Task D-25 Installs, programs, services and maintains automated control systems +8309A · Electrician · English

Covers determining system type, calculating conductors, mounting, bonding to ground, adjusting, interconnecting peripherals, testing and removing existing equipment.

• ✓determine type of automated control system required
• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓calculate conductor and cable requirements
• ✓position, mount and assemble automated control system
• ✓terminate conductors and cables
• ✓bond automated control system to ground
• ✓set up and adjust automated control system
• ✓interconnect with peripheral devices
• ✓conduct tests after installation and record results
• ✓remove existing equipment when replacing

Topic covers automated control systems, components, number and code systems, control circuit logic, and data highway systems.

• ✓identify types of automated control systems
• ✓identify automated control system components
• ✓interpret information on drawings and specifications
• ✓interpret codes and regulations
• ✓identify sources of information for service, maintenance, configuration and programming
• ✓identify number and code systems
• ✓perform conversions between number systems
• ✓explain and interpret control circuit logic

Topic covers types, components and communication methods for automated control system data highway systems and ladder logic instruction sets.

• ✓identify types of data highway systems
• ✓identify data highway system components
• ✓identify methods used to communicate with automated control systems
• ✓identify basic instruction sets for ladder logic

Topic covers tools, equipment and procedures to install and connect automated control systems and components.

• ✓identify tools and equipment to install and connect
• ✓describe procedures to install
• ✓describe procedures to connect

Covers diagnosing, removing, repairing, replacing components, testing, cleaning, backups and analyzing maintenance results.

• ✓obtain detailed description of operation and malfunction
• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓determine source of malfunction
• ✓identify and remove defective components
• ✓repair malfunctioning components and verify repair
• ✓select and install replacement components
• ✓conduct tests after repair
• ✓clean and adjust components
• ✓complete backups and record tests
• ✓compare and analyze maintenance test results

Topic covers systems, components, data highway systems and procedures to service and maintain automated control systems.

• ✓identify types of automated control systems and components
• ✓interpret information on drawings and specifications
• ✓interpret codes and regulations
• ✓identify sources of service and programming information
• ✓identify number and code systems and conversions
• ✓explain and interpret control circuit logic
• ✓identify data highway systems and components
• ✓identify communication methods and ladder logic instruction sets
• ✓identify tools and equipment to service and maintain
• ✓describe procedures to service and maintain

Covers setting inputs/outputs and I/O tables, naming variables, writing and verifying programs, setting parameters, testing and adjusting programs.

• ✓set inputs and outputs and create I/O tables
• ✓set names for variables
• ✓write and verify automated control program
• ✓set parameters for automated control program
• ✓test and adjust automated control program

Topic covers programming languages, PLC/DCS differences, data highway systems, and procedures for programming and configuration.

• ✓identify programming languages and describe applications
• ✓explain difference between PLC and DCS systems
• ✓identify types of data highway systems
• ✓describe procedures to perform programming, editing and configuration (online and offline)
• ✓interpret codes and regulations
• ✓identify basic instruction sets for ladder logic
• ✓identify number and code systems and conversions
• ✓explain and interpret control circuit logic

Covers determining power requirements, positioning, terminating, grounding, programming, testing and disconnecting AC generating systems and components.

• ✓determine power requirements for application
• ✓determine type and capacity of AC generating system and components
• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓position and mount AC generating system and components
• ✓terminate and interconnect AC generating system and components
• ✓ground and bond AC generating system and components
• ✓program AC generating system and controls for startup and shutdown
• ✓conduct tests after installation and document results
• ✓disconnect existing system, ensure safety and update documentation

Covers AC generating system types, components, selection considerations, drawings and codes.

• ✓identify types of AC generating systems
• ✓identify AC generating system components
• ✓identify considerations for selecting AC generating systems and components
• ✓interpret information found on drawings and specifications
• ✓interpret codes, standards and regulations pertaining to AC generating systems

Covers tools, equipment and procedures to install, connect and control the output of AC generating systems.

• ✓identify tools and equipment used to install and connect AC generating systems
• ✓describe procedures to install AC generating systems and components
• ✓describe procedures to connect AC generating systems and components
• ✓describe procedures to control output voltage, phase sequencing and frequency

Covers the skills to select, locate, mount, support and remove boxes and enclosures according to codes and specifications.

• ✓determine installation requirements and select boxes and enclosures
• ✓determine installation location for boxes and enclosures
• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓assemble, position, mount and support boxes and enclosures
• ✓determine requirements for removal of existing boxes and enclosures
• ✓remove boxes and enclosures when replacing
• ✓update documentation

Covers knowledge of box and enclosure types, characteristics, applications, codes and selection/removal considerations.

