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Electrical Print Reading and Cabinet Wiring (9/16-9/19)

September 16 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Electrical Print Reading and Cabinet Wiring

Course Description:
This course provides a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to reading electrical prints and wiring control cabinets. Students will gain practical experience by assembling a complete, functional control cabinet featuring an Allen Bradley PLC and PanelView HMI with ethernet communication. The curriculum covers all aspects of panel-building, including wire termination, wire sizing, wire color coding, standard industrial connector forms and nomenclature, raceway utilization, and more. Emphasis is placed on safety, precision, and adherence to industry standards.

Course Objectives:
The primary objective of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret electrical prints and proficiently wire control cabinets. Students will learn to assemble a control system from start to finish, understand and apply various wiring techniques, and ensure all work meets professional standards. The course aims to enhance students’ technical skills in wire preparation, electrical bonding, and the use of hand tools, while also providing a strong foundation in electrical theory and print reading.

Course Outline:

  • Overview of control cabinets and their components
  • Techniques for proper wire termination and sizing
  • Guidelines for wire color coding and labeling
  • Common industrial connector types and nomenclature
  • Effective raceway utilization in control cabinets
  • Introduction to essential hand tools and wire preparation techniques
  • Principles of electrical bonding and application of Ohm’s Law
  • Reading and interpreting electrical symbols and annotations
  • Step-by-step assembly and wiring of a control cabinet with Allen Bradley PLC and PanelView HMI
  • Ensuring safety, compliance, and adherence to industry standards in panel building

Details: 9/16-9/19

Time: 9am-4pm

Location: Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, 400 Ben Franklin Blvd. Lancaster, PA, 17601

Cost: $875pp

CLASS REGISTRATION

    All cancellations must be received 10 business days before the start of class or the full class fee will be assessed.
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  • Can not be the same as the person registering unless PO# is provided
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  • PO # must be emailed to Training@mascpa.org if not available at registration.
  • *All self pays must be paid in advance of attendance. *Company payments are due 30 days post receipt of invoice.
    If you do not receive an automated confirmation then you are NOT Registered, please check your email box. A reminder email will also be sent a week before the class. Dates, times & locations are listed on the calendar.
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Details

Date:
September 16
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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