*ABB reserves the right to cancel the course in the event of insufficient enrollment.
Online Training: HV Training via webinar (Contact highvoltageservice@us.abb.com for a schedule and course options.)
Seminar dates
38 / 72 / 145 / 170 PM / PMI/-B / C
January 17-19 June 6-8 September 12-14
242 PMR / PMRI
January 24-26 June 20-22 September 19-21
362 PM / PME / PMI / PMI-B
March 7-9 August 22-24 Oct 31-Nov 2
550 / 800 PM
February 7-9 August 8-10 October 10-12
242 PMG / PMI / PMG-B / PMI-B
February 21-23 August 29-31 December 5-7
145 / 242 PA
July 11-13 October 17-19
LTB / HPL / ELF (live tank)
April 25-27 November 7-9
Operating Mechanisms (ABB, BBC, Westinghouse)
(AHMA, HMB, FSA, BLK, BLG, AA-7/10/14) March 21-23 May 2-4 December 12-14
SCU / SCS / CBS / CBS Lite / CBS Lite CSA / CBS-F 6 / Asset Optimization / Monitoring Systems (*classes range from 1 to 3 days)
April 18-20* May 9-11*
Oil Circuit Breaker 101
March 29-30
ELK-04 GIS
August 15-17
SF 6 Handling & Safe Practices
April 4-5 June 13-14 November 14-15
Surge Arrester 101
October 24-25
For registration or information, contact:
Art Schultz, Training Coordinator
ABB Inc.
Click here to register online
231 Theobold Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15601
724-696-1397 *ABB reserves the right to cancel the course in the event of insufficient enrollment.
art.schultz@us.abb.com
Course summary ABB High Voltage Service is pleased to offer the following three (3) day training course consisting of classroom and hands-on
instruction in ABB’s Greensburg, PA facility. The course is aimed to provide a general understanding of operations and maintenance of
38 / 72 / 145 / 170 PM power circuit breakers. During the classroom portion, experienced instructors will share their knowledge and
expertise through interactive, engaging classroom instruction. To add further understanding, each main category of instruction will be
followed by hands-on activity where students can interact with the breaker first-hand.
Introduction to Breaker Fundamentals Operating Mechanism (FSA, HMB, BLK, Installation and Commissioning
- Breaker safety & MSD) - Lifting the breaker
- Switching - Principles of operation - - Mounting to foundation
- Grounding spring mechanism - Electrical controls & alarms / lockouts
- Pole assembly hydraulic mechanism - Breaker timing
- Removal of bushings - Maintenance procedures / schedules - Leak detection
- Bushing lifting points - Charging system - Moisture analysis
- Through-rod connection - Trip / close coils - CT ratio and polarity
- Maintenance procedures / schedules - Trip / close latches - Contact resistance
- Auxiliary switches
38 / 72 / 145 / 170 PM and PMI Interrupter - Duty cycle SF6 Handling Procedures
Theory and Maintenance / Interrupter - Troubleshooting - Gas filling and vacuum procedures
Removal - Spare parts - SF6 by-products
- Interrupter overview
- Contact inspection
- Interrupter installation
Examination Quiz
Course summary ABB High Voltage Service is pleased to offer the following three (3) day training course consisting of classroom and hands-on
instruction in ABB’s Greensburg, PA facility. The course is aimed to provide a general understanding of operations and maintenance
of 242 PMR / PMRI power circuit breakers. During the classroom portion, experienced instructors will share their knowledge and
expertise through interactive, engaging classroom instruction. To add further understanding, each main category of instruction will be
followed by hands-on activity where students can interact with the breaker first-hand.
Examination Quiz
Course summary ABB High Voltage Service is pleased to offer the following three (3) day training course consisting of classroom and hands-on
instruction in ABB’s Greensburg, PA facility. The course is aimed to provide a general understanding of operations and maintenance of
362 PM / PMI power circuit breakers. During the classroom portion, experienced instructors will share their knowledge and expertise
through interactive, engaging classroom instruction. To add further understanding, each main category of instruction will be followed
by hands-on activity where students can interact with the breaker first-hand.