• ✓identify types of boxes and enclosures, and describe their characteristics and applications
• ✓interpret codes, regulations and standards pertaining to boxes and enclosures
• ✓interpret information pertaining to boxes and enclosures found on drawings and specifications
• ✓identify considerations and requirements for removal of boxes and enclosures
• ✓identify considerations and requirements for selecting boxes and enclosures

Covers knowledge of tools, equipment and procedures to remove, install and support boxes and enclosures.

• ✓identify tools and equipment used to remove, install and support boxes and enclosures, and describe their applications and procedures for use
• ✓describe procedures to remove boxes and enclosures
• ✓describe procedures to install and support boxes and enclosures

Covers determining the type of PA and intercom system per drawings, specifications, and job and client requirements.

Covers selecting tools and equipment according to the task.

Covers removing and disposing of existing PA and intercom components per local codes and waste disposal requirements and updating documentation.

Covers determining system layout per drawings, job and client requirements, and site visit.

Covers selecting components per drawings, specifications, and job and client requirements.

Covers positioning, mounting and assembling components in locations per drawings, specifications, and job and client requirements.

Covers terminating and interconnecting components and associated system devices per drawings, specifications and job requirements.

Covers performing continuity and speaker wiring tests using diagnostic and test equipment to confirm components function.

Covers testing conductors for opens and confirming all components are bonded to ground and clear of obstructions.

Covers performing system tests per drawings and specifications and sensory and spot tests.

Covers activating devices to trigger events and associated systems response.

Covers demonstrating knowledge of PA and intercom systems, components, associated systems, characteristics, applications and operation.

• ✓interpret codes and regulations pertaining to PA and intercom systems
• ✓interpret information pertaining to PA and intercom systems found on drawings and specifications
• ✓identify types of PA and intercom systems, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
• ✓describe types of associated systems that interconnect with PA and intercom systems
• ✓identify PA and intercom system components, and describe their characteristics and applications
• ✓identify considerations and requirements for selecting PA and intercom systems and components

Covers demonstrating knowledge of procedures to install, upgrade and connect PA and intercom systems and components.

• ✓identify tools and equipment used to install, upgrade and connect PA and intercom systems and components
• ✓describe procedures to install, upgrade and connect PA and intercom systems and components
• ✓describe procedures for testing PA and intercom systems, components and conductors

Covers determining enclosure and overcurrent device type/rating, securing, terminating and setting trip settings, and updating documentation.

• ✓determine type and size of enclosures
• ✓determine type and rating of overcurrent protection devices
• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓secure overcurrent protection devices
• ✓terminate overcurrent protection devices
• ✓set trip settings and ensure protection is coordinated
• ✓update documentation and labels
• ✓remove and dispose of unserviceable enclosures, overcurrent protection devices and hardware, and update documentation

Covers knowledge of overcurrent protection devices, their characteristics, applications and operation.

• ✓interpret codes and regulations pertaining to overcurrent protection devices
• ✓interpret information pertaining to overcurrent protection devices found on drawings and specifications
• ✓explain effects of short-circuit current and describe associated damage to circuit
• ✓identify types of overcurrent protection devices, and describe their characteristics, applications, purpose and operation
• ✓identify considerations and requirements for selecting overcurrent protection devices
• ✓explain purpose of coordination studies
• ✓explain value of updating required documentation

Covers knowledge of procedures to install overcurrent protection devices.

• ✓identify tools and equipment used to install overcurrent protection devices, and describe their applications and procedures for use
• ✓describe procedures to install overcurrent protection devices
• ✓explain procedures to adjust trip settings

Covers determining branch/feeder protection requirements and device types, mounting, terminating and updating documentation for GFCI, AFCI and surge protection devices.

• ✓determine branch circuit and feeder circuits protection requirements
• ✓determine type of ground fault protection devices to use
• ✓determine type of arc fault protection devices to use
• ✓determine type of surge protection devices to use
• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓mount and secure protection devices
• ✓terminate protection devices
• ✓update documentation and labels
• ✓remove and dispose of unserviceable protection devices when replacing, and update documentation

Covers knowledge of ground fault, arc fault and surge protection devices, their characteristics, applications and operation.

• ✓interpret codes and regulations pertaining to ground fault, arc fault and surge protection devices
• ✓interpret information pertaining to ground fault, arc fault and surge protection devices found on drawings and specifications
• ✓explain purpose and operation of ground fault, arc fault and surge protection devices
• ✓identify types of ground fault, arc fault and surge protection devices, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
• ✓identify considerations and requirements for selecting ground fault, arc fault and surge protection devices
• ✓explain value of updating documentation

Covers knowledge of procedures to install ground fault, arc fault and surge protection devices.

