INDR2050


Course Objectives

Electrical health and safety

Generation and distribution of electricity

Learn and Understand Basic Electrical Principles and AC/DC motor theory.

Building and testing electrical control circuits.

Understanding the application of fundamental principles such as Ohms law

Reading electrical schematics

Three phase motors and motor control circuits

Panel wiring

Electrical testing and fault diagnosis

Replacing electrical components

Preventative maintenance of electrical equipment

Course Features

The course covers all of the fundamental requirements of electrical principles and practices to allow delegates to understand how electrical components and circuits work. It will cover electrical safety including electrical shock and associated procedures and correct procedure for isolation.

Candidates will also be able to:

Be familiar with the I.E.T. Regulations & Electricity at Work Regulations.
Follow locking off and permit to work procedures
Demonstrate an understanding of the need for earthing, bonding and overcurrent protection.
Demonstrate an understanding of circuit theory.
Recognise voltage levels found at industrial installations.
Safely use a variety of test instruments to measure voltage, current resistance and insulations resistance.
Safely disconnect and reconnect single phase and 3 phase supplies.
Understand principles of induction motors and motor starting methods - DOL, Star Delta, Inverter. 
Circuit Principles & use of meters 
Over-current Devices & Switchgear Fuses 
Over-current Devices & Switchgear MCB's
Types of cables & Connections 
Wiring Systems & Terminations 
Understanding of the interaction of control systems in the mechanical, electrical and pneumatic domains 
Building fundamental control systems