Segment 1 - Cylinder Types
Objective 1 - Describe the Operation of Four Types of Cylinders and Give an Application of Each
Objective 2 - Describe the Construction of Two Types of Cylinders and Give an Application of Each
Objective 3 - Describe Three Common Cylinder Mounting Styles and Give an Application of Each
Objective 4 - Describe Three Common Cylinder Feature Options
Skill 1 - Select a Cylinder Mounting Style for a Given Application
Self Review 1
Segment 2 - Regeneration Circuits
Objective 5 - Describe the Principle of Cylinder Regeneration and Name an Application
Activity 1 - Principle of Regeneration
Objective 6 - Describe the Operation of a Basic Regeneration Circuit
Skill 2 - Connect and Operate a Basic Regeneration Circuit
Objective 7 - Describe How to Calculate the Extend Speed of a Cylinder in Regeneration
Skill 3 - Calculate the Extend Speed of a Cylinder in Regeneration
Objective 8 - Describe How to Calculate the Extend Force of a Cylinder in Regeneration
Skill 4 - Calculate the Extend Force of a Cylinder in Regeneration
Self Review 2
Segment 3 - Pressure-Compensated Flow Control Valves
Objective 9 - Describe the Function of a Pressure-Compensated Flow Control Valve and Name One Application
Objective 10 - Describe the Operation of a Pressure-Compensated Flow Control Valve and Give Its Schematic Symbol
Activity 2 - Effect of Upstream Pressure on Flow Control Valve Operation
Activity 3 - Effect of Downstream Pressure Changes on Flow Control Operation
Skill 5 - Connect and Adjust a Pressure-Compensated Flow Control Valve
Self Review 3
Segment 4 - Synchronization Circuits
Objective 11 - Describe the Function of a Double-Rod Cylinder and Name One Application
Objective 12 - Describe the Operation of a Double-Rod Cylinder and Give Its Symbol
Objective 13 - Define Cylinder Synchronization and Name Three Applications
Objective 14 - Explain Why Cylinders Do Not Operate in Synchronization
Activity 4 - Operation of Non-Synchronized Cylinders
Objective 15 - List and Describe the Operation of Five Methods Used to Synchronize Cylinders
Skill 6 - Set Up, Adjust and Operate a Cylinder Synchronization Circuit Using Flow Control Valves
Activity 5 - Effect of Load Changes on Cylinder Synchronization
Skill 7 - Set Up and Operate a Synchronization Circuit Using Series Actuators
Self Review 4