• ✓identify tools and equipment used to install ground fault, arc fault and surge protection devices, and describe their applications and procedures for use
• ✓describe procedures to install ground fault, arc fault and surge protection devices

Covers troubleshooting, diagnosing, replacing components, and creating and following maintenance schedules for ground fault, arc fault and surge protection devices.

• ✓obtain detailed description of malfunction
• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓determine source of malfunction
• ✓determine course of action
• ✓select replacement components
• ✓install replacement components
• ✓determine maintenance requirements
• ✓create maintenance schedule
• ✓follow maintenance schedule
• ✓conduct tests
• ✓update maintenance log

Covers knowledge of theory and procedures used to service and maintain protection devices.

• ✓describe theory used to service protection devices
• ✓describe theory used to maintain protection devices
• ✓identify tools and equipment used to service and maintain protection devices, and describe their applications and procedures for use
• ✓describe procedures to service and maintain protection devices

Covers diagnosing, repairing, replacing, testing, servicing and documenting for AC generating systems and components.

• ✓obtain detailed description of operation and malfunction
• ✓determine source of malfunction
• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓identify and remove defective components
• ✓repair malfunctioning components and verify repair
• ✓select replacement components
• ✓install replacement components
• ✓conduct tests after repair
• ✓perform service procedures to components
• ✓record tests in maintenance log
• ✓compare and analyze maintenance test results

Covers AC generating system types, components, codes, drawings and nameplate interpretation.

• ✓identify types of AC generating systems
• ✓identify AC generating system components
• ✓interpret codes and regulations pertaining to AC generating systems
• ✓interpret information found on drawings and specifications
• ✓interpret information contained on AC generator nameplates

Covers tools, equipment and procedures to service and maintain AC generating systems and components.

• ✓identify tools and equipment used to service and maintain systems
• ✓describe procedures to service AC generating systems and components
• ✓describe procedures to maintain AC generating systems and components

Covers the skills to diagnose faults, repair or replace components, test conductors and re-terminate for excessive heating.

• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓determine source of malfunction
• ✓repair or replace malfunctioning component
• ✓conducts tests of conductors and cables, and record results
• ✓re-terminate and test conductors for excessive heating
• ✓update documentation

Covers knowledge of tools, equipment, procedures and considerations when servicing raceways, cables and enclosures.

• ✓identify tools and equipment used to service raceways, cables and enclosures, and describe their applications and procedures for use
• ✓describe procedures to service raceways, cables and enclosures
• ✓identify considerations when servicing raceways, cables and enclosures

Covers knowledge of tools, equipment, procedures and considerations when maintaining raceways, cables and enclosures.

• ✓identify tools and equipment used to maintain raceways, cables and enclosures, and describe their applications and procedures for use
• ✓describe procedures to maintain raceways, cables and enclosures
• ✓identify considerations when maintaining raceways, cables and enclosures

Covers determining system type, removing existing components, determining layout, and selecting fire alarm system components according to drawings, specifications and AHJ.

• ✓determine type of fire alarm system required
• ✓select tools and equipment
• ✓remove and dispose of existing fire alarm system components when replacing
• ✓determine fire alarm system layout
• ✓select fire alarm system components

Covers determining the type of nurse call system per drawings, specifications, and job and client requirements.

Covers selecting tools and equipment according to the task.

Covers removing and disposing of existing nurse call components per local codes and waste disposal requirements and updating documentation.

Covers determining system layout per drawings, client requirements and site visit.

Covers selecting components per drawings, specifications, and job and client requirements.

Covers positioning, mounting and assembling components in locations per drawings, job and client requirements, and manufacturers' specifications.

Covers terminating and interconnecting components and associated system devices per drawings, specifications and job requirements.

Covers confirming nurse call system components function according to job specifications.

Covers testing conductors using diagnostic and test equipment to confirm no opens and all components grounded and clear of obstructions.

Covers performing system tests per drawings and specifications and testing all devices.

Covers labelling initiating and annunciating devices for identification and servicing.

Covers activating devices to trigger events and associated system responses.

Covers demonstrating knowledge of nurse call systems, components, associated systems, characteristics, applications and operation.

• ✓interpret codes and regulations pertaining to nurse call systems
• ✓interpret information pertaining to nurse call systems found on drawings and specifications
• ✓identify types of nurse call systems, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
• ✓describe types of associated systems that often interconnect with nurse call systems
• ✓identify nurse call system components, and describe their characteristics and applications
• ✓identify considerations and requirements for selecting nurse call systems and components

Covers demonstrating knowledge of procedures to install nurse call systems and components.

• ✓identify tools and equipment used to install nurse call systems and components
• ✓describe procedures to install nurse call systems and components
• ✓describe procedures for testing nurse call systems, components and conductors
• ✓describe procedures for commissioning and verification of nurse call systems