Lesson Descriptions

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

Overview


Lever-Actuated


Solid State


Torque and Geared

1. Purpose and Function
2. Types of Limit switches
3. Safety Consideration
4. Replacement Compatibility

• 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

1. FunctionPossible
2. Malfunctions
3. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• 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

1. Photoelectric switches
2. Proximity switches
3. Function in a Circuit
4. Possible Malfunctions
5. Troubleshooting and Repair
6. Adjustment

• 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

1. Internal Function
2. Function in a Circuit
3. Malfunctions and Maintenance
4. Troubleshooting and Repair
5. Adjustment

• 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