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This course is designed to help electrical troubleshooters focus their logic and make a minimal number of meter tests. With a clear methodical process, troubleshooting under the stress of unplanned downtime can be carried out efficiently and effectively.
The ‘Ten Step Troubleshooting Process’ is taught with the goal of eliminating the “hit and miss” methods that can be so costly in terms of time and materials. Safety is stressed along with sound maintenance practices. This two-day course is taught with circuit simulation software and through instructor guided hands-on study of troubleshooting methods.
- Observe circuit behaviors with precision
- Make a thorough inspection for external clues
- Record critical data during troubleshooting
- Use logic to make a plan of attack
- Minimize the number of meter measurements taken
- Follow a methodical step by step procedure
METHODICAL APPROACH TO TROUBLESHOOTING
Objective: Troubleshoot an electrical circuit or system following a logical procedure
Activity: Analyze case studies of system faults
DC CIRCUIT PROBLEMS
Objective: Apply a methodical approach to troubleshooting DC systems
Activity: Solve Relay Logic Control System Problems
SINGLE PHASE CONTROL SYSTEMS
Objective: Troubleshoot single phase relay logic control systems
Activity: Analyze case studies of system faults
"I learned to use a logical step by step procedure using schematics and test meter to troubleshoot. Quite diverse and challenging. Well worth the time and money"
-Tim Bond, Electrician, Mitchell's Gourmet Foods, Saskatoon
“I learned quicker, more insightful troubleshooting. Very comprehensive. Every electrician should take it”
-Gerald Toporowski, Industrial Electrician, General Motors, Oshawa Truck Plant
“A good course for developing troubleshooting skills”
-Willy Grueber, Electrical Supervisor, Epcor Edmonton
“You will learn to reason things out before starting to test with a multimeter. The course had lots of hands-on which was great”
-Plant Electrician
Topics :
- A Methodical Approach to Troubleshooting
- DC Circuit Problems
- Single Phase Systems
- Control Systems Troubleshooting
- Three Phase System Problems
Objectives :
- Troubleshoot an electrical circuit or system following a logical procedure
- Apply a methodical approach to troubleshooting DC systems
- Apply a methodical approach to troubleshooting single phase systems
- Apply a methodical approach to troubleshooting control circuits
- Apply a methodical approach to troubleshooting three phase systems
Course Outcomes :
Participants come away from my course having had the opportunity to test and mentally “burn in” a method that will allow them to work with more clarity and confidence when the pressure that comes with breakdowns is on. The result is a more efficient troubleshooting team with downtime costs significantly reduced.
-Carl Dyke, Instructor