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Maintenance Computer Based Training (CBT) CDs and Downloads

Distant Learning Courses (CBT) and Maintenance Seminars for maintenance and management ranging from lubrication CBT to the electrical training seminar. Also download a training seminar presentation from facility planning to leadership skill. (Business Industrial Network is a member of the Educational Software Cooperative.)

CBT (distant learning courses)

Industrial Electrical Training Video Course Library (certificate programs)

PLC Training Video Course Library (certificate programs)

Troubleshooting PLC Control Circuits Training Software (certificate program)

5S Lean Manufacturing Training Video DVD (training video)

Problem Solving Skills Training DVD (training video)

PID Tuning Blueprint, Calculator and Simulator Download

VFDTrainer Freq Drive Training Software CD (certificate program)

On-Line HMI SCADA and PLC Course (Certifications available)

Advanced Industrial Troubleshooting Simulation Training Software (certificate program)

Gas and Air Compressor Training CD

RFID Training Download (certificate program)

Hazardous Area Instrumentation Training Download(certificate program)

New V4 Electrical Troubleshooting Skills Training Series CBT (certificate program)

PLC - RSLogix ™ 5 & 500 Training CBT (certificate program)

ControlLogix - RSLogix 5000 Training CBT (certificate program)

RSView32 HMI Training Software CD CBT (certificate program)

DeviceNet Tutorial Software CBT (certificate program)
PID Control Tutorial CD and Download

Electrical Safe Work Practices - CBT

Electrical Safe Work Practices in SPANISH

Presentation Version Electrical Safe Work Practices - CBT

Three Phase AC Motors

AC Motor Controls - CBT

Centrifugal Pump Training Software

Heat Exchangers Basics Training
Mechanical Seal and Seal Selection Process Training

CBM and Condition Monitoring Techniques Training

Rotating Equipment Alignment Training

Industrial Valves Computer-Based Training

Steam Turbines & Governing Systems Training

Distillation Process and Equipment Training

Positive Displacement Pumps Training

Oil Exploration and Production Process Training

Industrial Hydraulics Training

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling - CBT

Maintenance Storerooms

Shutdowns, Turnarounds, and Outages - CBT

Gaskets and Bolted Flange Connections

Lubrication - CBT

Machine Vibration Basics

Measurement Methods

Distance Learning Courses (CBT)

NEW Troubleshooting PLC Control Circuits Training Software.
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Gain years of PLC troubleshooting experience in just days. Learn the PLC basics and best-practice methods of troubleshooting PLC circuits in a safe real-world simulation.

Advanced Industrial Troubleshooting Simulation Training Software
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This Advanced Troubleshooting training software is based on real industrial process systems. This training simulation software uses a fully interactive simulated industrial fluid systems and process control systems to train personnel how to troubleshoot both electrical and mechanical faults.

Troubleshooting - Basic Control Circuits

Electrical Troubleshooting Skills Training Series CBT

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Highly realistic industrial electrical troubleshooting simulations that improve electrical troubleshooting skills in beginners and experts alike. This training series contains all 3 CBTs -Basic Techniques, Control circuits, and Motor Controls. (certificate program)

The CLXTrainer ControlLogix™ Training Software (CBT)
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Includes an introduction to ControlLogix ™ with an overview of RSLogix 5000 ™. Software CD has a final exam, laboratory manual and the ability to print a Certificate of Completion. (certificate program)

PLC Training course with CBT -The PLC Trainer CD set
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The PLCTrainer uses RSLogix ™ ladder logic look and feel and now includes analog instruction, an area that has been overlooked by most PLC training materials. Order now and receive a second CD free LogixPro™, an RSLogix ™ logic simulator! (certificate program)

RSView32 HMI Training Software CD CBT
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This RSView32 HMI Training Software (ViewTrainer CBT), includes details about RSLinx communications, DDE excel, RSView graphics, interactive quiz, laboratory manual and more. (certificate program)

PLC Training Video Course Library
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10 DVDs about Programmable Controllers with video reference handbook, instructor's guide, answer key, master set of exams and course completion certificate. Learn about PLC logic used in factory automation programmable logic controllers in this industrial video series. No prior PLC knowledge required, Applicable to all makes and models of PLCs.

