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Reading & Understanding Electrical Ladder
Drawings

A 1-day course for learning how to read electrical drawings “like a book”
Use what you learn to help troubleshoot electrical problems

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Purpose of Seminar:

The purpose of this information packed seminar is to provide the attendee with the ability to read and understand their ladder drawings and schematics. Being able to use electrical prints as a tool in troubleshooting is one of the hardest things for technicians learn. This seminar will take the mystery out of electrical drawings and help the attendee read them like a book. This is done by teaching the attendee what all the symbols represent as well as how the ladder drawing should be approached and read when troubleshooting or installing new equipment. Attend this seminar and leave with the confidence and knowledge of how to read and use electrical ladder drawings.

Who should take this course?

This seminar is designed for anyone responsible for the safe installation, maintenance, repair or inspection of electrical equipment, building electrical systems and general electrical wiring. This includes…

  • All Building Maintenance Personnel
  • All Plant & Facility Maintenance Technicians
  • Electricians
  • Mechanics
  • HVAC Technicians
  • Apprentices
  • Alarm & Low Voltage Technicians
  • Stationary Engineers
  • Building Engineers
  • Maintenance Supervisors
  • Multi-craft/Cross Training Personnel
  • Electronic & Instrumentation Technicians
  • Any person needing a basic course in Electrical Troubleshooting & Preventive Maintenance

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will receive a training certificate and .7 Continuing Education Units indicating that the student understands:

  • Read and Interpret Electrical Ladder Drawings
  • Identify electrical components
  • Electrical Drawing Abbreviations, Symbols, and Terminology
  • Identify Different Types of Electrical Drawings
  • Relate Drawings to Real World Applications
  • Ability to Read Multipage Electrical Drawings
  • Ability to Create your own Drawings

Course Outline / Agenda

I. ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS FOR PRINT READING

  • Clarifying Terminology
  • Importance of Electrical Drawings
  • Drawing Requirements
  • Types and Uses of Electrical Drawings
  • Voltage, Current & Resistance

II. ELECTRICAL DRAWING BASICS

  • Component Symbols
  • Wiring & Connections
  • Power Source
  • Fuses, Breakers & Disconnects
  • Relays & Contactors
  • Motors & Motor Starters
  • Overloads
  • Timers
  • Limit Switches
  • Solid State Sensors
  • Reading & Interpreting Cross-reference Systems
  • Real World Applications

III. TYPES OF DRAWINGS AND CONTROL CIRCUITS

  • One-line Diagrams
  • 2 Wire Control Circuits
  • 3 Wire Control Circuits
  • Sealing Circuits
  • Forward-Reverse Circuits
  • Timing Circuits
  • NEMA and IEC Circuit Comparison

IV. REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

  • Conveyors
  • Air Compressors
  • Dual Pumping Station
  • HVAC Controls
  • Burner Combustion
  • Extruder DC Drive Motor (VSD)
  • Exterior Lighting Controls
  • Generator Controls
  • Others

On Site and In House Training

You can bring the Reading & Understanding Electrical Ladder Drawings class or any American Trainco seminar to your plant or facility for groups of generally 6 or more. We offer hundreds of courses covering a broad range of maintenance and maintenance management topics. Our expert instructors are among the most experienced in the industry and can customize training to meet your specific needs - whether you need a short refresher course or an in depth program that focuses on your equipment and processes. In house training allows for the most cost efficient training as it reduces the cost per employee and limits the time required away from work.

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No Risk Registration & Money-Back Guarantee

If you're not yet sure you'll be able to attend this seminar, you can still make a reservation to hold your space in class. While payment is due prior to the start of the seminar, you may choose a full refund or credit for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance. Student substitutions can also be freely made at any time prior to the start of the seminar. Refunds will not be issued for registered attendees who fail to show up and have not given a notice of cancellation.

In the rare event that should you not receive the expected value after attending our seminar, simply notify us in writing of your reasons and your money will be promptly refunded.

CEUs, Testing & College Credit

CEUs
After completion of this class, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and .7 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for one day of training approved by the Maintenance Training Association of the Americas.

1 Day .7 CEUs
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