Multimeters For Mechanics
Multimeters For Mechanics
This course is designed to be the first step in rigorous electrical troubleshooting training for mechanics. A comprehensive review of basic DC electrical and electronic principles is included. Participants will learn to configure and use a digital multimeter to make correct measurements safely and effectively. Building on these basics, participants are challenged to use efficient and logical methods to detect and diagnose common circuit faults such as opens, shorts and poor connections.
Using simulations, this course puts an end to the confusion that many mechanics struggle with regarding electrical values and units such as ohms and milliamps. Plenty of practice will be provided on reading and using electrical schematics for troubleshooting.
This 2-day course is taught with live equipment circuits (training panels), troubleshooting simulation software and through instructor guided, hands-on study of the multimeter and various electrical components such as relays and basic sensors.
Learn how to:
- Correctly and safely use a Digital Multimeter (DMM)
- Interpret equipment electrical schematics
- Isolate and replace defective electrical/electronic components
Electrical/Electronics Basics
Objective: Explain basic electrical principles
Activities: Computer simulations to demonstrate electrical principles
Electrical/Electronic Components and Devices
Objective: Describe the operating principles of typical electrical and electronic devices and components
Activities: Component and lead identification
Reading Electrical Schematics
Objective: Interpret symbols and circuit paths on rig and machine schematics
Activity: Utilize a step-by-step approach to identify a dedicated circuit such as an engine start or a lighting circuit
Electrical Measurements using a DMM
Objective: Demonstrate safe and correct meter set-up
Activities: Hands-on and computer simulated circuit measurements
Circuit and Wiring Harness Troubleshooting
Objective: Demonstrate skills in basic electrical troubleshooting in order to isolate faulty equipment, devices and components
Activities: Hands-on troubleshooting on panel(s) to troubleshoot open and shorted components and broken wires.
Where to go from here?
This course is the first in a series of two on electrical training for mobile mechanics. After completing Multimeters for Mechanics, you can take our level two course, Mobile Electronics & Control Module Troubleshooting.
