Sponsored by American Technical Publishers. Instructors: Glen Mazur and Julie Welch.
Electric motor drive (AC or variable frequency drive) installation and retrofitting are increasingly more popular as a versatile and energy-efficient solution in the industry. This hands-on training mini-course provides an overview of electric motor drives and focuses on practical, hands-on techniques for teaching fundamental operating principles, wiring, control devices, programming, and troubleshooting on common industrial equipment. Many activities addressing power monitoring, retrofitting, and test instruments will be covered. Participants will leave with numerous instructional tips for effectively teaching electric motor drives.