Introduction to Breaker Fundamentals Operating Mechanism (AHMA-8 & HMB-8) Installation and Commissioning
- Breaker safety - Principles of operation - - Lifting the breaker
- Switching hydraulic mechanism - Mounting to foundation
- Grounding - Maintenance procedures / schedules - Electrical controls & alarms / lockouts
- Pole assembly - Charging system - Breaker timing
- Removal of bushings - Trip / close coils - Leak detection
- Bushing lifting points - Trip / close latches - Moisture analysis
- Through-rod connection - Auxiliary switches - CT ratio and polarity
- Maintenance procedures / schedules - Duty cycle - Contact resistance
- Troubleshooting
362 PM/PME/PMI Interrupter Theory and - Spare parts SF6 Handling Procedures
Maintenance / Interrupter Removal - Gas filling and vacuum procedures
- Interrupter overview - SF6 by-products
- Contact inspection
- Interrupter installation
Examination Quiz
Course summary ABB High Voltage Service is pleased to offer the following three (3) day training course consisting of classroom and hands-on
instruction in ABB’s Greensburg, PA facility. The course is aimed to provide a general understanding of operations and maintenance of
550 / 800 PM power circuit breakers. During the classroom portion, experienced instructors will share their knowledge and expertise
through interactive, engaging classroom instruction. To add further understanding, each main category of instruction will be followed
by hands-on activity where students can interact with the breaker first-hand.
Introduction to Breaker Fundamentals Operating Mechanism (AHMA-8/11 & Installation and Commissioning
- Breaker safety HMB-8/11)) - Lifting the breaker
- Switching - Principles of operation - - Mounting to foundation
- Grounding hydraulic mechanism - Electrical controls & alarms / lockouts
- Pole assembly - Maintenance procedures / schedules - Breaker timing
- Removal of bushings - Charging system - Leak detection
- Bushing lifting points - Trip / close coils - Moisture analysis
- Through-rod connection - Trip / close latches - CT ratio and polarity
- Maintenance procedures / schedules - Auxiliary switches - Contact resistance
- Duty cycle
550 / 800 PM Interrupter Theory and - Troubleshooting SF6 Handling Procedures
Maintenance / Interrupter Removal - Spare parts - Gas filling and vacuum procedures
- Interrupter overview - SF6 by-products
- Contact inspection
- Interrupter installation
- Grading capacitors
- Closing resistor
Examination Quiz
Course summary ABB High Voltage Service is pleased to offer the following three (3) day training course consisting of classroom and hands-on
instruction in ABB’s Greensburg, PA facility. The course is aimed to provide a general understanding of operations and maintenance of
242 / 245 PMG / PMI /-B power circuit breakers. During the classroom portion, experienced instructors will share their knowledge and
expertise through interactive, engaging classroom instruction. To add further understanding, each main category of instruction will be
followed by hands-on activity where students can interact with the breaker first-hand.
Introduction to Breaker Fundamentals Operating Mechanism (AHMA-4/8 & Installation and Commissioning
- Breaker safety HMB-4/8) - Lifting the breaker
- Switching - Principles of operation - - Mounting to foundation
- Grounding hydraulic mechanism - Electrical controls & alarms / lockouts
- Pole assembly - Maintenance procedures / schedules - Breaker timing
- Removal of bushings - Charging system - Leak detection
- Bushing lifting points - Trip / close coils - Moisture analysis
- Through-rod connection - Trip / close latches - CT ratio and polarity
- Maintenance procedures / schedules - Auxiliary switches - Contact resistance
- Duty cycle
242 PMG and PMI Interrupter Theory and - Troubleshooting SF6 Handling Procedures
Maintenance / Interrupter Removal - Spare parts - Gas filling and vacuum procedures
- Interrupter overview - SF6 by-products
- Contact inspection
- Interrupter installation
Examination Quiz
Course summary ABB High Voltage Service is pleased to offer the following three (3) day training course consisting of classroom and hands-on
instruction in ABB’s Greensburg, PA facility. The course is aimed to provide a general understanding of operations and maintenance of
145 / 242 PA power circuit breakers. During the classroom portion, experienced instructors will share their knowledge and expertise
through interactive, engaging classroom instruction. To add further understanding, each main category of instruction will be followed
by hands-on activity where students can interact with the breaker first-hand.
Introduction to Breaker Fundamentals Operating Mechanism (AHMA-8/11 & Installation and Commissioning
- Breaker safety HMB-8/11)) - Lifting the breaker
- Switching - Principles of operation - - Mounting to foundation
- Grounding hydraulic mechanism - Electrical controls & alarms / lockouts
- Pole assembly - Maintenance procedures / schedules - Breaker timing
- Removal of bushings - Charging system - Leak detection
- Bushing lifting points - Trip / close coils - Moisture analysis
- Through-rod connection - Auxiliary switches - CT ratio and polarity
- Maintenance procedures / schedules - Duty cycle - Contact resistance
- Troubleshooting
145 and 242 PA Interrupter Theory and - Spare parts SF6 Handling Procedures
Maintenance / Interrupter Removal - Gas filling and vacuum procedures
- Interrupter overview - SL & SP - SF6 by-products
- Contact inspection
- Interrupter installation
Examination Quiz
Course summary ABB High Voltage Service is pleased to offer the following three (3) day training course consisting of classroom and hands-on
instruction in ABB’s Greensburg, PA facility. The course is aimed to provide a general understanding of operations and maintenance
of HPL / ELF power circuit breakers. The course will cover a variety of voltage classes, depending on the equipment types the course
attendees encounter in the field. During the classroom portion, experienced instructors will share their knowledge and expertise
through interactive, engaging classroom instruction. To add further understanding, each main category of instruction will be followed
by hands-on activity where students can interact with the breaker first-hand.
