Description: Variable Frequency Drives
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This is a 16 hour course with a maximum of 8 Students per session.
A certificate will be issued upon successful completion.
The student will gain knowledge of solid state motor control specifically related to Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) through a balanced combination of lecture, open discussions and hands on labs.
The course focuses on the following points.
- Motor control options and why you would use them
- What is a VFD and how does it work
- Major components of a VFD
- VFD’s applications
- Wiring, control and operational concepts
- Programming through hands on Labs
- Basic commissioning and start-up
- Installation considerations
At the end of this course, you will be able to complete a VFD start-up and do minor program changes.
