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DET 127 – Starting and Charging Systems |
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Introduces starting and charging systems used on
medium/heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Topics include:
battery diagnosis & servicing, starting systems diagnosis & repair,
and charging systems diagnosis & repair. Using and interpreting
test instruments and troubleshooting are highly emphasized. |
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Competency Areas |
Hours |
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Starting Systems Diagnosis and
Repair |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Charging Systems Diagnosis and
Repair |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
3 |
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Credit |
3 |
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Prerequisite: |
DET 125 |
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Corequisite: |
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Course
Guide |
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Competency |
After
completing this section, the student will be able to: |
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D.Lab
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Demonstrate an understanding of the terms and
definitions |
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Identify battery service tools |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the types of vehicle
batteries and their descriptions |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the ratings of batteries
and their descriptions |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the factors affecting
correct battery selection |
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Explain safety rules for working with batteries |
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Describe connecting batteries in series, parallel, and
series-parallel |
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Evaluate factors in selecting the appropriate battery for
a vehicle |
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Maintain and restore electronic memory functions |
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Inspect, clean, fill, and replace a battery, battery
cables, connectors, clamps, battery box, and hold-downs |
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Make a battery capacity (load) test |
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Determine battery state-of-charge using an open circuit
voltage test |
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Slow and fast charge a battery |
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Diagnose parasitic (key-off battery) drain problems |
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Connect batteries in series, parallel, and series-parallel |
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Jump-start a vehicle |
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STARTING SYSTEMS
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR |
3 |
7
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11 |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the terms and definitions |
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Explain types of starting aids |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the parts of a starting
system and descriptions of their functions |
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Describe major parts of a starting motor |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the component parts and
descriptions of their functions |
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Describe steps in a starting system operation |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the conversion of
electrical energy into mechanical energy |
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Explain how a starting motor is kept running |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the types of starter field
circuits |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the types of starter field
circuits and current flow |
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Describe types of starting motor switches |
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Describe how to engage starter drives |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the types of
electromagnetic or lever shift drives |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of a
series-parallel switch |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of a
transformer-rectifier unit |
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Explain starting system test |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the starting system test
equipment and their connections |
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Diagnose starting system problems |
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Make a no-load starter current draw test |
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Make starter circuit voltage drop tests |
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Inspect, test, and repair or replace switches, connectors,
and wires of starter control circuits |
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Inspect, test, and replace starter relays and solenoids |
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Remove and replace starter |
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CHARGING SYSTEMS
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR |
4 |
7
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11 |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the terms and definitions |
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Explain purpose of a charging system, an alternator, and
charging system output tests |
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Describe alternator charging circuit components and
functions |
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Identify major parts of an alternator |
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Describe construction of stator windings |
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Identify types of alternator circuits |
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Describe characteristics of a brushless alternator |
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Describe operation of a brushless alternator |
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Describe operation of transistorized regulator |
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Explain safety rules for working with alternator charging
circuits |
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Describe names of charging system tests with descriptions
of the conditions evaluated by the tests |
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Describe charging system test equipment and their
connections |
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Diagnose charging system problems that cause an
undercharge, a no-charge, or an overcharge condition |
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Inspect, adjust, and replace alternator drive belts,
pulleys, and tensioners |
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Make a charging systems output test; determine needed
repairs |
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Make a charging circuit voltage drop test; determine
needed repairs |
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Test an S.I. series alternator |
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Inspect, repair, or replace connectors and wires of
charging circuits |
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Remove, inspect, and replace an alternator |
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Suggested
Resources |
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Media |
Note: Please adhere to the APA Formatting and
Style Guidelines. Duncan, G.J., & Brooks-Gunn, J.
(Eds.). (1997). Consequences of growing
up poor. New York: Russell Sage Foundation. |
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Web Manuals |
Mitchell
Information Systems. (2008). “Tractor Trailer.net”. |
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Print |
Multistate
Academic and Vocational Curriculum Consortium. (2007). “Diesel
Technology Series”. |
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Norman, Andrew
& others. (2006). Diesel Technology. |
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Norman, A. / Corinchock, J. / Bennett,S. ( 2005 ) Heavy Duty Truck
Systems 4th Ed, Delmar Pub. |
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Huzij/
Bennett. (2009). Heavy Equipment
Systems. Florence, KY: Delmar Cengage Learning, |
Posted: 10/09/08