Examination Quiz
Course summary ABB High Voltage Service is pleased to offer the following three (3) day training course consisting of classroom and hands-on
instruction in ABB’s Greensburg, PA facility. The course is aimed to provide a general understanding of operations and maintenance
of ABB legacy mechanisms. During the classroom portion, experienced instructors will share their knowledge and expertise through
interactive, engaging classroom instruction. To add further understanding, each main category of instruction will be followed by hands-
on activity where students can interact with the breaker first-hand.
Operating Mechanism (FSA, BLG, BLK, Operating Mechanism (HMB, AHMA & Westinghouse Mechanisms Background
& MSD) PKA) - Preceding Westinghouse mechanism
- Principles of operation - - Principles of operation - designs
spring / spring mechanisms hydraulic / spring mechanisms
- Maintenance procedures / schedules - Maintenance procedures / schedules Type AA-7, AA-10 & AA-14 Pneumatic
- Charging system - Charging system Mechanisms
- Trip / close coils - Trip / close coils - Design objectives and advantages
- Trip / close latches - Trip / close latches - Operating system function
- Auxiliary switches - Auxiliary switches - Basic mechanism theory and operation
- Duty cycle - Duty cycle - Changes and interchangeability
- Troubleshooting - Troubleshooting
- Spare parts - Spare parts Field Maintenance
Hydraulic Mechanism
- Maintenance procedures / schedules
- Charging system
- Trip / close coils
- Trip / close latches
- Auxiliary switches
- Duty cycle
- Troubleshooting
- Spare parts
Examination Quiz
Course summary ABB High Voltage Service is pleased to offer the following training course consisting of classroom and hands-on instruction in ABB’s
Greensburg, PA facility. The course is aimed to provide a general understanding of operations and maintenance of ABB’s SCU, SCS, CBS,
CBS Lite, CBS Lite CSA, and CBS-F6 circuit breaker monitoring systems as well as asset optimization remote monitoring software. The
course will cover a variety of voltage classes, depending on the equipment types the course attendees encounter in the field. During the
classroom portion, experienced instructors will share their knowledge and expertise through interactive, engaging classroom instruction.
To add further understanding, each main category of instruction will be followed by hands-on activity where students can interact with the
units first-hand.
Course Agenda 1 Day - SCU/SCS 1 Day - CBS / CBS Line of Devices 1 Day - Asset Optimization
Introduction to the SCU/SCS Introduction to the CBS Devices Asset Optimization Operational Training
− Capacitor bank energization − Sensors − Asset Optimization architecture
− Equipment stress − Hardware − Operate objects
− Transient migration methods − Monitoring concepts − Object Aspect navigation
− Pre-insertion resistors − Alarms handling
− CB Insight
− What is synchronous closing? − Asset monitors & reporters
− Setup and configuration
− Point-on-wave control
− Factory test − Trend displays
− Transient control with synchronous closing
− Responding to alarms − Asset reports
− Advancements in technology
− Synchronous closing design goals − CBS communication concepts − Monitoring applications (e.g. CB Insight)
− Interrupter issues
− Control algorithm - compensation CBS Hands-on Commissioning Note: Customized training sessions can be
− Control algorithm - adaptation − Wiring and sensor installation offered upon request.
− Control hardware requirements ◊ Wiring of the RS485 bus
− Timing considerations ◊ Installation of clamp-on transformers
◊ Customer specific wiring
SCU Hands-on Commissioning − Field commissioning with CB Insight
− SCU control software software
− Setup of breaker for test ◊ Establish Communication wizard
− SCU connections ◊ Field Commissioning Wizard
− Why commission the SCU?
− Troubleshooting the CBS devices
− Verify communication
− Temperature Compensation Wizard
− Verifying parameters
− Changing parameters
− Point-on-wave control
− Event diagrams - grounded
− Event diagrams - ungrounded
− Closing time compensation
− Adaptation adjustment
− Event status report
− Breaker operations
− Troubleshooting sync problems
− Finalizing settings
− Create commissioning report and log file
− Lightbulb tests/Hot sync
− SCU tester
Course summary The course will cover the basic applications, operations and maintenance fundamentals of oil circuit breakers. Emphasis will
be placed on Westinghouse breakers, but the course will also touch on other popular designs of the era. Knowledgeable
ABB instructors will present in their individual areas of expertise, ranging from the major components of the breaker, to
maintenance and troubleshooting. The course will comprise of classroom instruction, demonstrations and hands-on training.
