The Air Conditioning Systems Panel Trainer (754-01) from LJ Create simulates a typical automotive air conditioning system, allowing students to investigate the system’s overall layout and configuration while working with controls for the vacuum system, electrical system, and recharging station.
This compact automotive HVAC trainer incorporates key automotive A/C components, including a compressor, condenser, evaporator core, suction accumulator, service valves, pressure switches, and air-distribution controls. Built-in fault-insertion capabilities simulate real-world system malfunctions, giving students opportunities to develop diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across airflow, electrical, and climate-control systems.
Features
- Complete A/C system simulation demonstrates the layout and operation of an automotive climate-control system.
- Authentic A/C components include a compressor, condenser, evaporator core, and suction accumulator.
- High- and low-pressure service valves support climate-control service instructions.
- Air-distribution controls introduce dashboard HVAC and airflow operation.
- Manifold gauge simulation supports A/C system investigation and servicing.
- Leak-detector simulator introduces automotive A/C leak detection.
- Fault insertion creates repeatable climate-control troubleshooting scenarios.
Air Conditioning Principles
Identify the fundamental principles behind automotive air conditioning systems.
FOTCC System Operation
Investigate the operation of a fixed-orifice-tube clutch-cycling (FOTCC) air conditioning system.
Climate-Control System Service
Develop practical skills for servicing automotive climate-control systems.
Air-Distribution Systems
Troubleshoot automotive air-distribution systems and their controls.
Airflow Components
Test airflow components and investigate their role within the climate-control system.
A/C Electrical Systems
Investigate the electrical systems associated with automotive air conditioning operation.
Heater Electrical Controls
Develop fault-finding skills by diagnosing heater electrical control systems.
Curriculum & Program Integration
This automotive trainer aligns with LJ Create’s AutoLab, which combines hands-on training systems with digital curriculum and instructional resources. Schools can use the trainer as a standalone learning system, integrate it into an existing automotive course, select individual LJ Create courses to supplement their curriculum, or implement the complete AutoLab program.
The curriculum for this learning system includes:
- Hands-on training experiments and activities
- Interactive online curriculum and instructional resources
- Teacher support materials and guided learning content
This flexible approach allows instructors to incorporate individual learning systems and curriculum where they fit best or build a more comprehensive automotive technology program.
LJ Create’s Cloud-Based Software
The trainer can also be used with LJ Create’s optional cloud-based software, which extends hands-on learning with interactive theory presentations, practical tasks, investigations, and assessments. Digital content connects directly to activities performed on the training equipment, helping instructors blend online instruction with practical automotive skill development.