TY - BOOK AU - Herres, David. TI - Troubleshooting & repairing commercial electrical equipment SN - 9780071810302 AV - TK 151 .H47 2013 PY - 2013/// CY - New York PB - McGraw Hill Education KW - ELECTRIC MOTORS N1 - Includes bibliographical references; Introduction:Providing the knowledge and expertise to diagnose and repair electrical equipmentCh 1: Troubleshooting TechniquesInformation Gathering; Did the malfunction develop gradually or occur suddenly?; Was there an unusual noise or evidence of overheating?; Using the Internet; Simple Neon Test Light; Signal Generator; Spectrum AnalyzerCh 2: Electric MotorsDC; Universal; Stepper Motors; Linear Actuators; Single-Phase to Three-Phase Motors; Variable Speed Drives; Motor Control SystemsCh 3: Residential WiringThe simplest form of electrical work, and the first area of focus for apprentice electriciansCh 4: Commercial and Industrial WiringConduit, Type NM cable; More Complex EquipmentCh 5: Power Distribution Systems Including TransformersHigh voltage levels; Increased available fault current; Special Precautions; Enhanced Training; Advanced LicensingCh 6: Telephone SystemsPrivate Branch Exchanges Ch 7: Audio-video EquipmentComparing Stereo Channels to Isolate Defects; Color TV Servicing; Consumer Electronics RepairCh 8: ComputersDetermining Hardware versus Software Problems; Using Online Resources to Diagnose and Repair Most DefectsCh 9: Understand Ethernet and Learning to Create a Simple NetworkBasics on Running Category Cable; Overview of Optical FiberCh 10: Satellite Dish for Communication SystemsGeocentric Satellites; Accessing Proprietary Training; CertificationCh 11: ElevatorsLicensing and Safety Concerns; Preliminary Diagnosis and Preventive Maintenance; Relevance of Electrical CodesCh 12: Fire Alarm SystemsFundamental Operation; Interaction with Sprinklers and Other Systems; Monitoring AgencyCh 13: Spinning out into New AreasLegal and Moral Issues; What Lies Ahead N2 - A unique approach to diagnosing and repairing all sorts of commercial/industrial electrical equipment, from motors, computers, elevators, and fire alarm systems to heavy-duty ovens and audio equipment ER -