Electrical CD-ROMs

DC/AC Electrical Principles CD-ROM Courses

The following interactive multimedia CD-ROMs are available to supplement the DC or AC Electrical Principles Self-Study Courses. Each CD can also stand alone as a training tool for your use. The 7 CD-ROMs available in the section are:

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Electrical Theory for Troubleshooters: Ohm's Law CD-ROM

Duration: 6 hours (includes 1 test)

Audience: This program is excellent for the training of electricians as well as for the multicraft training needs of process and manufacturing facilities. This lesson is designed so that no prior knowledge is required.

What Students Learn: This comprehensive Activ® interactive multimedia training program consists of seven lessons that train participants in the principles of AC/DC and solid-state theories. Digital electronic theory is also introduced.

This lesson is designed to help the student develop a fundamental understanding of electricity and how simple electrical circuits operate. This lesson describes how voltage, current and resistance behave in a series circuit, parallel circuit and a series-parallel circuit. This lesson also covers how to use Ohm's Law to calculate voltage; current and resistance are also discussed.

After completing the lesson, the learner will be able to:

     •   Describe the atomic structure of matter and describe the characteristics of good
          conductors and insulators.
     •   Define electricity, voltage, current, and resistance, and describe how a simple circuit
          operates.
     •   Use Ohm's Law to calculate an unknown value.
     •   Define power and know how to use power values with Ohm's Law.
     •   Properly identify simple schematic symbols for a battery, switch, lamp, resistor, and
          conductor.
     •   Describe how current, resistance, and voltage behave in a series circuit.
     •   Use Kirchhoff's voltage law to find total voltage in a series circuit.
     •   Describe how voltage, current and resistance behave in a parallel circuit.
     •   Simplify a series-parallel circuit to determine how voltage, current, and resistance
          behave.

Electrical Theory for Troubleshooters: Ohm's Law CD-ROM - $349.95

Note: CD-ROM Pricing is for the single user/single PC version.
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Electrical Theory for Troubleshooters: AC Characteristics CD-ROM

Duration: 6 hours (includes 1 test)

This lesson presents the basic AC characteristics, the principles of electromagnetism, and how inductance and capacitance affect an AC circuit. This lesson also describes the function of transformers and capacitors in an AC circuit.

After completing the lesson, the learner will be able to:

     •   State the basic operating AC characteristics voltage, and explain how it changes over
          time.
     •   Interpret the frequency of AC voltage using a sine wave.
     •   Explain rms voltage vs. peak voltage.
     •   Describe the principles of magnetism and flux density.
     •   Describe how AC voltage is induced.
     •   Explain how a magnetic field is generated by passing a current through a conductor.
     •   Describe how a current is induced in a coil-type conductor.
     •   Describe mutual induction.
     •   Explain the principles of transformer function.
     •   Describe the function of a tap in transformer construction.
     •   Describe the effect of inductance in AC circuits.
     •   Define capacitance and its schematic symbol.
     •   Explain how a capacitor becomes charged, discharged, and affects AC circuits.

Electrical Theory for Troubleshooters:
AC Characteristics CD-ROM - $349.95

Note: CD-ROM Pricing is for the single user/single PC version.
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Electrical Theory for Troubleshooters: Three-Phase AC Circuits CD-ROM

Duration: 6 hours (includes 1 test)

Audience: This program is excellent for the training of electricians as well as for the multicraft training needs of process and manufacturing facilities. This lesson is designed for participants familiar with AC circuits and AC voltage. A basic understanding of how to interpret changes in AC voltage over time is also required.

This lesson shows participants three-phase alternating current and its applications. This lesson also covers generation, transmission and distribution of three-phase AC, as well as the different types of electrical connections found in three-phase equipment. The lesson concludes with a discussion of transformers and their applications.

After completing the lesson, the learner will be able to:

     •   Define three-phase AC and explain different applications.
     •   Describe the components and operating principle of a three-phase generator.
     •   Explain the relationship between frequency and rotor speed and describe how the speed
          and number of poles relate to the frequency.
     •   Describe the relationship between phase and line voltages in a three-wire wye
          connection.
     •   Describe how phase voltage and single-phase load voltage relate in a four-wire wye
          connection.
     •   Describe basic transformer parts and explain the relationship between a transformer's
          turns ratio and its input and output voltages.
     •   Describe the configuration of a three-phase transformer and state some applications and
          maintenance precautions.
     •   Explain the functions and uses of multitap and autotransformers.

Electrical Theory for Troubleshooters:
Three-Phase AC Characteristics CD-ROM - $349.95

Note: CD-ROM Pricing is for the single user/single PC version.
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Electrical Theory for Troubleshooters:
Solid-State Theory - Semiconductors and Diodes CD-ROM

Duration: 6 hours (includes 1 test)

This lesson presents the physical and electrical properties of different semiconductor material types and how current flows through each type. The lesson shows codes and symbols for diodes and how to interpret schematic drawings and manufacturer's markings on diodes. Operating characteristic curves and zener diodes are also explained.

