Electrical Print Reading and Cabinet Wiring

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Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to reading electrical prints and wiring control cabinets. Students will gain practical experience by assembling a complete, functional control cabinet featuring an Allen Bradley PLC and PanelView HMI with ethernet communication. The curriculum covers all aspects of panel-building, including wire termination, wire sizing, wire color coding, standard industrial connector forms and nomenclature, raceway utilization, and more. Emphasis is placed on safety, precision, and adherence to industry standards.

Objectives & Outline

The primary objective of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret electrical prints and proficiently wire control cabinets. Students will learn to assemble a control system from start to finish, understand and apply various wiring techniques, and ensure all work meets professional standards. The course aims to enhance students’ technical skills in wire preparation, electrical bonding, and the use of hand tools, while also providing a strong foundation in electrical theory and print reading.

• Overview of control cabinets and their components

• Techniques for proper wire termination and sizing

• Guidelines for wire color coding and labeling

• Common industrial connector types and nomenclature

• Effective raceway utilization in control cabinets

• Introduction to essential hand tools and wire preparation techniques

• Principles of electrical bonding and application of Ohm’s Law

• Reading and interpreting electrical symbols and annotations

• Step-by-step assembly and wiring of a control cabinet with Allen Bradley PLC and PanelView HMI

• Ensuring safety, compliance, and adherence to industry standards in panel building

Details

Date: November 16 -18, 2026

Times: 8:30 am -4 pm Location: MA Training Center 3405 Board Road, York PA 17406 Member Cost : $875 NON Member: $1600

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