Electrical Training Videos

Industrial Electrical Training Video Course Library
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10 DVDs about electrical control with video reference handbook, instructor's guide, answer key, master set of exams and course completion certificate. We cover the most critical and fundamental skills that your maintenance department needs to know. Electrical Control Circuits, Motor Controls, and PLCs. This 10 DVD set covers automation control with sensors and electrical components and PLC DVDs. Includes DC and AC motor controller, 3 phase transformer and many more industrial motor, power and automation control training modules.

Devicenet Training

DeviceNet Tutorial Software CBT
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The DeviceNet Software Tutorial - Level 1 CD teaches you What is DeviceNet, Component Identification, Power Supplies, Tips and Tricks and more. (certificate program)

VFDTrainer Freq Drive Training Software CD
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The VFDTrainer is a tutorial on the basic operation, installation, programming and trouble shooting of VFD units. Sections on AC Motors, Uses of Variable Frequency Drives, Parts and Operation of a VFD, VFD Controller, VFD Installation, VFD Start-up, Soft Starters, Motor Control Troubleshooting and an Interactive Quiz. (certificate program)

PID Tuning Blueprint, Calculator and Simulator Download
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Over 88 pages with PID Calculator and PID Simulator The PID Tuning Blueprint Kit Pro contains the most simple PID tuning methods ever devised, plus many PID tuning tips, PID Calculator and PID simulator. Download Step by step instructions, the logbook, cheat sheet, the Idiot's guide to Algorithms and simulation software with calculator designed into MS Excel.

5S Lean Manufacturing Training Video DVD
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This Lean Manufacturing Training Video (in English or Spanish) ensures the key concepts of 5S are communicated to employees. The 5S Lean training takes the audience through each stage of the 5S process from Sort through Sustain.

Problem Solving Skills Training DVD
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Are you asking yourself "How can myself or my team improve our problem solving skills?" If so this training solution is for you. This Problem Solving Skills Training Video DVD (in English or Spanish)also covers Fishbone Diagram, 5 Whys and brainstorming techniques.

RFID CD Based Training
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Experience the world's first CD based training about RFID Bar Code , which makes it very easy for you to understand all about RFID technology in the comfort of your home or office. This CD based training is all about RFID (radio frequency identification technology), including Bar Code RFID.

Gas and Air Compressor Training CD
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A great animated study guide for both gas compressors and air compressors. Training covers most compressors types, the process gas compressor, rotary compressor, vertical compressor, screw type compressor, centrifugal compressor, liquid ring compressor, radial compressor, reciprocating compressor, lobe compressor, etc.

Hazardous Area Instrumentation Safety Training Material

Hazardous Area Instrumentation
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The most comprehensive of all hazardous areas safety training courses. The safety training material in this training download includes contemporary topics like "Fieldbus in hazardous areas" too. Version for use with LMS systems for corporate/ multi location/multiple user clients and available in SCORM compatible or AICC compatible versions.

Centrifugal Pump and Troubleshooting Guide

Centrifugal Pump Training Software
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This Centrifugal Pump Training Guide covers a large range of pump types and provides detailed pump classifications. The primary focus on Centrifugal Pump graphics/animations help in very clearly understanding Centrifugal Pump maintenance procedures & Centrifugal Pump operating/working principles like pump cavitation, pump performance curves, pump NPSH, pump suction head, pump discharge head, pump priming, etc. and aids in pump repair.

Heat Exchangers Basics Training Software
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This computer based training on Heat Exchangers covers a large range of exchanger types like Shell & Tube Exchangers (includes TEMA type classification), Air-Cooled Exchanger, Plate & Frame (Plate Exchanger), Spiral Exchanger, etc. Detailed coverage provided on Heat Exchanger Operation & Maintenance of popular TEMA - AES, BEM, AEP, CFU, AKT & AJW types.

Mechanical Seal and Seal Selection Procedure

Mechanical Seal and Seal Selection Process Training
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The Mechanical Seal training program covers a large range of seal types like Pusher Seals, Non-Pusher Seals, Cartridge Seals, Split Seals, Double Seals, Tandem Seals, Dry Gas Seals, Spring Seals, Bellow Seals, etc. and provides detailed seal classification.

