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iKNOW Limit switches

Lesson Descriptions

This library consists of four lessons designed to provide training for the multi-craft training needs of process and manufacturing facilities.






Lesson1. Overview
Prerequisites: None
Topics:
  1. Purpose and Function
  2. Types of Limit switches
  3. Safety Consideration
  4. Replacement Compatibility
Objectives:
  • Define the purpose, function, and types of limit switches
  • Explain and visually identify each of the limit switches
  • Describe safety considerations when working with limit switches
  • Know how to ensure that a replacement swITC Learningh will work correctly
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Lesson2. Lever-Actuated
Prerequisites: General knowledge of limit switches.  Completion of the lesson, Limit switches: Overview.
Topics:
  1. FunctionPossible
  2. Malfunctions
  3. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Objectives:
  • Describe the internal function of a lever-actuated limit swITC Learningh and its function in a control circuit
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and adjust a lever-actuated limit swITC Learningh
  • Describe the possible malfunctions of a lever-actuated limit swITC Learningh
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Lesson3. Solid State
Prerequisites: General knowledge of limit switches.  Completion of the lesson, Limit switches: Overview.
Topics:
  1. Photoelectric switches
  2. Proximity switches
  3. Function in a Circuit
  4. Possible Malfunctions
  5. Troubleshooting and Repair
  6. Adjustment
Objectives:
    • Describe the function of solid state limit switches
    • Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and adjust solid state limit switches
    • Describe the possible malfunctions of solid state limit switches
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Lesson4. Torque and Geared
Prerequisites: Review of the lesson, Limit switches: Overview, is recommended.
Topics:
  1. Internal Function
  2. Function in a Circuit
  3. Malfunctions and Maintenance
  4. Troubleshooting and Repair
  5. Adjustment
Objectives:
    • Explain the internal function of a geared limit swITC Learningh and torque swITC Learningh in a control circuit
    • Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and adjust solid state limit switches
    • Describe the possible malfunctions of a geared limit swITC Learningh and torque swITC Learningh
    • Troubleshoot, maintain and repair these switches
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