Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

Variable Frequency Drives delivers comprehensive coverage of installing, operating and troubleshooting variable frequency drives (VFDs) in motor control circuits.

Description

Variable Frequency Drives delivers comprehensive coverage of installing, operating and troubleshooting variable frequency drives (VFDs) in motor control circuits.

Variable Frequency Drives is an add-on to Electric Motors (EA04), covering six additional skills. The skills-based curriculum presents hands-on activities using an industrial-grade Mitsubishi VFD.

Included

LearnMate® E-learning Content: Variable Frequency Drives
Teachers Guide

Flexponent® panels:
Panel E067: Variable Frequency Drive (Mitsubishi)
Panel E002: START-STOP Control

Requirements

(sold separately)

JobMaster® Learning Station

Power Control Panel (220V) 3-Phase

Digital multimeter (Fluke Model 115 or equivalent)

Prerequisite courses:
Electric Motors (EA04)

Course Outline

Skills Acquired
Skill 1: Applying VFD Principles
Skill 2: Connecting and Operating a Variable Frequency Drive
Skill 3: Adjusting VFD Operating Parameters
Skill 4: VFD Protection Parameters and Inputs/Outputs
Skill 5: Troubleshooting the VFD
Skill 6: Understanding Additional VFD Features

Specifications

Hardware Specifications

Panel E067: Variable Frequency Drive
Panel type: Single

1 AC adjustable drive, 115V, 0.5hp,
1 phase in 3 phase out
Panel E002: START-STOP Control
Panel type: Single
1 Switch, pushbutton, momentary, black, NO w/contact block
1 Switch, pushbutton, momentary, red, NC w/contact block
2 Fault switch, 4A, 250V, push-on/push-offmomentary