Basics of Electricity

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Electron Theory; Conductors, Insulators, Semiconductors; Electric Charges; Current; Voltage; Resistance; Ohm's Law; Power; Magnetism; Introduction to AC; AC Generators; Frequency; Inductance; Capacitance; Inductive and Capacitive Reactance; Power and Power Factor; Transformers.

Basics of Electrical Products

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Siemens Energy & Automation; Electric Power; Residential Applications; Commercial Applications; Industrial Applications; Manufacturing Applications; Discrete Parts Manufacturing; Assembly Processes; Batch and Continuous Processes; Pictorial Glossary.

AC Motors

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AC Motors; Force and Motion; Energy; Electrical Energy; AC Motor Construction; Magnetism; Electromagnetism; Developing a Rotating Magnetic Field; Rotor Rotation; Motor Specifications; NEMA Motor Characteristics; Derating Factors; AC Motors and AC Drives; Matching AC Motors to the Load; Enclosures; Mounting; Siemens Motors; Above NEMA Motors.

Basics of AC Drives

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Force and Motion; Energy; Electrical Energy; AC Motor Construction; Developing A Rotating Magnetic Field; Rotor Construction; Electrical Components Of A Motor; NEMA Rotor Characteristics; Voltage And Frequency; Basic AC Drives; Siemens Micro Master and Midi Master; Siemens Master Drive; Applications; Constant Torque Applications; Variable Torque Applications; Constant Horsepower Applications; Multiple Motor Applications.

Basics of Control Components

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Electrical Symbols; Line Diagrams; Manual Starters; Magnetic Contactors and Starters; Reduced Voltage Starting; Multi-Speed and Reversing Starters; Starter Ratings; World Series Type 3TF Starters; US Series Starters; Pilot Devices; Control Transformers; Control Relays; Timing Relays.

Basics of PLCs

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PLCs; Advantages; Number Systems; Terminology; Basic Requirements; S7-200 Micro PLCs; Connecting External Devices; Programming A PLC; Discrete Inputs/Outputs; Analog Inputs and Outputs; Timers; Counters; High Speed Instructions.

Basics of Sensors

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Sensors; Limit Switches; International Limit Switches; North American Limit Switches; BERO Sensors; Inductive Proximity Sensors Theory of Operation; Inductive Proximity Sensors Family; Capacitive Proximity Sensors Theory of Operation; Capacitive Proximity Sensors Family; Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors Theory of Operation; Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors Family; Photoelectric Sensors Theory of Operation; Photoelectric Family of Sensors; Sensor Applications.

General Motion Control

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Motion Control; Mechanical Basics; Servomotor Construction; Servomotor Ratings; Speed-Torque Characteristics; Siemens Servomotors; Servomotor Accessories; Encoders and Resolvers; Pulse Width Modulation; Siemens MASTERDRIVE MC Family; MASTERDRIVE MC Compact PLUS; MASTERDRIVE MC Compact and Chassis; Technology Options, Cables; Applications, Selection; SIMODRIVE.

Motor Control Centers

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Motor Control; Power Supplies; Design Standards; Need for Circuit Protection; Overcurrent Protective Devices; Motor Control Centers; Combination Motor Control Units; Motor Starters; Pilot Devices; Circuit Breakers; Other Types of Units in MCCs; MCC Ratings; Enclosures; Classification and Types of Wiring; Cable Entry; System/89; Model 95 Plus.

Busway

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Distribution Systems; Busway Purpose And Definition; Sentron Busway; Types And Application; Design Standards and Ratings; Circuit Protection; Busway Construction; Busway System Components; Planning a Busway System; Cable/Conduit Conversion; XL-U Busway; XJ-L Busway; BD Busway; Trol-E-Duct.

Load Centers

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Residential Distribution; Load Centers; Overcurrent Protective Devices; Load Center Construction; Types of Load Centers; Individual Overcurrent Protection; Service Entrance/Equipment Load Centers; Load Center Grounding; Load Center Ratings; Sizing The Load Center; Determining The Number Of Circuits; Ground Fault Protection; Surge Protection; Siemens Small EQr Load Centers; Siemens Medium EQr Load Centers; Siemens Large EQr Load Centers; Meter Combinations

Molded Case Circuit Breakers

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Types of Overcurrent Protective Devices; Circuit Breaker Design; Types of Circuit Breakers; Circuit Breaker Ratings; Time-Current Curves; Selective Coordination; Series Connected Systems; Residential and Commercial Circuit Breakers; Sentron™ Series Circuit Breakers; Sentron™ Series Digital Circuit breakers; Accessories; Insulated Case Circuit Breakers; ICCB Electronic Trip Unit.

Panelboards

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Distribution Systems; Panelboards; Overcurrent Protective Devices; Panelboard Construction; Types of Panelboards; Individual Overcurrent Protection; Power Supply Systems Service Entrance Panelboards; Panelboard Grounding; Ground Fault Protection; Panelboard Ratings; S1 and S2 Lighting Panelboards; S3 Lighting Panelboards; S4 and S5 Power Panelboards; F1 and F2 Fusible Panelboards; Accessories.

Power Monitoring and Management with ACCESS

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Monitoring and Managing Electrical Power with ACCESS; Electrical Power Distribution; Voltage and Current Values; Changes in Voltage and Current; Frequency and Harmonics; Power and Power Factor; WinPM and SIEServe; Communication Protocols and Standards; Local Area Networks; Serial Communication; Power Metering, Power Meter Features; Protective Relays and Trip Units; Circuit Breaker Trip Units; SAMMS; S7 I/O Device; Lighting Control System; ACCESS System Application Example.

Safety Switches

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Siemens Safety Switches; Switch Symbols; Need For Circuit Protection; Fuses; Fuse Ratings and Classifications; Enclosures; Switch Design; Safety Switch Ratings; Circuit Types; Catalog Numbers; General Duty Safety Switches; Heavy Duty Safety Switches; Selecting Enclosed Switches.

Switchboards

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Systems; Overcurrent Protective Devices; Switchboard Construction; Service Section; Main Disconnect Devices; Distribution Section; Power Supply Systems; Service Entrance Equipment; Switchboard; Grounding; Ground Fault Protection; Switchboard Ratings; SB1, SB2, and SB3 Switchboards; RCIII Switchboards; Super Blue Pennant Switchboards; Commercial Metering Switchboards; Speciality Service Entrance Switchboards.