CBM and Condition Monitoring Technique Training
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The Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) and Condition Monitoring training course covers principles like Life Cycle, Potential Failure, Functional Failure and important Monitoring Techniques like Vibration Monitoring, Thermography, Oil and Wear Debris analysis, etc.

Rotating Equipment Alignment Training
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The Rotating Equipment Alignment training course covers several alignment methods like Straight Edge Alignment, Rim Face Alignment, Reverse Dial Indicator Alignment and Laser Alignment.

Industrial Valves Computer Based Training
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The Training Course on Valves covers a large range of valve types like Gate valve, Globe valve, Ball valve, Needle valve, Plug valve, Diaphragm valve, Control Valve, Safety valve, Relief valve, Check valve, etc. The Industrial Valve Training Course also includes a detailed coverage on Inverted Bucket Steam Trap, Float Steam Trap, Thermodynamic Steam Trap and Thermostatic Steam Trap working.

Steam Turbines & Governing Systems Training
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The Steam Turbine and Governing System training covers the various turbine types and provides detailed classifications. The CBT also covers steam turbines and the governing system in detail and includes Woodward-type governor operation.

Distillation Process and Equipment Training
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The distillation training program covers the various distillation practices including fractional distillation in explicit detail. The distillation training program intricately covers vapor liquid equilibrium and covers topics like pressure temperature, phase diagram, constant pressure equilibrium, relative volatility, constant temperature equilibrium, Raoult’s Law, Mccabe-thiele method, etc. towards providing an in-depth understanding on the distillation process.

Positive Displacement Pumps Training
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The Positive Displacement Pump Training Course covers a large range of pump types like Gear Pump, Lobe Pump, Vane Pump, Screw Pump, Peristaltic Pump, Metering Pump, Power Pump, Diaphragm Pump, Piston Pump, Variable Displacement Pump, Beam Pump, Sucker Rod Pump, Hydraulic Pump, etc. with detailed pump classification.

Oil Exploration and Production Process Training
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The training course covers the basics of oil and gas exploration and production in intricate detail. A large range of topics like oil well drilling, well completion, wellhead christmas tree, reservoir drives, artificial lift, stimulation, additional recovery, oil & gas separation, two-phase separation, three-phase separation, oil well testing, etc. have been covered in the CBT.

Industrial Hydraulics Training
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The Industrial Hydraulics training covers hydraulic basics/principles and hydraulic components in explicit detail. Provides detailed knowledge on various components like hydraulic pumps, actuators, directional valves, servo valves, flow control valves, pressure control valves, etc. The industrial hydraulic training program has a dedicated module that builds up a basic hydraulic circuit and gives an in-depth explanation on the relevance of the various hydraulic components.

Three Phase AC Motors
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Polyphase induction AC motors are the workhorse of modern industry. This training teaches critical maintenance skills in an easy to use format. Learn how to diagnose voltage problems, size overload protection properly, and select the right motor for the job. With attention to concepts and practical skills, this training teaches a comprehensive approach to motor maintenance. Selected as the 2007 Product of the Year Winner by Plant Engineering Magazine.

Machine Vibration Basics
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The unexpected breakdown of rotating machinery is the single largest cause of emergency downtime in industries. This computer based training program explains the physical basis for vibration monitoring, vibration analysis through identification of discreet frequencies, and provides extensive problem solving examples of real life machinery problems. Grand Award Winner for the Product of the Year 2005 by Plant Engineering Magazine.

Measurement Methods
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This practical training tool emphasizes the types of measurements commonly required for day to day maintenance. The quality of the work you perform can be improved with the use of proper measurement tools. This material is enhanced with fully interactive tools.

Electrical Safe Work Practices in SPANISH
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Todas las personas que instalan, mantienen, reparan, o trabajan cerca del equipo eléctrico necessita entrenamiento de seguridad eléctrico. La ley de trabajo de los Estados Unidos explica prácticas del trabajo y requisitos de entrenamiento seguros de empleado. Este entrenamiento computarizado proporciona la información requerida por OSHA 29CFR1910 Subsección S, y tambien la otra información importante de seguridad no requerida por OSHA.

