IFPS Electronic Controls Specialist
Service Description
REQUEST A SEATWho will benefit?
Fluid Power professional with understanding of fluid power principles, D.C. electrical theory, control and network principles. IFPS strongly recommends that the candidate consider gaining both the Hydraulic Specialist and Pneumatic Specialist certifications prior to seeking ECS certification. Applicants should be fully studied and prepared to take the test prior to this review. Test application must be received at IFPS Headquarters at least 30 days prior to your requested test date.
What is it about?
This is a review course for the International Fluid Power Society’s Electronic Control Specialist Certification. This certification is designed to review and test understanding, specification, and application of the full breadth of electronics used in the fluid power industry, from simple sensors and limits to HMIs, controllers, and networks. It includes a brief review of applicable pneumatic and hydraulic principles and in-depth examples of the electronics for both mobile and industrial fluid power equipment. The Electronic Controls Specialist certification requires a three (3) hour written test.
What is included?
Written Materials: IFPS Electronic Controls Specialist Study Guide, IFPS Fluid Power Reference Handbook, IFPS Math for Certification+ All other needed materials to execute the training such as PPE, notepads, toolboxes, pens, extension cords, etc.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Fluid Power Systems
- Read and interpret fluid power schematics
- Perform calculations that describe the motion and force of fluid power actuators
- Demonstrate an understanding of friction and leakage in fluid power components and their effects on system performance
- Identify the causes and minimize the effects of hydraulic shock in a system
- Demonstrate knowledge of the operation and application of proportional valves
- Describe the operation and application of electric flow control devices
- Describe the operation and application of electric pressure control devices
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the effects of pressure compensated components on control systems
- Demonstrate knowledge of the operation and the application of servo valves
- Demonstrate knowledge of the effects of mechanical nulling on control systems
Electronic & Electrical Principles
- Basic Electrical Quantities and Measurements
- Inductance/Capacitance
- Block Diagrams
- Power Supply
- Circuit Protection
- NEC Wiring Considerations
- Power and Signal Quality
- Grounding
Input/Output Devices
- Switches
- Input Potentiometers and Joysticks
- Sensors
- Application of Sensors
- Sensor Sinking, Sourcing and Wiring
- Understanding Encoders, Linear Sensors, and Transducers and Joysticks
- Solenoids
- Operating Environmental Considerations
Applying Control Theory
- Determine Hydraulic Stiffness of a System
- Determine Actuator Natural Frequency
- Describe Frequency Response of a System
- Interpret Bode Diagrams
- Identify General Control System Design
- Understand Control Techniques Used in Fluid Power Systems
- Interpret and Create Block Diagram
- Evaluate Basic System Physics
- Discuss the Effect of PID Loop Tuning on a Fluid Power System
Interacting with Controllers
- Select Controller Architecture
- Specify Controller Performance Parameters
- Select Controller Interface Hardware
- Understand IEC 61131-3 Logic Programming
- Recognize Common Program Solutions
- Trace and Influence Data
Utilize Industrial Networks
- Open System Interconnect Model
- Select Network Architecture and Components
- Network Implementation Considerations
- Wireless Networking in Fluid Power
- Human Machine Interfacing
Confirmation & Cancellation Policy:
In-House Training Policy:• Each class is subject to a minimum enrollment of six (6) participants, which may be comprised of attendees from multiple organizations. If the minimum enrollment is not met prior to the scheduled date, CFC may reschedule the class to an alternative available date, in consultation with affected clients.• A valid Purchase Order (PO) is required to secure class seat(s). Purchase Orders must be submitted to [email protected] and must reference the applicable class name and scheduled dates.• Class seats are allocated in the order in which valid Purchase Orders are received.• The quoted course fee will be invoiced on the final day of the course and is due Net 30 from the invoice date.• Credit card payments are subject to an additional three percent (3%) processing fee.• Cancellation and rescheduling charges apply once a Purchase Order has been issued and class dates have been secured, as follows: – Two (2) weeks’ notice: CFC reserves the right to invoice for any non-recoverable costs incurred, including but not limited to travel, lodging, and associated change or cancellation fees. – Less than two (2) weeks’ notice: Seventy-five percent (75%) of the total quoted amount. – Less than one (1) week’s notice: One hundred percent (100%) of the total quoted amount. – For classes scheduled to commence on a Monday, cancellation notice must be received by the preceding Friday no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Time (nine (9) calendar days prior).• Cancellation charges are calculated based on the full quoted amount. Additional costs arising from airline or hotel cancellations or changes will be invoiced at cost.• All applicable cancellation charges will be invoiced at the time of cancellation and are due Net 30 from the invoice date.