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Introduction
Welcome to another course in the STEP series, Siemens
Technical Education Program, designed to help our distributors
and customers better understand Siemens Industry, Inc.
products. This course covers Basics of Electrical Products.
Upon completion of Basics of Electrical Products, you should
be able to:
• Explain how Siemens products are used in basic residential,
commercial, and industrial applications
• Explain the similarities and differences between load
centers, panelboards, switchboards, switchgear, and
secondary unit substations
• Identify various Siemens products used in discrete
parts manufacturing, assembly, batch processing, and
continuous processing
• Identify various Siemens products by trade name
This knowledge will help you better understand product
applications. In addition, you will be better prepared to discuss
electrical products and systems with others. You should
complete Basics of Electricity before attempting Basics of
Electrical Products. Once you have completed Basics of
Electrical Products, you should complete or review any of the
other STEP courses that are relevant to your work. The general
information provided in Basics of Electrical Products will
help you better understand the specific product details in the
remaining STEP courses.
After you have completed this course, if you wish to determine
how well you have retained the information covered, you can
complete a final exam online as described later in this course. If
you pass the exam, you will be given the opportunity to print a
certificate of completion from your computer.