Drive Course

DRIVES TRAINING

Motor and Drive Basics

Learn the fundamentals of AC induction motors - construction, theory of operation, operating characteristics, classifications

Study Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) basics through power circuit analysis of device and surrounding components - converter section, pre-charge circuit, inverter section, bus capacitors, line reactors, RFI filters

Learn how motors operate with variable speed drives

Study preventive and corrective maintenance concepts for motors

VFD Installations

Study the environmental requirements and installation practices recommended for VFDs
Learn proper VFD grounding techniques
Learn how to optimize motor-VFD cable lengths

Operating VFDs

Perform VFD programming exercises for hands-on experience in:
- Constant torque applications
- Variable Torque applications
- Custom applications & Networking

Maintenance Procedures

Learn best practices for preventive maintenance in these areas:
- Inspection
- Cleaning
- Testing and measuring
Study helpful corrective maintenance processes:
- Initial troubleshooting
- Power circuit analysis
- Restoration actions