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Allen Bradley VFD Training Course

The VFDTrainer Allen Bradley VFD Training Software is a tutorial on the AC frequency drive and related motor control troubleshooting. The variable speed drives explained (VFD controller operation) are commonplace in industrial AC motor speed controls and rotating equipment. This Allen Bradley VFD training course starts with how a Variable Frequency Drives works, wiring diagrams, to Allen Bradley VFD fault codes and troubleshooting. This Allen Bradley VFD Training Software has a final exam, laboratory manual, and the ability to print a Certificate of Completion. The course software also gives the learner access to the Powerflex 4 manual and other PDFs, as that is the model used most in the course.

Also embedded in the software are 'Key Points" pop-ups where emphasis is needed. See an example in the Allen Bradley VFD Training article. As you will see, our courses take a practical, real-world approach to delivering information that took professionals years to learn the hard way.

Allen Bradley VFD Course Screenshots:

 

Below are screen recordings of a student interacting with the course animations built into this Allen Bradley VFD course and screenshots from the course.

 

 

The interactive animation shown above better illustrates the function of a variable frequency drive. The course logically starts with AC motor basics before diving into using and operating a VFD.

 

 

Shown above is the Built-in Allen Bradley VFD fault codes interactive tool. Also, there is a button to access the built-in printable VFD Troubleshooting guide PDF.

 

 

The course introduces AC motors and starting methods before teaching about the variable frequency drive. Shown here are screenshots from the AC motors section.

 

 

 

Also included is an introduction to the Powerflex 40 VFD startup parameters and drive parameter's organization.

 

 

Here are VFD operating principles screenshots from the "Use of Variable Frequency Drives" section. It also shows the use of one of the many "Key Points" dialog boxes within the course.

 

 

The course uses easy-to-understand graphic illustrations to explain various VFD control methods. Like the VFD remote control method shown here.

 

VFD Training Course - Features:

School and Company Multiple User Licenses:

 

 

Built into the Site and Enterprise-licensed versions of this course software is a mini-LMS.

 

With the site licenses, students can print a certificate of completion, saving the student's score to a "student log file" accessible by Site and Enterprise license holders. That feature and others make the site license purchasing option perfect for Technical Schools, Community Colleges, Universities, Apprenticeship Programs, and company training departments.

 

 

 

 

 

Course software includes a VFD course PDF Laboratory Manual. It consists of optional questions and one or more exercises for each of the six sections. This lab manual allows students to understand AC frequency drives and VFD operation better. Also included are Soft Start and VFD manufacturer manuals like the Powerflex 4. Content in the lab manual is optional for students/employees to take and pass this course.
 
Because this Allen Bradley VFD course starts from a beginner level and uses interactive animations to make learning easier, this course will also work for capable students without previous motor control experience. However, they should follow the recommended learning path at this page's bottom and take the Motor Controls course first.

 

The 30-page Lab Manual PDF is an excellent instructor aid.

 

 

 

Learning Path:

We recommend:

1st     Electrical Motor and Controls Course

2nd    VFD Basics (the page you are on now)

3rd    PLC Basics

4th     Electrical and PLC Troubleshooting

5th     HMI Basics

6th     PAC - Controllogix and RSLogix 5000

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