AutoCAD Electrical Training Course Outline
Day 1:
Morning Session (4 hours)
Introduction to AutoCAD
• Overview of AutoCAD features and capabilities
• Comparison to traditional AutoCAD software
• Understanding the drafting environment
• Overview of key drafting tools and functions
User Interface and Navigation
• Familiarizing with the AutoCAD user interface
• Understanding the ribbon, toolbars, and menus
• Navigation techniques, such as zooming and panning
• Using viewports and model space effectively
Drawing Fundamentals
• Understanding the basics of drawings
• Common symbols and conventions
• Creating and editing wire styles and layers
• Understanding the use of blocks and attributes in drawings
Creating and Editing Schematic Diagrams
• Understanding the different types of schematic diagrams
• Creating and editing single-line diagrams
• Creating and editing multi-line diagrams
• Inserting and editing components, such as switches, relays, and motors
Day 1:
Afternoon Session (4 hours)
Circuit Design and Analysis
• Understanding the principles of circuit design
• Using AutoCAD tools to analyze circuits
• Adding and editing circuit annotations and markers
• Creating and editing circuit reports and summaries
Creating and Editing Panel Layouts
• Understanding the basics of panel layout design
• Inserting and editing panel layout components, such as relays and transformers
• Creating and editing panel layout drawings
• Understanding the use of wire labels and tags in panel layout design
Adding and Editing Terminal Blocks
• Understanding the principles of terminal block design
• Inserting and editing terminal blocks in schematic diagrams
• Creating and editing terminal block drawings
• Understanding the use of cross-referencing in terminal block design
Creating and Editing Wire Lists and Bills of Materials
• Understanding the basics of wire lists and bills of materials
• Creating and editing wire lists and bills of materials
• Understanding the use of reports and summaries in wire list and BOM creation
• Using AutoCAD tools to generate wire lists and BOMs automatically
Automating Tasks with AutoCAD
• Understanding the principles of automation in design and drafting
• Creating and editing automation scripts and macros
• Using AutoCAD's built-in automation tools and functions
• Understanding the use of databases and data exchange in automation
Day 2:
Morning Session (4 hours)
Introduction to PLC Programming
• Understanding the basics of PLC programming
• Overview of different PLC platforms and hardware
• Comparison of ladder logic, function block diagrams, and structured text programming languages
• Understanding the role of PLC programming in design and automation
Creating and Editing Ladder Diagrams
• Understanding the basics of ladder logic programming
• Creating and editing ladder diagrams in AutoCAD
• Understanding the use of contacts, coils, timers, and counters in ladder logic
• Using AutoCAD tools to analyze and troubleshoot ladder diagrams
Editing and Configuring PLC I/O
• Understanding the basics of PLC input/output (I/O) configuration
• Adding and editing I/O components in AutoCAD
• Understanding the use of address allocation and mapping in I/O configuration
• Using AutoCAD tools to troubleshoot I/O issues
Creating and Editing Cross-Referencing
• Understanding the importance of cross-referencing in design and drafting
• Using AutoCAD tools to create and edit cross-references
• Understanding the use of cross-referencing in schematic diagrams and panel layouts
• Troubleshooting cross-referencing issues in AutoCAD
Creating and Editing Reports
• Understanding the importance of reports in design and drafting
• Creating and editing reports using AutoCAD tools
• Understanding the use of reports for project management and quality assurance
• Automating report generation with AutoCAD's built-in tools and functions
Day 2:
Afternoon Session (4 hours)
Introduction to Control Panel Design
• Understanding the basics of control panel design
• Overview of different control panel components and hardware
• Comparison of different control panel types and layouts
• Understanding the role of control panel design in automation
Creating and Editing Panel Drawings
• Understanding the basics of panel drawing creation and editing
• Using AutoCAD tools to create and edit panel drawings
• Understanding the use of blocks and attributes in panel drawing creation
• Troubleshooting common issues in panel drawing creation
Creating and Editing Panel Layouts
• Understanding the basics of panel layout design
• Inserting and editing panel layout components, such as relays and transformers
• Creating and editing panel layout drawings
• Understanding the use of wire labels and tags in panel layout design
Creating and Editing Panel Wiring Diagrams
• Understanding the basics of panel wiring diagram creation and editing
• Using AutoCAD tools to create and edit panel wiring diagrams
• Understanding the use of wire numbering and color coding in panel wiring diagrams
• Troubleshooting common issues in panel wiring diagram creation
Creating and Editing Panel Schedules
• Understanding the basics of panel schedule creation and editing
• Creating and editing panel schedules using AutoCAD tools
• Understanding the use of schedules for project management and quality assurance
• Automating panel schedule generation with AutoCAD's built-in tools and functions.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Start: 10 a.m. Eastern Time
Finish: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
