AIR BRAKE Interactive Classroom Edition (ABI-CE) Course

AIR BRAKE Interactive Classroom Edition (ABI-CE)

AIR BRAKE Interactive Classroom Edition (ABI-CE) is an air brake training and teaching resource designed for air brake service instructors teaching entry to intermediate level air brake students and service technicians. It is also well suited for advanced air brake training for drivers. ABI-CE is a complete, presentation-ready, training package that has been carefully structured to deliver a progressive and effective learning experience.

The AIR BRAKE Interactive CE package consists of a highly detailed, full color, 12-module, 350 page Instructor’s Reference and Presentation Guide supported by a state-of-the-art multimedia presentation.

What’s Included:

Sample Animations

The Instructor’s Reference and Presentation Guide

The Instructor’s Reference and Presentation Guide provides presenters with a wealth of detailed reference information and a point-by-point guide for presenting their program. Combined with the program’s powerful multimedia support animations and visuals, you are assured of a thorough, accurate and consistent presentation by every instructor, every time!

Available Student Workbook

This high quality, full color, 110-page Student Workbook is the ideal support publication for your AIR BRAKE Interactive Classroom presentations. Exactly paralleling the structure and content of your classroom presentation this book will provide your students with a valuable and durable technical reference long after the completion of their air brake studies. Call or e-mail us for details and pricing.

The Multimedia Presentation

The multimedia presentation contains 44 voice narrated technical/mechanical animations and over 75 additional technical visuals detailing the operation of a typical modern heavy vehicle air brake system. A few examples of these visuals are illustrated to the left. This is a visual learning experience that your students will understand and remember.

Presenting the Program

You can present the entire ABI-CE program (approximately 16 classroom hours) or pick and choose what subject matter you wish to present and what individual visual elements you wish to employ. It’s up to you.

AIR BRAKE Interactive IS NOT a re-assembly of age-old air brake training material that has been around for decades. AIR BRAKE Interactive CE employs ALL NEW and ORIGINAL MATERIAL. Its content, structure, system diagrams, technical animations and illustrations have been carefully designed and created to reflect current air brake technology. AIR BRAKE Interactive CE will provide your students with the most thorough air brake education possible. It is the most comprehensive and effective air brake teaching resource available today.

For more information on each module, click on the “v”.

ABI-CE Content

In this module students will learn about The Braking Process, Foundation Brake Type, Drum Brakes, Brake Fade, Disc Brakes, Brake Application Mediums, Fluid Dynamics, Air Dynamics, Spring Dynamics, Hydraulic Brakes, Air Brake System Operation, Brake Lag, Vehicle Speed, Weight and Stopping Distances, Air System Divisions, and Air Brake System Configuration Variables.

Topics Covered:

Basic Physics of Vehicle Motion and Braking (How Brakes Slow and Stop a Vehicle)
Brake Basics – Foundation Brake Types
Drum Brakes – Principal Components and Basic Operation
Brake Fade (A Drum Brake Phenomenon
Disc Brakes – Principal Components and Basic Operation
How Brakes are Applied – The Mediums Used to Activate Brake Systems
Basic Fluid Dynamics (Hydraulics)
Basic Air Dynamics (Pneumatics)
Spring Dynamics
Hydraulic Brakes
Air Brakes – Basic Operation
Brake Lag
Brake Lag and Stopping Distance
Vehicle Speed, Weight and Stopping Distances
Air Brake System Divisions
Air Brake System Configuration Variables

In this module students will learn about the DANGERS of Compressed Air, Compressed Springs and Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Safety.

Topics Covered:

Compressed Air, DANGER
Compressed Spring, DANGER
Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Safety

In this module students will learn about Service Brake Chambers and Sizes, Diaphragm Areas & Adjustment Limits, Converting Air Pressure into Mechanical Force, Stroke vs. Application Force, Slack Adjuster Types (Manual & Automatic),Leverage & Torque and S-Cam Brakes, Wedge and Disc Brakes.

