Variable Frequency Drives Training

Scheduled classes and on-site training

No matter if you looking to gain basic knowledge of the principles of operation or a firm understanding of how to configure and parameterize our drives and soft starters, our variable frequency drives training cover it all. Courses range from providing a grounding in fault diagnosis and correction to providing you with experience in drive communications, including 'Drivecom' programming principles, hardware set-up and diagnostics.

Introduction to Variable Frequency Drives – One Day
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  • Understand the principles of AC variable frequency control
  • Understand the construction and characteristics of AC induction motors
  • Vary the frequency of AC induction motors.
  • Identify the differences between variable and constant torque applications
  • Understand the principle of operation of VFD for simple applications
  • Select motors and VFD for simple applications
Altivar® Drive Maintenance and Troubleshooting – Two Days
  • Start-up, maintain, and troubleshoot the Altivar line of drives
  • Identify hardware components of the Altivar AC drive
  • Modify the parameters of the Altivar AC drive
  • Interpret diagnostic fault messages of the Altivar AC drive

This course is available for various Altivar VFDs, including: ATV 31, ATV71, ATV 58, ATV 66.

Variable Frequency Drives Communications – Two Days
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  • Describe the different methods of communication and protocols used by VFD products and their common use
  • Set up and configure communication links with other devices such as human machine interfaces and programmable logic controllers
  • Use communication links to control a drive and display its status and fault logs