Amatrol Electrical Control 1 Learning System (96-ECS1)

A Student Reference Guide sourced from the system’s eLearning curriculum includes the entire series’ technical content from the learning objectives.

Requires:

Utilities:

  • Electricity (100-240 VAC/50-60 Hz/1 phase)
  • Compressed Air

Options

  • Mobile Technology Workstation (82-610)
  • Computer Control 1 Learning System (96-CT1)
  • Computer Control 2 Learning System (96-CT2)

Spanish eLearning Available

Electrical Control Training | Hands-On Electric Relay Control Skills

Learning System: 96-ECS1, 90-EC1

Amatrol’s Electrical Control 1 Learning System (96-ECS1) teaches learners how to interpret, design, and operate relay control circuits using ladder diagrams. Electrical control is vital in the operation of electric and fluid power actuators and also forms the fundamental building block of automation systems like programmable logic controllers (PLCs), which are programmed using the electrical control schematic method, the ladder diagram.

The 96-ECS1 includes a tabletop console with pre-mounted electrical control, pneumatic, and electric power components. Each component’s electrical terminals are connected to heavy-duty banana jacks, enabling learners to quickly connect and operate a variety of automation control circuits. This learning system also features interactive multimedia curriculum covering major topic areas like control logic, ladder diagrams, sequencing control, timers, and advanced systems. This multimedia curriculum comes alive with exciting animations, videos, and interactive exercises, as well as a virtual simulator.

Learning Topics

  • Ladder Diagram Schematics
  • Solenoid Operated DCVs
  • Pushbuttons, Selector Switches, & Indicator Lights
  • Electrical Control & Time-Delay Relays
  • Limit Switches
  • Electrical Motor Control Circuits
  • Cylinder Sequencing Circuits
  • Electrical Safety Interlocks
  • Time-Delay Sequencing Circuits
  • Electric Motor Control

Use Real World Components for Hands-On Skills

Amatrol's Electrical Control 1 Learning System features numerous real-world components, such as DPDT relays, double-acting cylinders, limit switches, pushbuttons, accelerator switches, and solenoid operator valves. Learners use these components mounted on a tabletop, 18-gauge steel workstation to practice hands-on skills like connecting and operating logic control circuits to energize fluid-power actuators and an electric motor. Timer relays and limit switches are used to provide sequencing control.

Expand Your Training with Computer Control Options

The teaching capability of the 96-ECS1 can be greatly extended with the addition of Amatrol's computer control learning systems:

  • Computer Control 1 Learning System (96-CT1)
  • Computer Control 2 Learning System (96-CT2)

The computer control learning systems use an industrial programmable logic controller (PLC) with a console that mounts directly to the top of the 96-ECS1 console. All inputs and outputs on the 96-ECS1 can be interfaced to the computer control module to enable learners to program the PLC to run real-world automation components.

Interactive Electrical Control eLearning Curriculum

Amatrol's electrical relay control training system features interactive eLearning curriculum that integrates various types of learning methods to create an engaging, effective learning experience. Amatrol’s multimedia eLearning curriculum includes text with voiceovers, videos, 3D animations, pictures, and interactive activities, quizzes, and self-reviews. Specific electrical relay control topics covered include: logic elements; ladder diagrams; electro-pneumatic solenoid valves; relay operation and applications; limit switch operation and applications; time-delay relays; multiple cylinder control; and machine modes of operation. Within these topics, learners will study objectives like connecting and operating a logic circuit given a ladder diagram; designing a ladder diagram using one or more logic elements; connecting and operating a relay to perform a seal-in function; designing a logic circuit that uses a limit switch to sequence an event; connecting and operating a two-pushbutton jog circuit that will jog two cylinders independently; and designing a continuous-cycle, synchronized cylinder circuit with a manual mode.

Free Learning Management System (LMS)

Amatrol eLearning is easy-to-use for both students and instructors. Its web-based interface is simple to navigate and available on any WebGL-compatible Internet browser. Instructors love Amatrol eLearning for its simple, yet sophisticated Learning Management System (LMS). The LMS allows instructors to create custom courses, monitor student participation, track course progress, assess knowledge levels prior to a course, and test knowledge levels after completion. Learners appreciate the fact that they can start and stop as needed, moving through each Amatrol course at their own pace. If a self-review reveals that they didn’t understand a particular topic as well as they thought they did, they can revisit it before moving on.

This course includes a virtual simulator!

Amatrol's Electrical Control 1 eLearning curriculum also features a virtual simulator that allows learners to practice hands-on skills even when they don't have access to the physical trainer. Virtual simulators replicate hands-on equipment in such great detail that learners will feel like they are using the actual equipment. Learners perform essentially the same industry-based tasks using the virtual equipment that they would perform using equipment hardware. Virtual simulators offer instructors and learners great flexibility when learning remotely or when a physical trainer must be shared by multiple learners.

NOTE: Amatrol also offers the Electric Relay Control Learning System (90-EC1A), which features the same equipment hardware and eLearning curriculum without the virtual simulator.

Expand Your Electrical Training | Available Additional Systems

Amatrol's Electrical Control 1 Learning System provides a solid foundation to build upon by adding additional
systems to teach a variety of electrical skills. Each of these additional systems feature Amatrol's in-depth curriculum.

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