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for the development of high-quality, intuitive learning systems for
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energy training system. This modular to function as a stand-alone, • Trainer Familiarization and Safety components currently used in
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forms a complete hybrid energy with open- and closed-loop heating safe, complete hands-on training • Trainer Familiarization and Wiring
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excellent substitute for expensive, located in a transparent electrical performance, design, and the blade and all the components
real equipment. enclosure for easy observation, with troubleshooting, all in one unit typically found in the hub.
all the other electrical components. • All behaviors of a nacelle have
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consumption. software, which also provides the covers the structure and functioning
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start there. The choices are yours. All Practical basic and continuing train- tions for connecting the components
equipment set components can also ing using industrial components pro- and ensures short preparation and
be ordered separately, so you can vides the confidence to apply the follow-up times. When dismantling
create customized solutions. DFTXLUHGNQRZOHGJHLQWKHZRUN- FLUFXLWV\RXFDQTXLFNO\DQGHDVLO\
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
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strator is an integrated training sys- • Clear tubing sections within the duces students to the principles and • Introduction to the System Trainer
tem for instructor demonstration and evaporator and condenser coils to components of a refrigeration sys- • Setup
hands-on student experimentation in allow students to view refrigerant tem using industrial and commercial • 5HFHLYHU$FFXPXODWRUV2LO
the fundamental principles and com- ĆRZVDQGFKDQJHVRIVWDWH devices. Separators
ponents of typical refrigeration sys- • Clear evaporator and condenser • Compressor
tems and heat pumps. It is designed coil enclosures It clearly demonstrates the operation • Operation of Metering Devices
to clearly show the different refriger- • Four manual valves enabling rever- of the most common refrigeration • System Control Services
ant stages within the cycles of the VDORIUHIULJHUDQWĆRZIRUKHDW V\VWHPFRQąJXUDWLRQVLQFOXGLQJ • Evaporator and Condenser
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correlated courseware employing a conditions either the schematic control panel or
competency-based, individualized • Fault-insertion switches at the suspect devices and compo- Main features
approach to the study of refrigera- • Instrumentation including nents. • Two forced-air evaporator coils
tion fundamentals. temperature meter, compound operating individually, in series, or
gauges, pressure gauges, circuit Fully integrated courseware guides in parallel
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• Metering Devices ware. as well as indicator lamps and
• System Control Devices functional duplication of test
• Introduction to Heat Pump points
Systems • Fault-insertion switches
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vides the necessary hardware and • Blowers and ducting simulate System is designed to teach refriger- • Cooling chamber enclosing a
manuals to develop a solid under- distribution methods of heating ation fundamentals. It demonstrates forced-air evaporator
standing of typical domestic heat and cooling the operation of typical refrigeration • Air-forced condenser with variable
pumps. • Several test points for trouble- circuits using industrial and commer- speed fan
shooting exercises cial devices. The compactness of the • Thermostatic expansion valve and
,WKDVFOHDUO\LGHQWLąHGVHSDUDWHFLU- • Electric heat for secondary heating training system allows its placement two capillary tubes of differing
cuits connected through a four-way • Four-way reversing valve on a table or a bench, reducing the lengths to compare the co-
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cooling and heating modes of opera- valves grates instrumentation and process with different metering devices
tion. Timed automatic defrost as well • Controls that include manual and control components, as well as an • Electronic pressure control with
DVEDFNXSHOHFWULFKHDWLQJDUHDOVR programmable thermostats, fan/ electrical control panel. Instructors LCD display
covered. Students will use manual limit temperature sensor, can insert faults to teach trouble- • Thermostatic control; pressure
and programmable thermostats to high-pressure controller, low-pres- shooting. The training system control
implement different scenarios in a sure controller, and defrost timer features a powerful data acquisition • Heat load simulation
plenum chamber. The trainer also • Control panel with multicolored system whose tools enable students • Transducers used to acquire data
includes indicator lights, test points, electrical and tubing schematics to easily monitor operating condi- at the critical points of the system
pressure gauges, and troubleshoot- and indicator lamps WLRQVLQUHDOWLPHWRSURYLGHNH\ • Conditioning of the compressor
ing instrumentation. • Control panel that includes ther- information, simplifying system trou- voltage and current
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tems are designed to teach the the- • Basic Controls Software features true simulations of • Basic Controls
