NPORS Machine Control Systems
Description
COURSE CONTENT:
- Understand the industry, associated hazards, and operator responsibilities.
- Explain the different types of machine control systems and their applications.
- Gain knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the relevant machine control system.
- Conduct system self-checks at start-up in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
- Understand daily, monthly, and yearly checks, including diagnostic function tests.
- Interpret system messages during operation.
- Utilise key overrides and understand the functions of supervisor keys.
- Identify and use the display module and relevant functions specific to the model/device.
- Navigate top menus, sub-menus, and tool/product selection menus where applicable.
- Demonstrate how the machine control system manages operational limits, including safe working loads, stability indicators, and virtual wall restrictions.