| Computer-Based
Electronic Programs will save you time and money by complementing
your training efforts with leading edge educational technology. |
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Electronic Programs give students the opportunity to learn
at their own pace as well as review what they need before, during
or after a course. |
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This addresses first-time learning as well as refresher review
or remedial education. Each of the Electronic Programs
uses a building-block approach from fundamental to advanced Electronics.
The random access of Computer-Based learning facilitates
the needs of each individual student, when electronic information
it is required. |
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| P-SIM
3000 Electricity/Electronics |
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P-SIM 3000 - The Electricity/Electronics
course consists of nine computer-based training modules, listed
below, that provide a solid foundation for understanding electricity
in electronics. |
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The Electricity/Electronics course
requires Microsoft Windows 3.0 or better. Special pricing available
on a combined purchase of the P-SIM 3000 and the Digital Electronics
programs. |
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Basic
Electricity
Electrical
Circuits
Wiring
and Diagrams
Test
Equipment
Magnetism
Generating
Electricity
Control
& Protection Devices
Solid-State
Components
Computer
Controls
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| Basic
Electricity |
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This module will provide you with an understanding of the principles
and rules that deal with the following subjects: The Atom and
Electricity, Voltage, Current, Resistance, Ohm's Law, Electrical
Power and review. |
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Outline |
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| The
Atom and Electricity |
- Atoms,
Electrons and Compounds
- Ions,
Free and Bound Electrons
- Electricity
is.....
- Conventional
Theory
- Electron
Theory
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| Voltage |
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- Definition
- BMP or Potential
- The Volt
- Representation (E,V)
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| Current |
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- Definition
- Direct Current
- Alternating Current
- The Ampere, Milliamp
- Conductor and Insulator
- A Circuit Requires.....
- Opens, Shorts and
Grounds
- Representation (1)
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| Resistance |
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- Definition
- Representations
(O, R)
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| OHM's Law |
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- Develop Ohm's Law
- Ohm's Circle/Triangle
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| Electrical Power |
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- Power is.....
- One Watt, One HP,
One KW
- Watt's Circle/Triangle
- Power Formulas
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| Review Questions |
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| Electrical
Circuits |
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In this module, you will learn the basic operation and construction
of the series, parallel and series-parallel circuits, Kirchhoff's
Laws, Advanced Series-Parallel Circuits and Review. Kirchhoff's
rules and application of Ohm's and Watt's laws will also be understood. |
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Outline |
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| Series Circuits |
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- Definition
- Series Circuit Rules
- Series Circuit Formulas
for Resistance, Voltage and Current flow.
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| Parallel Circuits |
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- Definition
- Parallel Circuit
Rules
- Parallel Circuit
Formulas for Resistance, Voltage and Current flow.
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| Series-Parallel
Circuits |
- Definition
- Series-Parallel
Circuit Rules
- Series-Parallel
Calculations for Resistance, Current and Voltage.
