Basic Electrical Troubleshooting

In this interactive online course, you’ll learn basic electrical troubleshooting concepts. You’ll learn the difference between a step-up and a step-down transformer, how to test for unbalanced loads and blown fuses, and how to tell if the insulation on a wire is adequate so it doesn’t present a hazard. You’ll be introduced to tools such as a clamp-on ammeter, megohmmeter and voltmeter used in the practice of electrical troubleshooting. The information covered in this course can be applied at your facility for safe work on large and small electrical components.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the capabilities of multimeter
  • Describe the use of clamp ammeters, megohmeters and non-contact temperature sensors for troubleshooting
  • List some tests that can be used to troubleshoot motors
  • Describe troubleshooting motor controllers and fuses
  • Describe the purpose of a transformer

Specs

Course Level Fundamental
Languages English
Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady

Author

Vector Solutions

With over two decades of experience designing advanced 3D animated courseware and developing our proprietary learning management software, we pride ourselves by having developed over 1,000 safety and operations training modules, which have helped train over 250,000 workers worldwide. Our highly experienced team provides the industry with a simple and high-quality means of training their workforce. Whether your team consists of 25 people or an enterprise with thousands, we’re here to help.

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