DC (Direct Current) Crane Control - 3 Days
This 3-day crane training course teaches the different methods of controlling D.C. motors as used on cranes.
Alcoa Clark R.(What I liked most about the seminar was…) Calculations of Rigging, Great job,
very interesting
North AmericanStainless BrandonDeneenInstructor very willing to answer questions as well as encouraged questions.
Freeport McMoRanMining Richard M.(What I liked most about the seminar was...) The instructor was very
knowledgeable, also the power points.
SIA / AllegentGlobal Terry J.(What I liked most about the seminar was…) Instructors’ knowledge and info. Good job, good class, great learning environment.
Lockheed Martin Miquel T.(What I liked most about the seminar was...) The hands-on.
This crane course teaches the different methods of controlling D.C. motors as used on cranes. Block diagrams of various manufacturers’ controls are utilized to explain the operation in a crane application. D.C. motor basics and preventive maintenance are also covered in detail. Additionally, this crane training course covers proper preventive maintenance procedures and alignment for D.C. motor controls.
Course objectives
- Understand D.C. characteristics, diode and SCR rectification
- Identify D.C. motor construction and perform maintenance
- Use system schematics to explain relay logic
- Properly text and adjust the electric control systems
- Troubleshoot the system to the faulty component
Course outline
- General & Electrical Safety
- Electrical Theory - Power Distribution
- Ohm's Law & Kirchoff's Laws
- Series and Parallel Circuits
- DC Motors
- Motor Construction & Operation
- Series Wound & Shunt Wound Motors
- Inspection, Testing & Troubleshooting
- Brakes
- Inspection & Adjustment
- Brake Wheels
- Electrical Schematics & Diagrams
- Limit Switches & Motor control “power” circuits
- Acceleration controls circuits
- System testing and troubleshooting