VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES INSTALLATION, PROGRAMMING, COMMISSIONING, TROUBLESHOOTING AND ITS MAINTENANCE TRAINING

DURATION: 5 DAYS

COURSE OVERVIEW

VFD training course provides the trainees with a comprehensive understanding of how VFDs can be used in industrial automation applications, and how they can be integrated with other automation systems to achieve optimal performance and efficiency.

The training is hands-on. Questions are greatly encouraged as they provide opportunities for participants to discuss specific issues and provide appropriate possible solutions. Relevant Video materials, PowerPoint presentation and case studies will be used too.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The objective of this training is to build confidence and  provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how VFDs can be used to control motors in industrial automation applications, and to provide the skills and knowledge needed to effectively use and maintain these systems accompanied with hands-on practical exercises so as to be able:

  1. To provide a basic understanding of the principles of VFD operation and how they can be used to control the speed and torque of a motor.
  2. To familiarize participants with the components that make up a VFD system, including the drive, power electronics, control circuitry, and feedback devices.
  3. To teach participants how to properly install and commission a VFD system, including how to configure and set up the drive, connect power and control wiring, and test the system to ensure proper operation.
  4. To provide participants with the skills and knowledge needed to program and operate a VFD, including how to set up parameters, adjust speeds and torques, and troubleshoot common problems.
  5. To teach participants how to integrate VFDs with other automation systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and other control devices.
  6. To provide participants with an understanding of the maintenance and troubleshooting of VFD systems, including how to perform regular maintenance, diagnose problems, and make repairs.
  7. To enhance the participants’ knowledge and skills in using VFDs in industrial automation applications, and to provide hands-on experience through practical exercises and case studies.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

  1. Fundamentals of VFDs: The principles of VFD operation, how they work, and how they can be used to control the speed and torque of a motor will be covered in detail.
  2. VFD system components: The different components that make up a VFD system will be covered in depth, including the drive, power electronics, control circuitry, and feedback devices. The function and operation of each component will be explained.
  3. VFD installation and commissioning: Participants will learn how to properly install and commission a VFD system, including how to configure and set up the drive, connect power and control wiring, and test the system to ensure proper operation. Hands-on exercises will be included to provide practical experience.
  4. VFD programming and operation: Participants will learn how to program and operate a VFD, including how to set up parameters, adjust speeds and torques, and troubleshoot common problems. The use of control and feedback devices will be covered in detail.
  5. Integration with automation systems: Participants will learn how to integrate VFDs with other automation systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and other control devices. This will include an in-depth explanation of the communication protocols used and how to set up and configure the integration.
  6. VFD maintenance and troubleshooting: Participants will learn about the maintenance and troubleshooting of VFD systems, including how to perform regular maintenance, diagnose problems, and make repairs. This will include a comprehensive explanation of the most common problems and how to solve them.

PRACTICAL EXERCISES DURING TRAINING

  1. Drive installation and commissioning: Participants will install and commission a VFD system, including connecting power and control wiring, setting up parameters, and testing the system to ensure proper operation.
  2. Programming and operation: Participants will program a VFD and use it to control the speed and torque of a motor. This will include setting up parameters, adjusting speeds and torques, and troubleshooting common problems.
  3. Integration with automation systems: Participants will integrate a VFD with a programmable logic controller (PLC) or human-machine interface (HMI) and configure the communication between the two systems.
  4. Maintenance and troubleshooting: Participants will diagnose and repair common problems with a VFD system, including performing regular maintenance and testing the system to ensure proper operation.

VFDs TO BE USED DURING THE TRAINING

  1. SIEMENS: SINAMICS V20 and SINAMICS G120
  2. SCHNEIDER: ALTIVAR PROCESS

SOFTWARE TO BE USED DURING TRAINING

  1. TIA Portal  V14.1 or Higher for Siemens VFDs
  2. SoMove for Schneider VFDs

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