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Electrical Systems: Reading Drawings and Schematics

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Overview

Learn how to read electrical drawings, including blueprints, schedules, diagrams, and schematics.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Can you read electrical system drawings and schematics?
  • What you should know
1. Blueprints
  • Symbols
  • Plot and plan views
  • One-line diagrams
  • Electrical details
  • Electrical schedules
  • Riser diagrams and elevations
2. Diagrams
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Schematics symbols
  • Machine and motor wiring diagrams
  • Components of a ladder diagram
  • How ladder logic works
  • A more complex diagram
  • Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Christopher Randall

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