During the hands-on portion of the course, participants will be broken into small groups and rotated through stations for face-
to-face interaction with ABB experts and first-hand experience.
Discussion / Wrap-up
Course summary ABB High Voltage Service is pleased to offer the following two (2) day training course consisting of classroom and hands on instruction
in ABB’s Greensburg, PA facility. The course is aimed to provide to you a safe and environmentally responsible methodology while
handling SF6 gas. During the classroom portion, experienced instructors will share their knowledge and experience through interactive,
engaging classroom instruction. To add further understanding, a hands on activity where students can interact with the SF 6 handling
equipment, including gas carts, analyzers, fittings, and hoses will be employed on the second day.
SF6 safety
SF6 Recycling
Equipment Decommissioning
Examination Quiz
Course summary ABB High Voltage Service is pleased to offer the following two (2) day training course consisting of classroom and hands-on instruction
in ABB’s Greensburg, PA facility. The course is aimed to provide a general understanding of operations and maintenance of surge
arresters. During the classroom portion, experienced instructors will share their knowledge and expertise through interactive, engaging
classroom instruction. To add further understanding, a guided walk-through of the surge arrester manufacturing line in the Mt.
Pleasant facility will be provided.
Surge Arrester Applications & Installation Factory Tour - Surge Arrester Production
Line
How do Surge Arresters Work?
Course summary ABB High Voltage Service is pleased to offer the following three (3) day training course consisting of classroom and hands-on
instruction in ABB’s Greensburg, PA facility. The course is aimed to provide a general understanding of operations and maintenance of
high voltage gas insulated switchgear. The specific type covered in this course is ELK-04. During the classroom portion, experienced
instructors will share their knowledge and expertise through interactive, engaging classroom instruction. To add further understanding,
each main category of instruction will be followed by hands-on activity where students can interact with the GIS and mechanisms first-
hand
Introduction to GIS fundamentals Operating Mechanism (AHMA & HMB) Installation and Commissioning
- Flange connection
- GIS safety - Principles of operation - hydraulic
- GIS components mechanism - Rupture disc and desiccant
- Switching disconnects and grounds - Maintenance procedures / schedules - Transversal dismantling unit
- Outdoor vs indoor application - Charging system
- Testing from Fast Acting Ground
- Interlocking - Trip / close coils
- Maintenance procedures / schedules - Trip / close latches Switches
- Auxiliary switches
GIS Interrupter Theory and Maintenance / - Duty cycle
SF6 Procedures
Interrupter Removal - Troubleshooting
- Spare parts - Gas filling and vacuum procedures
- Interrupter Removal - SF6 by-products
- Contact inspection
- Interrupter instalation
- SF6 Handling
Examination Quiz
Course summary ABB High Voltage Service is pleased to offer a one to three day training course with subject matter and content developed per the
customer request and assets in their fleet. Subject matter may be a combination of courses in this training catalog or customzed
subject matter. Contact ABB for options and to discuss specific material to be covered. This course may be offered at the customer
site or in ABB’s HV training facility. During the classroom and/or interactive hands-on portions, experienced instructors will share their
knowledge and expertise. To add further understanding, actual equipment, or demo equipment may be used to aid in learning by
interacting with actual equipment or solutions.
Course outline developed per customer Course outline developed per customer
Course outline developed per customer
request / assets in fleet request / assets in fleet
request / assets in fleet
Examination Quiz
Q Will I get experience working on a circuit breaker? (Operations & Maintenance courses)
A Training includes classroom explanation and hands-on experience, dis- and re-assembling a high voltage circuit breaker
interrupter and performing general maintenance procedures on an operating mechanism.
Q Will I be eligible to earn Professional Development Hours (PDH’s) or Continuing Education Units (CEU’s)?
A Yes, ABB will provide you with a certificate of completion for 24 PDH’s (equivalent to 2.4 CEU’s). This is based on our
standard three-day training course. Customized courses, shorter or longer courses, will earn PDH’s/CEU’s on a sliding
scale. The trainee is responsible for administering PDH and/or CEU requirements.
Q What travel arrangements are available for individuals unfamiliar with driving in the US?
A There are several public transportation options for commuting to and from the training center.
Personal data
ABB Inc.
High Voltage Service
100 Distribution Circle
Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, USA
Phone +1 (724) 696-1300
Fax: +1 (724) 696-1379
highvoltageservice@us.abb.com
www.abb.us/hvservice