Topics Covered:

Service Brake Chambers – How they work, Component Identification and Operation
Brake Chamber Sizes and Effective Diaphragm Areas
Converting Air Pressure into Mechanical Force (Area X Pressure = FORCE)
Brake Chamber Size, Markings, Outside Diameter (OD) and Adjustment Limits
Brake Chamber Stroke vs. Application Force
Slack Adjuster – Basic Function, Leverage & Torque
Slack Adjuster Types (Manual & Automatic)
S-Cam Brake – Component Identification and Operation
Wedge Brake – Component Identification and Operation
Disc Brake – Component Identification and Operation

In this module students will learn about Air Compressors and Drives & Mountings, Cooling and Lubrication, Air Dryers, Supply Tanks & Service Reservoirs, Alcohol Evaporators & Injectors, Governor, One-way Check Valves, Safety Valves, Drain Valves, Air Pressure Gauges, Low Air Warning systems, Supply System Operation, and Pressure Ranges and Rise Times.

Topics Covered:

Supply System – Introduction and Overview
Air Compressor Components – Drives and Mountings
Air Compressor Component Identification and Operation
Air Compressor Cooling and Lubrication
Optional Compressor Induction System (Utilizing Turbo-Charger Boost Pressure)
Air Dryer Types
Desiccant Air Dryer – Component Identification and Operation
Aftercooler Condensing Air Dryer
Supply Tank & Service Reservoirs
Alcohol Evaporators & Injectors
Governor
One-way Check Valve
Safety Valve (Over-Pressure Relief Valve)
Drain Valves (Manual and Automatic)
Air Pressure Gauges
Low Air Pressure Warning Devices
Supply System Operation
Pressure Ranges and Rise Times

In this module students will learn about the Basic Service Brake System, Brake Control and Synchronization, Treadle Valve operation, Brake Pedal (Feedback), Relay Valves, Quick Release Valves, Brake Light Switches, Service Brake System Operation and Tandem Axle Service Brake Systems.

Topics Covered:

Basic Service Brake System – Component Identification
Brake Control and Synchronization (Quick Release and Relay Valves)
Treadle Valve – Component Identification and Operation
Brake Pedal Feel (Feedback)
Primary (Rear) Relay Valve
Secondary (Front) Quick Release Valve
Brake Light Switches
Service Brake System Operation
Tandem Axle – Service Brake System

In this module students will learn about the Principal Components of a Spring Brake System, Double Check Valves, Park/Emergency Brake Valves, Spring Brake Chambers, Spring Brake Systems w/ Quick Release and Relay Valves Brake Compounding, Anti-Compounding, Service Brake Application vs. Spring Brake Application Force, Manual Spring, Brake Caging.

Topics Covered:

Spring Brake System – Introduction and Principal Components
Double Check Valve Design and Operation (Shuttle-type)
Park / Emergency Brake Control Valve Operation
Spring Brake Chamber – Component Identification and Operation
Spring Brake System (Basic) with Quick Release Valve
Spring Brake System with Relay Valve
Brake Compounding
Basic Anti-Compounding Circuit (with Standard Spring Brake Relay)
Anti-Compounding Circuit (with Anti-Compounding Spring Brake Relay)
Service Brake Application Force vs. Spring Brake Application Force
Manual Spring Brake Caging

In this module students will learn about Front Service Brake Ratio / Limiter Valves, Dry / Slippery Valves and Spring Brake Systems with Quick Release and Spring Brake Valves (Inversion Valves).

Topics Covered:

Secondary (Front) Service Brake Ratio / Limiter Valve (Limiting Valve)
Dry / Slippery Valve
Spring Brake System with Quick Release and Spring Brake Valves (Inversion Valves)

In this module students will learn about the Trailer Air Supply Circuit, Trailer Air Supply Valves, Tractor Protection Valve, Trailer Supply and Spring Brake System Operation (Tractor Section).

Topics Covered:

Tractor Protection and Trailer Supply System – Introduction
Trailer Air Supply Circuit – Component Identification
Trailer Air Supply Valve – Basic Function
Combination Tractor Park and Trailer Air Supply Valves
Tractor Protection Valve
Trailer Supply and Spring Brake System Operation (Tractor Section)

In this module students will learn about the Trailer Service Brake Control, Double Check Valves, the Stop Light Switch, and Trailer Brake Hand Valve (Spike).

