Fundamentals
Principles of Calculus
Physical Constants, Units, Conversions
Power, Energy, Work, Heat
Machines
Heat Transfer
Flow & Pressure
DC Electricity
AC Electricity
Inductance
Capacitance
Sources and sinks
Equivalent circuits
Boolean Logic
A Primer on Industrial Instrumentation
Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation
Schematic Wiring Diagrams
Symbols
Cross-referencing
Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) & Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID)
Symbols
Rockwell PLC
Hardware
RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000
Inputs / Outputs
Memory
Ladder logic
Structured Text
Function Diagrams
Ethernet communication
GuardLogix
Finite States, Sequencer
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Siemens S120 VFD
Induction Motors
Servo Motors
Variable Frequency Drives
Flux Vector Control
Servo Control
Load sharing
Braking & Regenerating
Optical Encoders
Beckhoff PLC
Automation Studio
TwinCat
Communication
Ethernet, cabling, architecture
Ethernet, IP, TCP, UDP
RS-232, 422, 485
ModBus
ProfiNet, ProfiBus
TwinCat, EtherCat
BACNet
Wireless Digital
Radio
Electrical power & distribution
Single Line diagrams
Schematics & Symbols
Single phase
Three phase
Power Factor
Power Quality, Electrical Noise, Filters
Short circuit protection, Overload protection
Inrush current
Batteries, Uninterruptible Power Supply
Generators, Chargers
Wiring, Ampacity, Insulation rating, temperature rating
Shielding
Grounding & Bonding
Sensors
Signal types
Limit switch, Proximity sensor, Hall effect
Signal conditioning
Switches: Pressure
Temperature
Flow
Safety rated sensors, Temperature, Flow, Presence, Level
Position, Encoders
Safety ratings
Wiring, Shielding & Noise
Devices
Switches
Relays, Contactors
Solenoids
Stepper Motors
Solid state, diode, transistor
Fuses, Circuit breakers
Test Instruments
Oscilloscope
Multimeter
Field
Analog instrumentation
Pressure
Temperature
Flow
Power, Energy
Calibration, Verification
Precision, Accuracy
Wiring, Shielding & Noise
Equipment
Lifts, Doors,
Chillers
Heaters
Pumps
Valves, Flow Controls
Heat Exchangers
Cryogenics
Codes & Standards
NFPA 70E
NFPA 79, Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery
Piping
Piping, connections
Valves, Actuators
Pumps
Closed Loop Control
P, I, D, Feedforward
Adaptive
Tuning
PLC implementation
Process Dynamics
Dead Time, Lag Time, Hysteresis
Quality Assurance
Design Control
Review, Verification, Validation
Version Control
Documentation
Document Control
Security
Measurements
Statistical Process Control
Precision / Accuracy
Safety
Criteria
Reliability
Failsafe
Problem Solving
Troubleshooting