- Applying
Watt's Law
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| Kirchhoff's Laws |
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- First Law (Current
Flow)
- Second Law (Voltage
Drops)
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| Advanced Series-Parallel
Circuits |
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- Reducing Parallel
Circuits to Series Equivalent Resistance
- Calculate Resistance
and Current Flow
- Apply Ohm's Law
to Different Circuits' Components
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| Review Questions |
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| Wiring
and Diagrams |
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In this module, you will learn the types of wiring used in truck,
equipment and automobile systems as well as how to read and use
wiring diagrams and schematics. As follows: Primary and Secondary,
Wire Size, Types of Conductors, Connectors, Schematics and Diagrams,
and Review. |
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| Course Outline |
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| Primary and Secondary |
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- Primary for Low
Voltage
- Secondary for High
Voltage
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| Wire Size |
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| Types of Conductors |
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- Single-Strand Wires
- Multi-Strand Wires
- Printed Circuits
- Frame Members
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| Connections |
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- Terminals
- Crimping and Soldering
- Connectors
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| Schematics and Diagrams |
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| Schematics
and Diagrams |
- Wiring
Diagram (Schematic)
- Component
Location Diagram
- Installation
Diagram
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| Test
Equipment |
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In this module, you will learn the common types of test equipment,
their purpose and function. As follows: Jumper Wires, Test Lights,
Ohmmeter, Voltmeter, Ammeter, Multimeter, and Review. |
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Outline |
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| Jumper Wires |
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| Test Lights |
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- Self-Powered
- Non-Powered
- Usage Rules
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| Ohmmeters |
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- Purpose
- Types and Features
- Usage Rules
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| Ammeters |
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- Purpose
- Direct-Reading
- Inductive Pick-Up
- Zero Centered
- Usage Rules
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| Multimeter/Voltmeters |
- Combination
of Meters
- Analog
or Digital
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| Review Questions |
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| Magnetism |
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In this module, you will learn the principles of magnetism and
their application to electricity. These principles are the basis
for understanding A.C. electricity. As follows: Introduction,
Permanent/Temporary Magnets, Flux Density, Permeability/Reluctance,
Electromagnetism, Field Direction, Coiled Conductors, Electromagnetic
Induction and Review. |
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| Course
Outline |
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| Introduction |
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- The Phenomenon
- North and South
Poles
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| Permanent and Temporary
Magnets |
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- Power to Attract
- Magnetic Materials
- A Permanent Magnet
is.....
- Creating a Temporary
Magnet
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| Flux Density |
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- Magnetic Field
- Field Direction
(North to South)
- Field Density
- Horseshoe Magnet
- Opposite Poles Attract
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| Permeability and Reluctance |
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- Permeability is.....
- Reluctance is.....
- Material Examples
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| Electromagnetism |
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- Current Flow in
a Straight Conductor
- Increased Current
Rate Produces Stronger Field
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| Field Direction |
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- Left Hand Rule (Straight
Conductor)
- Right Hand Rule
(Straight Conductor)
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| Coiled Conductors |
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- Concentrate Flux
Field in Center Coil
- Coil Polarity
- More Windings Increases
Field Strength
- Adding a Soft Iron
Core Increases Field Strength
- Right Hand Rule
(Coiled Conductor)
- Left Hand Rule (Coiled
Conductor)
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| Electromagnetic
Induction |
- An
Introduction (Detailed in Generating Electricity)
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| Review Questions |
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| Generating
Electricity |
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In this module, you will learn the fundamental process of mechanically
generating electricity and converting A.C. electricity into D.C.
As follows: The D.C. Generator, Commutator Rectification, Improving
Generator Output, The Alternator, Mutual Induction, and Review. |
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Outline |
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| The D.C. Generator |
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- Magnetic Field,
Conductor, Relative Motion
- Stator and Armature
- Basic Generator
Operation
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| Commutator Rectification |
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- Commutator and Brushes
- Rectification is.....
- Commutator Rectification
Demonstrated
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| Improving Generator
Output |
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- Add Armature Coils
- Field Circuit
- Four Things That
Affect Induced Voltage Strength
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| The
Alternator |
- Rotor
- Pole
Pieces
- Field
Winding
- Slip
Rings and Brushes
- Stator
- Y-Wound
Stator
- Delta
Wound Stator
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| Mutual Induction |
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Electromagnetic
Induction
Air Core vs. Iron
Core
Primary Winding
Secondary Winding
Step-Up and Step-Down
Transformers
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| Review Questions |
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| Control
& Protection Devices |
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This module will provide you with an understanding of the purpose
and operation of the common electrical system components as follows:
Switches, Relays and Solenoids, Circuit Breakers, Fuses, Resistors,
Capacitors, and Review. |
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Outline |
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| Switches |
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- SPST, SPDT, DPST,
DPDT
- Normally Open and
Normally Closed
- Momentary
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| Relays & Solenoids |
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- A Relay is.....
