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A PRACTICAL GUIDE that shows maintenance and construction electricians how to successfully repair commercial and industrial electrical equipmentTroubleshooting and Repairing Commercial Electrical Equipment is the first work that offers a practical approach to diagnosing and repairing commercial/industrial electrical equipment - covering everything from motors, computers, elevators, and fire alarm systems to heavy-duty ovens and audio equipment. If you are a licensed construction or maintenance electrician who repairs malfunctioning industrial electrical equipment, this one-of-a-kind guide can help you become more competent in your profession.
Inside you'll find ways to become faster, more efficient, and able to achieve a much higher success rate in restoring large electrical equipment without damaging it, introducing an additional defect, or creating a hazard. This invaluable resource also includes information for those seeking licensing and certification, as well as different measures that should be taken to ensure that a UL or other agency listing is not voided.
Presents a new system of diagnostics based on the difficulty of each procedure and the probability of its success
Emphasizes a practical approach to ensure that equipment is fixed properly
Uses a blend of basic electrical theory and sophisticated mathematical equations that both experienced technicians and apprentices can learn from
Includes separate chapters on elevators, fire alarm systems, motors, largescale stereo equipment, and industrial appliances
Discusses related licensing and certification as they pertain to troubleshooting and repair
Written by a Master Electrician with more than 35 years of experience
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
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Höhe: 234 mm
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Dicke: 23 mm
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978-0-07-181030-2 (9780071810302)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
David Herres (Clarksville, NH) is the owner and operator of a residential and commercial construction company. He obtained a Journeyman Electrician's License in 1975, and has certificates in welding and wetland delineation, along with experience with elevators. Beginning in 2001, Mr. Herres has focused primarily on electrical work, upgrading his license to Master status. The author of a 2006 article for Electrical, Construction, and Maintenance on complimentary wiring methods, he has written nearly 70 articles on electrical and telecom wiring. Herres is the author of 2 books for McGraw-Hill: The 2011 National Electrical Code: Chapter-by-Chapter (August, 2011), and Troubleshooting and Repairing Commercial Electrical Equipment, to be published in July, 2013.
Introduction:Providing the knowledge and expertise to diagnose and repair electrical equipmentCh 1: Troubleshooting TechniquesInformation Gathering; Did the malfunction develop gradually or occur suddenly?; Was there an unusual noise or evidence of overheating?; Using the Internet; Simple Neon Test Light; Signal Generator; Spectrum AnalyzerCh 2: Electric MotorsDC; Universal; Stepper Motors; Linear Actuators; Single-Phase to Three-Phase Motors; Variable Speed Drives; Motor Control SystemsCh 3: Residential WiringThe simplest form of electrical work, and the first area of focus for apprentice electriciansCh 4: Commercial and Industrial WiringConduit, Type NM cable; More Complex EquipmentCh 5: Power Distribution Systems Including TransformersHigh voltage levels; Increased available fault current; Special Precautions; Enhanced Training; Advanced LicensingCh 6: Telephone SystemsPrivate Branch Exchanges Ch 7: Audio-video EquipmentComparing Stereo Channels to Isolate Defects; Color TV Servicing; Consumer Electronics RepairCh 8: ComputersDetermining Hardware versus Software Problems; Using Online Resources to Diagnose and Repair Most DefectsCh 9: Understand Ethernet and Learning to Create a Simple NetworkBasics on Running Category Cable; Overview of Optical FiberCh 10: Satellite Dish for Communication SystemsGeocentric Satellites; Accessing Proprietary Training; CertificationCh 11: ElevatorsLicensing and Safety Concerns; Preliminary Diagnosis and Preventive Maintenance; Relevance of Electrical CodesCh 12: Fire Alarm SystemsFundamental Operation; Interaction with Sprinklers and Other Systems; Monitoring AgencyCh 13: Spinning out into New AreasLegal and Moral Issues; What Lies Ahead
