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Maintenance Training (distant learning courses)
(All software is compatible with all Windows operating sytems, 32 or 64bit, except where noted.)
Electrical Motor and Controls Course (MCTrainer)Starting off with wiring diagrams vs. ladder diagrams and motor control theory, coving the entire AC motor control system. Solenoids, timers, sensors, relays, troubleshooting, even an introduction to PLCs is included. (certificate program)

Industrial Electrical Training Video Course Library
(10 separate Certificate Courses)
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.
Great for a hydraulic engineering preparation course or refresher, and for maintenance. After the hydraulic engineering introduction in the Basic Fluid Power Principles section, you move on to hydraulics and pneumatics practical application, followed by hydraulic pumps and miscellaneous components. Then to troubleshooting section . (certificate program)
PLC Training Video Course Library
(Certificate Course)
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.
PLC Programming Basics (PLCTrainer)The PLCTrainer Software is recommended before any other PLC training is to take place. This PLC basics course is based on and simulates Allen Bradley PLC programming software. But 80% of the knowledge can be applied to any brand of PLC. (certificate program)
RSView32 HMI Training CourseThis RSView32 HMI Training Software (ViewTrainer), includes details about RSLinx communications, DDE excel, RSView graphics, interactive quiz, laboratory manual and more. (certificate program)
The CLXTrainer ControlLogix Training Course Includes an introduction to ControlLogix, with an overview of RSLogix 5000. The software has a final exam, laboratory manual and the ability to print a Certificate of Completion built in. (certificate program)
Online PLC Structured Text Course Online PLC Structured Text Programming Basics Training Course using free Codesys PLC Simulator to get hands on experience. Course shows you how to write Structured Text (ST) IEC program version, then shows you how to design HMI to use the structured
text programming you just wrote in the free HMI/PAC/PLC simulator. (certificate program)
OPC Training Certificate Course.For OPC SCADA and DCS, this OPC training and software gives you real world experience on free OPC server. This industrial automation course covers data acquisition, DCOM and other communication protocol attributes of a SCADA system. (certificate program)
Foundation Fieldbus Basics Course.This Fieldbus training course covers the Fieldbus basics, but also includes all the leading Fieldbus protocols that you must know including FOUNDATION Fieldbus, Profibus PA, HART and ASibus. (certificate program)
Electrical Control Circuits & PLC Troubleshooting Training CourseUse the TSTrainer certificate course to sharpen your electrical troubleshooting skills. Start with basic electrical troubleshooting, then control circuits and finish with PLC troubleshooting simulation test. (certificate program)

The DeviceNet Course software teaches you What is DeviceNet, Component Identification, Power Supplies, Tips and Tricks and more. (certificate program)
VFDTrainer Freq Drive Training SoftwareThe 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 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 DVDThis 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.
Refrigeration & Air Conditioner TrainingThe AC of HVAC, although Sensible Heat, Latent Heat, Sub Cooling, Super Heating are touched on. Gain a complete understanding of the refrigeration cycle and air conditioning cycle as well as air conditioning basics in this refrigeration course.
Problem Solving Skills Training DVDAre 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 TrainingExperience 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 TrainingA 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.

This course covers the basics of mechanical power transmission with the included many mechanical power transmission examples. Bearing types, coupling types, gear and bearing failure types covered extensively too. Version for use with LMS systems for corporate/ multi location/multiple user clients and available in SCORM compatible or AICC compatible versions.

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 Training SoftwareThis 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 SoftwareThis 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 Process TrainingThe 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 TrainingThe 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 TrainingThe 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 TrainingThe 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 TrainingThe Steam Turbine and Governing System training covers the various turbine types and provides detailed classifications. The training software course also covers steam turbines and the governing system in detail and includes Woodward-type governor operation.
Distillation Process and Equipment TrainingThe 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 TrainingThe 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 TrainingThe 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 software training course.
Industrial Hydraulics TrainingThe 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.
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