After completing the lesson, the learner will be able to:

     •   Describe the physical and electrical properties and current flow of N-type and P-type
          semiconductor material.
     •   Understand the PN junction theory.
     •   Describe the codes and symbols that are used to identify a diode.
     •   Interpret schematic drawings and manufacturer's markings for diodes.
     •   Test an unmarked diode to identify the anode and cathode.
     •   Explain how the operating characteristic curve represents diode operation in terms of
          the relationship between current and voltage.
     •   Explain how the operating characteristic curve indicates forward operating current in an
          AC circuit.
     •   Describe how zener diodes operate and how they are used to regulate voltage in a
          circuit.

Electrical Theory for Troubleshooters: Solid-State Theory -
Semiconductors and Diodes CD-ROM - $349.95

Note: CD-ROM Pricing is for the single user/single PC version.
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Electrical Theory for Troubleshooters:
Solid-State Theory - Rectifiers and Filters CD-ROM

Duration: 6 hours (includes 1 test)

Audience: This program is excellent for the training of electricians as well as for the multicraft training needs of process and manufacturing facilities. This lesson is designed for participants familiar with AC/DC theory, electrical safety, electrical print reading, electrical connections, semiconductors and diodes. The ability to read electrical diagrams and to properly use electrical test instruments is also required.

This lesson presents the basic operating theories of electronic power supplies, half-wave rectifiers, full-wave rectifiers, full-wave bridge rectifiers, capacitive input filters, and inductive input filters. The lesson shows how to calculate the expected DC output voltage for a half-wave rectifier, full-wave rectifier, and full-wave bridge rectifier.

After completing the lesson, the learner will be able to:

     •   Identify and state the function of the major components in an electronic power supply.
     •   Explain the operation of a half-wave rectifier circuit.
     •   Calculate the expected DC output voltage and recognize the appropriate output
          waveform from a half-wave rectifier.
     •   Explain the operation of a full-wave rectifier circuit.
     •   Calculate the expected DC output voltage and recognize the output waveform from a
          full-wave bridge rectifier.
     •   Explain the operation of capacitive and inductive input filters.

Electrical Theory for Troubleshooters: Solid-State Theory -
Rectifiers and Filters CD-ROM - $349.95

Note: CD-ROM Pricing is for the single user/single PC version.
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Electrical Theory for Troubleshooters:
Solid-State Theory - Power Devices CD-ROM

Duration: 6 hours (includes 1 test)

Audience: This program is excellent for the training of electricians as well as for the multicraft training needs of process and manufacturing facilities. This lesson is designed for participants familiar with AC/DC theory, electrical safety, electrical print reading, semiconductors, PN Junction Theory, and diodes. The ability to read electrical diagrams and to properly use electrical test instruments is also required.

This lesson describes the operating principles and function of various power devices, and how current flows through each device. This lesson also explains typical applications and the schematic symbol for each device. Testing of a transistor, an SCR, and a TRIAC is also shown.

After completing the lesson, the learner will be able to:

    •   Explain the internal construction of a bipolar transistor.
•   Differentiate an NPN and PNP transistor and draw schematic symbols for both.
•   Describe how transistors perform switching and amplification functions.
•   Given a circuit, calculate the power gain and correctly set up an analog multimeter to
     test a transistor.
•   Describe the function of an Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT).
•   Describe the function of a Junction Field Effect Transistor (JFET).
•   Describe the function of a MOSFET.
•   Explain how an SCR operates.
•   Explain how a Gate Turn-Off Thyristor (GTO) operates.
•   Explain how a TRIAC operates.
•   Explain how a DIAC operates.
•   Contrast the solid state power devices.

Electrical Theory for Troubleshooters: Solid-State Theory -
Power Devices CD-ROM - $349.95

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Electrical Theory for Troubleshooters:
Introduction to Digital Devices CD-ROM

Duration: 6 hours (includes 1 test)

Audience: This program is excellent for the training of electricians as well as for the multicraft training needs of process and manufacturing facilities. This lesson is designed for participants familiar with basic electrical theory, electrical safety, electrical connections, electrical print reading, semiconductors, diodes, and the operating characteristics of transistors, resistors, and other basic circuit components. This lesson also requires an understanding of basic math concepts, including exponents. The ability to properly use electrical/electronic test instruments is also required.

This lesson explains how digital electronic components process and transmit information. This lesson leads participants through the fundamentals of digital devices - from the binary, hexadecimal, and BCD number systems and truth tables to logic devices, symbols and circuitry.

After completing the lesson, the learner will be able to:

     •   Differentiate between analog and digital signals and explain their benefits.
     •   Convert numbers from the base ten number system to the binary number system and
          vice-versa.
     •   Define a byte, the most significant bit, and the least significant bit.
     •   Convert numbers from the binary number system to the hexadecimal number system.
     •   Explain the relationship between conversion accuracy and number of bits.
     •   Identify the symbol and truth table for the AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR and
          XNOR function.
     •   Determine logic functions performed by a circuit and determine how a logic function
          can be used as a gate.
     •   Identify the characteristics of TTL and CMOS.

Electrical Theory for Troubleshooters:
Introduction to Digital Devices CD-ROM - $349.95

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