- Relay Operation
- A Solenoid is.....
- Solenoid Operation
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| Circuit Breakers |
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| Fuses |
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- Purpose and Operation
- Ratings
- Fusable Link
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| Resistors |
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- Types of Fixed Resistors
- Color Coding ????
Resistors
- Rheostat
- Potentiometer
- Thermistor
- Resistor Testing
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| Capacitors |
- A
Capacitor is.....
- Capacitor
Construction
- Capacitor
Rating
- Capacitors
in Series
- Capacitors
in Parallel
- Capacitor
Testing
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| Review Questions |
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| Solid
State Components |
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This module will teach you the principles of the operation and
introduce the application of the solid state electronic devices
as follows: Semiconductors, Diodes, Diode Rectification, Transistors,
Other Solid State Devices, and Review. |
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Outline |
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| Semiconductors |
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- Base Material
- Doping
- N-Type and P-Type
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| Diodes |
- Diode
Construction
- Junctions/Depletion
Region
- Bias
Voltage
- Diode
Operation
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| Diode Rectification |
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- Half-Wave Rectification
- Full-Wave Rectification
- Three Phase Full-Wave
Rectification
- Diode Testing
- Zener Diode
- Light Emitting Diode
- Photodiode
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| Transistors |
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- A Transistor is.....
- The Bipolar Junction
Transistor
- PNP or NPN Configurations
- Transistor Parts:
Base, Emitter, Collector
- Transistor Operation
- The Transistor as
a Switch
- The Transistor as
an Amplifier
- Saturation and Cut-off
Points
- Transistor Testing
- Photo Transistor
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| Other Solid-State
Devices |
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- The SCR
- The Integrated Circuit
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| Review Questions |
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| Computer
Controls |
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This module will provide you with an understanding of the very
basic fundamentals and common terminology of computer control
systems as follows: Microprocessor, Computer Operation and Review. |
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Outline |
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| Microprocessors |
- A
Microprocessor is......
- Microprocessor
Purpose
- Logic
System Functions
- Computer
Functions
- Memories:
Types and Functions
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| Computer Operation |
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- Sensors-Analog Input
- Actuators-Analog
Input
- Clock
- Arithmetic Logic
Unit: Analog/Digital Conversion
- Modes, Strategies
- Electronic Control
Unit
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| Review Questions |
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P-SIM 3000 (Electricity/Electronics)
With Digital -
1 Station includes
Study Guide $395.00
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P-SIM 3000 (Electricity/Electronics)
With Digital -
5 Station includes
Study Guides $1,490.00
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P-SIM 3000 (Electricity/Electronics)
With Digital -
10 Station includes
Study Guides $2,190.00
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P-SIM 3000 (Electricity/Electronics)
With Digital -
15 Station includes
Study Guides $2,850.00
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P-SIM 3000 (Electricity/Electronics)
With Digital -
20 Station includes
Study Guides $3,590.00
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P-SIM 3000 (Electricity/Electronics)
With Digital -
30 Station includes
Study Guides $4,350.00
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P-SIM 3000 (Electricity/Electronics)
With Digital -
Network Version $5,742.00
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| P-SIM
Digital Electronics (Windows) |
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The Digital Electronics course consists of five computer-based
training courses, that provide an understanding of digital electronics.
The Digital/Electronics course Windows 3.xx or better. |
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Digital Windows Version
Only -
1 Station includes
Study Guide $225.00
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Digital Windows Version
Only -
5 Station includes
Study Guides $925.00
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Digital Windows Version
Only -
10 Station includes
Study Guides $1,325.00
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Digital Windows Version
Only -
15 Station includes
Study Guides $1,825.00
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Digital Windows Version
Only -
20 Station includes
Study Guides $2,325.00
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Digital Windows Version
Only -
30 Station includes
Study Guides $2,825.00
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Digital Windows Version
Only -
Network Version $3,695.00
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