| Title |
Sponsor |
Description |
| Electronics
Technical Papers |
Tech-Online |
Numerous
technical papers covering various electronics related topics |
| Basics
of AC Drives |
Siemens |
Online VFD Course |
| Armstrong
Steam University |
Armstrong |
Basic steam principles, management, distribution
systems, and equipment. |
Lennie
Lightwave's
Guide To Fiber Optics |
VDV Works LLC |
The basics of fibre optic cabling |
| Uncle
Ted's Guide to VDV Cabling |
VDV Works LLC |
The basics of video, data, and voice cabling |
| Lessons
in Electric Circuits |
All about Circuits |
An entire electric circuit analysis and
implementation course |
| Electronic
Operator Interfaces with
Exam |
Eaton |
An introductory course on operator interfaces |
| Adjustable
Frequency Drives with Exam |
Eaton |
An introductory course on variable frequency
drives |
|
Programmable
Logic Controllers Tutorial
Accompanying
exam
|
Eaton |
A good PLC course with review questions |
| Masoneilan
Products Course |
Masoneilan |
An introductory discussion of valves,
actuators, and instrumentation with onlinetests |
| Introduction
to Pneumatics |
Fluid
Power Educational Foundation/Clippard |
A discussion of pneumatic principles and
equipment with problems |
| Hart:
Getting Connected |
HART
Communication Foundation |
Part 2 in a
3 part training series from the Hart Communication Founation |
| Profibus
Web Based Training |
Profibus International |
A very good animated graphic presentation
with audio describing the fundamentals, application, and limitations
of Profibus. After navigating to the site, and clicking on the
tool bar on the left side of the page, you have to wait patiently
for the animation to download. |
| Webcast
Training and Tutorials |
Electromate |
Numerous motion related webcasts and tuorials |
| AC
Motor Home Study Course |
Emerson
Industrial Automation |
AC motor fundamental principles, nameplate
data, and application considerations |
| DC
Motors Home Study Course |
Emerson
Industrial Automation |
DC motor components, principles of operation,
componets, types, applications, troubleshooting and more |
| Basics
of Control and Power Distribution Systems |
Eaton Corp |
Learning modules with exams covering electrical
distribution and control system components including PLCs, operator
interfaces, DeviceNet, surge protection, limit, proximity, and
photometric switches, VFDs, motors and motor controls. |
| Siemens
Technical Education Self Study Courses |
E
& M/ Siemens |
Numerous
good self study courses including basics of PLCs, Sensors, Motion
Control, Electrical Power Distribution and more. Although discussions
are written to include Siemens equipment, the information presented
is applicable to equipment regardless of manufacturer. Courses
are well written, illustrated, and definitely worth investigation. |
| Interactive
Power Electronics Online Course |
Power Designers |
|
| The
Steam and Condensate Loop |
Spirax Sarco |
An excellent in-depth course designed
for those who design and maintain steam and condensate systems.
Topics presented in a well organized modular format include
steam engineering principles, heat transfer theory, major steam
generation and distribution system components, control theory,
instrumentation, safety, and condensate removal and recovery. |
| HART
Basics |
Hart
Communication Foundation |
A very good short tutorial on the
basics of HART communications complete with a test at the end. |
| Basics
of Sensors |
E & M/Siemens |
An introductory course covering
limit switches, proximity sensors, and photoelectric sensors.
Look under Motors and Control courses part way down the page. |
| Industrial
Signal Conditioning |
Dataforth |
|
| SCR
Power Theory Training Manual |
Chromalox |
|
| Industrial
Internet University |
Contemporary Controls |
Noncommercial material from qualified
sources is used to promote the understanding of Industrial Ethernet
as a replacement to fieldbus technology. Articles appear clear,
concise and well illustrated. If you are interested in Industrial
Ethernet, you will find this site a very useful asset. |
| Photoelectric
and Vision Tutorials |
Banner Engineering |
|
| Basics
of PLCs, Sensors, Control
Components, AC Drives and more |
Siemens |
These
are good, clear, illustrated introductory level courses. |
| PlantWeb
University |
Emerson
Process Management |
Online
courses describing operation and implementation of FOUNDATION
fieldbus and HART and an introduction to Profibus PA and Ethernet. |
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