Topics Covered:

Trailer Service Brake Control System Components
Double Check Valve / Stop Light Switch Function
Trailer Service Brake Control System Operation
Trailer Brake Hand Valve (Spike) – Introduction, Warning
Trailer Brake Hand Valve (Spike) – Component Identification and Operation

In this module students will learn about Spring Brake Priority & Service Brake Priority Systems, Service Brake Priority systems using a Multi-Function Valve, Protected Reservoir System, Trailer Systems Summary, Pressure Gauges, Trailer Relay Emergency System, SERV System.

Topics Covered:

Trailer Brake Systems – Introduction
Spring Brake Priority System Component Identification & Operation
Service Brake Priority System Component Identification & Operation
Service Brake Priority (with Multi-Function Valve)
Protected Reservoir System
Trailer Systems Summary
What Your Air Pressure Gauges Tell You and DON’T Tell You
Trailer Relay Emergency Systems (Introduction)
Trailer Relay Emergency System (Pre-121 with Service Brake Chambers Only)
Trailer Relay Emergency System (Pre-121 with Service & Spring Brake Chambers
Trailer Relay Emergency System (SERV System w/ Service & Spring Brake Chambers)

In this module students will learn about ABS Fiction and Facts and ABS Components and Operation, ABS – Proper Use.

Topics Covered:

ABS Fiction and Facts
ABS Components and Operation
ABS – Proper Use

In this module students will learn about Personal Safety Equipment, Inspections of the Compressor, Air Tanks, Lines & Fittings, Gladhands, Foundation Brakes, Pre-Test Preparation and Air System Functional Tests including Pressure Build and Retention, Tractor Park (spring brake)Tractor Service Brake System & Tractor Protection Valve, Low Air Warning, Pressure Rise-Time Recovery, Governor Cut Out / Cut-In, Supply and Service Reservoir Draining, Tractor Park and Service Brake Dynamic Tests, Trailer Spring and Service Brake Dynamic Tests, Brake Chamber Stroke, Brake Adjustment and Mark & Measure, Measure & Re-measure Procedures, Adjusting Manual Slack Adjusters, Automatic Slack Adjusters and a review of Basic Spring and Service Brake System Function.

Topics Covered:

Visual Inspections:
Introduction and Personal Safety Equipment (In Pre-Engine-Start Procedures)
Compressor Inspection
Air Tanks, Lines and Fittings, Gladhands
Foundation Brakes
Pre-Test Preparations (Before Starting the Vehicle)
Air System Functional Tests:
Initial Pressure Build and Retention
Tractor Park (spring brake) System
Tractor Service Brake System (and Tractor Protection Valve)
Low Air Warning System
Pressure Rise-Time Recovery (85 – 100 PSI) and Governor Cut-Out
Pressure Rise-Time Recovery (50 – 90 PSI) and Governor Cut-Out
Compressor Cut-in
Supply and Service Reservoir Draining
Tractor Park and Service Brake Dynamic Tests
Trailer Supply, Spring and Service Brakes
Trailer Spring and Service Brake Dynamic Tests
Brake Chamber Stroke (A Crucially Important Adjustment)
Brake Stroke Inspection and Adjustment (Before Checking Brake Chamber Stroke)
Brake Adjustment Inspection:
Brake Stroke Inspection – Introduction, Test Preparations and Equipment
Brake Stroke – Mark & Measure
Brake Stroke – Measure & Re-measure
Brake Stroke Adjustment – Introduction, Brake Component Wear & Brake Stroke
Adjusting Manual Slack Adjusters (adjustment procedures)
Automatic Slack Adjusters (12-Pack to Go – Initiating the Auto Adjust Process)
REVIEW – Basic Spring and Service Brake System Function

For more information and/or to discuss with one of our expert teaching resource developers, please contact:

Bryan Duross
TECHNICAL TRAINING SERVICES
Telephone: 519-621-0708
E-Mail: bduross@sentex.net

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