Maintenance Storerooms
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The Maintenance Storerooms computer based training (CBT) is taken from the two-day seminar for Storeroom and Parts Managers and provides a comprehensive approach to the mechanics and mathematics of a well-run storeroom. CBT has full narrated text. Program also includes the Reorder Point Calculator.

Gaskets and Bolted Flange Connections
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Containing fluids (liquids and gases) is essential to both safe and efficient process operation. Leaky systems can be costly as well as dangerous. The US EPA has set down regulations aimed at limiting emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) in pumps, compressors, valves, and flanged equipment. This training shows you how to achieve a good flanged connection as well as the essentials of studs, bolts and nuts.

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
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Extracted from the popular three-day seminar, this program is designed to provide the basics of Maintenance Planning and Scheduling training without requiring seminar attendance. This material has been presented to over 5000 people in the last 10 years. This easy-to-use training software is a solid MP&S reference. Selected as a Finalist for the 2002 Product of the Year Award by Plant Engineering Magazine.This interactive CBT includes narrated text.

Lubrication Training CD
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The first defense against chronic equipment failure is a solid preventive maintenance (PM) program. One of the more important aspects of a PM program is proper and periodic lubrication of rotating equipment. This computer based training program provides a thorough understanding of lubricant choices. Interactive aids make this a solid training and reference tool. Learn proper lubrication methods and how to analyze oil test results. This interactive CBT includes narrated text.

AC Motor Controls
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Most AC motors are started through a standardized control system designed to protect the motor, the circuit, and operating personnel. This training tool focuses on ladder diagrams, wiring, and troubleshooting techniques for the most common motor used in industry, the AC induction motor. New interactive exercises and quizzes help you hone your troubleshooting skills. This interactive CBT includes narrated text.

Electrical Safe Work Practices
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All persons who install, maintain, repair, or just work near electrical power equipment should be trained in the hazards electricity may present. United States labor law spells out safe work practices and employee training requirements. This computer based training provides the information required by OSHA 29CFR1910 Subpart S, as well as other important safety information not required by OSHA. Selected as a Finalist for the 2003 Product of the Year Award by Plant Engineering Magazine. This interactive CBT includes narrated text.

Shutdowns Turnarounds & Outages
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The Shutdowns, Turnarounds, and Outages computer based training module is extracted from the two-day seminar. A shutdown, turnaround, or outage can be the biggest and most complicated demand on maintenance resources. Using modern project management methods can enable a maintenance professional to identify, plan, staff and coordinate the effort of hundreds of workers and their support equipment while minimizing downtime and costs. This program includes interactive critical path method training. This interactive CBT includes narrated text.

Presentation Version Electrical Safe Work Practices
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Safety Managers / Trainers: Train your workforce on the hazards electricity may present, and you can enhance the training process using visual aids. New Standard Institute's Electrical Safe Work Practices training presentation includes overheads extracted from the material covered in our computer based training (CBT) on Electrical Safe Work Practices, which is also included in this package. This program is Projector-ready, or it can be used on individual PCs.
We recommend each student be provided with their own computer based training module (located above on this page), prior to an instructor-led Presentation of the material.

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Featured Training Seminars

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PLC Troubleshooting Training Seminars - St. Louis, MO
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Hands-On, Real-World PLC Training using Allen Bradley Equipment. We are able to take you from knowing basic electricity to uploading, downloading, troubleshooting, setting up a new PLC to writing your first program in just 3 days. How? We only teach you what you need to know, no time wasted on theory or rarely used instructions. Plus you learn the "how to" in the most safe, reliable and efficient way to reduce downtime while working with the PLC. Attendees receive extra learning material and software to continue their education. Venue: Microsoft Building

PLC Troubleshooting Training Seminars - Atlanta, GA
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Hands-On, Real-World PLC Training using Allen Bradley Equipment. We are able to take you from knowing basic electricity to uploading, downloading, troubleshooting, setting up a new PLC to writing your first program in just 3 days. How? We only teach you what you need to know, no time wasted on theory or rarely used instructions. Plus you learn the "how to" in the most safe, reliable and efficient way to reduce downtime while working with the PLC. Attendees receive extra learning material and software to continue their education.