Variable Frequency Drive Basics Online Certificate Course

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Variable Frequency Drive Essentials

Prod #: TS-2600-VFD-Basics (1.5hr) 1.5 NETA CTD and 1.5 CEU Delaware Electrical License Renewal

Variable Frequency Drive Tutorial:

This Variable Frequency Drive Basics is a VFD basic industrial drive training online certificate course. With this electric drive tutorial, you'll learn how a variable speed drive works (VFD drive working principle), and other industrial drive essentials. One of the best VSD motor online courses you can get as it never expires, 24/7 access worldwide. This training module is designed to familiarize students from beginners or experts with the essential VFD types, features, functions, VFD Bypass, and benefits of Variable Frequency Drives. So if you are dealing with a VFD pump, VFD HVAC, motor inverter, or other AC drive control, this course is a great introduction to the essentials.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be qualified to:

☑ Understand the Features of AC Drives

☑ Identify the VFD components

☑ Identify the types of VFDs

☑ Recognize the applicable standards

☑ Understand how a VFD works

☑ Know VFD Manufacturers' Models

☑ Understand Aftermarket Options

☑ Recognize the key selection criteria

Variable Frequency Drive Basics, VFD training online

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Variable Frequency Drive Essentials Outline:

VFD Basics
Why Variable Frequency Drives
How a VFD functions
Drive Terminology
VFD Types
VFD Manufacturers
Applications and Considerations
VFD drive standards
Options and Accessories
Bypass history and Types
VFD Bypass Types
MCC VFD retrofit
NEMA vs. IP Enclosure Ratings
VFD Selection criteria

This online variable frequency drive training course is pre-approved for 1.5 NETA CTDs (1.5 PDH).

NETA CTD approved

NETA Certified Technicians (Level 3 and Level 4) are required to earn a minimum of 48 CTDs (Continuing Technical Development Credits) every three years to maintain their certification. For more information about the NETA's CTD program and requirements, please contact the NETA office.

Variable Frequency Drive Basics:

This online course also introduces most of the major manufacturers, including the mini and microdrives. Brands mentioned are Emerson drive, ABB VFD, Danfoss drives, Siemens drives, Allen Bradley VFD, Eaton drives, Schneider VFD, Franklin drive, and Square D VFD. Other real-world topics are covered too, like torque, the harmonic drive, networking, the frequency inverter drive, multi-motor operation, PID, PLC, and redundancy.