Electrical Control Systems

This four-day course comprises 12 modules with practical’s: Day 1 -Fundamental level • BAS - Units and symbols for electricity. Basic electrical circuits. Current flow. • FLT - Basic fault-finding tool kit for modern electrical & electronic systems. • OHM - Sherlock Ohms; understanding and applying basic electrical measurements with hands on custom practical. Day 2- Intermediate level • BAT – Batteries, chargers and inverters. Hybrid options. • DCS- Distributed controls on board with introduction to PLCs. • GEN-A- Shore power; an introduction to single phase and three phase systems with practical measurements. Day 3 - Proficient level • HYD - Hydraulic controls for large sailing vessels • DRV - Drives primer: Variable frequency drives vs. soft starters • GEN-B - Generator controls and power management systems, with practical video training. Day 4 - Advanced level • SEN - A primer on measurement methods and sensor interfacing. • AMS - Monitoring, control and alarm systems. • PLC- Programmable Logic Controllers - purpose and functions on board with hands on custom practical. Please be aware that this course cannot be paid for with credits from the One account - as the instructor is an external 3rd party instructor.