AM/IST Level 2 Program Sections

Mechanical Curriculum Group – 6 Credits

Within the Mechanical Curriculum Group, choose one fluid power column only to correspond with the option chosen for AM/IST1

If student completed AM/IST1 with the Pneumatic Option: If student completed AM/IST1 with the Hydraulic Option:

Hydraulics 2

  • Hydraulic DCV Applications
  • Hydraulic Cylinder Applications
  • Hydraulic Relief Valve Operation
  • Hydraulic Check Valve Applications

Hydraulic Troubleshooting

  • Introduction to Pressure Compensated Pumps
  • Troubleshooting Hydraulic Pumps
  • Troubleshooting Hydraulic Actuators
  • Troubleshooting Hydraulic DCV's
  • Troubleshooting Flow Control and Check Valves
  • Troubleshooting Pressure Control Valves
  • Troubleshooting Unloader and Counterbalance Valves
  • Troubleshooting Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatics 2 / Advanced Pneumatics

  • Pneumatic DCV Applications
  • Air Logic
  • Moving Loads Pneumatically
  • Vacuum Systems
  • Air Compressors

Pneumatic Troubleshooting

  • Introduction to Pneumatic Troubleshooting
  • Air Preparation Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting Pneumatic Cylinders
  • Troubleshooting Motor and Rotary Actuators
  • Troubleshooting Pneumatic DCV and Flow Control Valves
  • Troubleshooting Vacuum Systems
  • Troubleshooting Pneumatic Systems

Student completes one of the above columns and both columns below for the Mechanical Curriculum Group of AM/IST2

Mechanical Drives 2

  • Spur Gear Drives
  • Multiple Shaft Drives
  • Synchronous Belt Drives
  • Lubrication Concepts
  • Precision Shaft Alignment
  • Couplings

Mechanical Drives 4

  • Brakes & Clutches
  • Linear Ball Bushings
  • Ball Screw Drives
  • Conveyor Systems

Vibration Analysis

  • Introduction to Vibration Analysis
  • Vibration Condition Monitoring

Mechanical Drives 3

  • Solid Plain Bearings
  • Ball Bearings
  • Roller Bearings
  • Antifriction Bearing Selection & Maintenance
  • Gaskets & Seals
  • Advanced Gear Drives
  • Gear Drive Selection & Maintenance

Central Lubrication

  • Introduction to Central Lubrication
  • Lubrication Concepts
  • Series / Progressive Lubrication Systems
  • Troubleshooting Lubrication Systems

Laser Shaft Alignment

  • Introduction to Laser Alignment
  • Laser Alignment Operations

Electrical Curriculum Group – 4 Credits

Rotating Electric Machines - Motors

  • DC Series Motors
  • DC Shunt & Compound Motors
  • Motor Speed & Torque
  • Motor Performance
  • Split-Phase AC Motors
  • Capacitor Motors
  • Three-Phase AC Induction Motors
  • Motor Braking
  • Reduced Voltage & Current Starting
  • Power Generation & Distribution

DC Electronic Drives

  • SCR Motor Control
  • Introduction to DC Motor Control
  • Basic DC Drives – SCR Control
  • DC Spindle Drives
  • Basic DC Axis Drives
  • DC Pulse Width Modulation Drives
  • Troubleshooting DC Drives

AC Electronic Drives

  • Introduction to Variable Frequency Drives
  • Speed & Torque Control
  • Acceleration, Decoration & Braking
  • Fault Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
  • AC Motion Control
  • AC Spindle DrivesAC Axis Drives
  • General Purpose AC Drives
  • AC Drive Troubleshooting

PLC Curriculum Group – 2 Credits

Analog Applications

  • Analog Input Modules
  • Analog Output Modules
  • Analog Scaling

Data highway systems

  • Introduction to Data Highway Networking

Operator Interface Systems

  • Introduction to Operator Interface Panels
  • Operator Interface Panel Application Editing

Remote I/O

  • Working with Remote Inputs and Outputs