Electrical Theory

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Basic Electrical Principles

Voltage, Current and Resistance

Ohm's Law and Power Calculations

AC and DC Fundamentals

Series and Parallel Circuits

Circuit Protection

Control Panel Components

Terminal Blocks and DIN Rails

Power Supplies

Contactors

Indicator Lights and HMI Panels

Wire Ducts and Cable Management

Relays

Relay Construction and Operation

Coil and Contact Ratings

Normally Open, Normally Closed and Common

Wet, Dry and Voltage Free Contacts

Electromechanical vs Solid State Relays

Time Delay Relays

Transformers

Earthing and Grounding

Protective and Functional Earth

Bonding

Wiring Practices

Wire Sizing and Voltage Drop

Termination Methods

Shielding and Interference

Common Faults

Earth Faults and Insulation Breakdown

Loose Terminations and Coil Failures

Intermittent Connections

Floating Voltages

Fault Finding

Multimeter Use and Continuity Testing

Insulation Resistance Testing

Systematic Troubleshooting

Electrical Safety

Safe Isolation and Lock Out Tag Out

Working on Live Equipment