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ELT 115 – Diagnostic Troubleshooting

Course Description:

Introduces diagnostic techniques related to electrical malfunctions. Special attention is given to use of safety precautions during troubleshooting. Topics include: problem diagnosis, advanced schematics, and sequential troubleshooting procedures.

 

Competency Areas:

Hours:

 

 

 

Problem Diagnosis

Class

1

Advanced Schematics

D. Lab

0

Sequential Troubleshooting Procedures

P. Lab/O.B.I.

6

 

Credit

3

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

Advisor’s approval

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D. Lab

P. Lab/

O.B.I.

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

3

0

15

Information

Gather information pertaining to the problem.

 

 

 

Analysis

Analyze the problem.

 

 

 

 

Determine the area or areas where the problem is existing.

 

 

 

ADVANCED SCHEMATICS

3

0

20

Advanced schematics

Read advanced schematics.

 

 

 

 

Match schematic symbols to electrical and mechanical devices.

 

 

 

 

Discriminate between power, control, and logic circuits.

 

 

 

SEQUENTIAL TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES

4

0

25

Procedures

Check the power source for appropriate VOM readings.

 

 

 

 

Identify relay functions.

 

 

 

 

Determine PLC inputs and outputs.

 

 

 

 

Follow relay logic.

 

 

 

 

Follow binary logic.

 

 

 

 

Follow digital logic.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books:

 

Lundquist, Lynn; Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting, Delmar Thomson Learning, ISBN 0-7668-0603-0

Mazur/Proctor; Troubleshooting Electrical/Electronic Systems (2nd ed.), American Technical Publishers ISBN 1780-1

Mazur/Proctor; Troubleshooting Electrical/Electronic Systems Workbook (2nd ed.), American Technical Publishers ISBN 1782-8

Rockis/Mazur; Electric Motor Controls (2nd ed.), American Technical Publishers ISBN 0-8269-1675-9

Rockis/Mazur; Electric Motor Controls Workbook (2nd ed.), American Technical Publishers ISBN 0-8269-1676-7