ory and techniques of electric motor • Programmable Logic Controller the motor control circuits of the • Programmable Logic Controller
controllers. They allow students to • Motor Drives Industrial Controls Training System. • Motor Drives
select and mount control devices to • Sensors • Sensors
form typical control circuits, and to • Troubleshooting The precise simulations allow stu- • Troubleshooting
troubleshoot them once a fault is dents to complete all the exercises in
inserted. The modular systems offer Main features the training system courseware on a Main features
unique controls training possibilities • 6WXUG\PRELOHWZRVLGHGZRUN- computer without the need for any • Precise simulations allow comple-
and include insertable faults. station actual equipment. This simulation tion of all exercises with or without
• Designed according to CSA stan- software is specially designed to per- equipment
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aspects of industrial controls equip- AC Drive, PWM, DC Drive, Softs- perform customized exercises. System such as MindSight
ment operation: WDUWHUDQGFRPPRQHOHFWULFDO • Includes a Site License
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Industrial Maintenance
The Mechanical Training System Topic coverage The Industrial Wiring Training Sys- Topic coverage
covers the installation, use, • Introduction to Mechanical Drive tems are hands-on systems designed Level 1:
maintenance, and troubleshooting of Systems to train students for careers as elec- • Enclosures and Conduits
mechanical drive components. It is • %HOW&KDLQVDQG*HDU'ULYHV tricians and electrical maintenance • Electrical Power Distribution
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which deal with the components • *DVNHWV6HDOV%DOO6FUHZV The systems, which use high-quality • Three-Phase Motor Starters
encountered in industry. Engineered &OXWFKHVDQG%UDNHV UL-listed components, faithfully • AC Motor Drive
for ease of use, the system comes • Laser Alignment, Lubrication, and reproduce an industrial environment • DC Motor Drive
with a universal steel base unit on Vibration Analysis where students can develop their
which the students prepare the set- VNLOOVLQWKHLQVWDOODWLRQDQGZLULQJRI Main features
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integrated with other products in the • Several subsystems allow delving als containing job sheets and/or • Power bus installed at the top of
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hands-on training tools designed to • Wiring and Schematics hands-on program designed to train • Fabrication, Assembly, and
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els, alarm station, heat detector, • Commercial-grade equipment VDIHW\UXOHVZKHQZRUNLQJDWLQGXV- components
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The Pumps Training System familiar- Topic coverage Moving machines is a basic require- Topic coverage
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allows the selection of models industrial pumps tices, including techniques to help bearings, and pivoting support
required to meet customized training • Transparent pump cover allows students move and install machines legs for easy maneuvering in tight
objectives. A wide variety of pumps cavitation observation safely. The heavy-duty, steel crane places
is also offered as individual options • &RQąJXUHYDULDEOHVSHHGGULYHV has polyurethane swivel casters with • Storage for all material on the
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cost-effective solution that • Basic concepts of electrical cir- Training System is to familiarize • Familiarization with Studio 5000
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principles of electrical circuits, both • Ohm’s law programming environment and • Understanding PLC operation and
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resistors, inductors, capacitors, • Exploration of the most common and a Stratix 2000 industrial Ether- interfaces
transformers, switches, relays, and electrical components: power net switch. Several inputs and out- • Troubleshooting
motors. sources, resistors, inductors, puts are accessible from the front
capacitors, transformers, switches, panel using 2-mm test leads. Eight Main features
The training system comes in a relays, motors switches allow the addition of elec- • Conveniently mounted in a suit-
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with sturdy wheels and a telescopic Main features H[HUFLVHV$6\V/LQNLQWHUIDFHDOORZV transportation
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introduce students to the important RKPPHWHUVHWF the graphic terminal and correspond tion with existing LabVolt Series
concepts of AC and DC circuits, and • Easy transportation to real PLC applications that can be PLC applications or any other
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LabVolt Series lathes and mills. • 20-character by four-line LCD • Sensor switches monitored by the
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microprocessor that stores communications with robotic units DERUWNH\ axes
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of soft materials, such as plastics • Includes a three-jaw, self- slide that carries the cutting tool • Capable of threading using an
and waxes, as well as harder materi- FHQWHULQJFKXFN DORQJWKH=D[LVULJKWDQGOHIWDQG RSWLFDOHQFRGHUIHHGEDFNORRS
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