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DC (Direct Current) Crane Control - 3 Days

Course number: 852
Length: 3 days
Price: $2290.00
Category: Electrical

This 3-day crane training course teaches the different methods of controlling D.C. motors as used on cranes.

Milwaukee Konecranes Training Institute
March 21,2023 to March 23,2023

The class applied to all overhead cranes in general. It provided some useful information & knowledge that I can put to use.

North AmericanStainless Justin L.

(What I liked most about the seminar was…) Rigging and crane safety portions.
Course was very well structured and informative.

Timet Scott B.

(What I liked most about the seminar was...) Info was very good.

3M Ken S.

(What I liked most about the seminar was...) The tours.

US Steel Jermaine J.

Learned a lot about the equipment we use on a daily basis.

Bowling GreenMetalforming Wayne S.

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
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