The National Technology Transfer (NTT) Training school offers a variable frequency drives program, which is a three-day program. You receive 2.4 continuing education units (CEUs) upon completion of the program, and this course takes place at the NTT office in Centennial, Colorado. You learn how to use VFD drives, and how to setup these systems. You work on real program drive parameters in a lab environment, and you learn how to test and diagnose issues with these drives. You also learn the difference between a direct current (DC) and an AC motor, and you learn how to extend the overall life of your VFD drive.
Drive Systems, Inc. offers an AC drives application and maintenance class, and you can schedule this course at your place of work. This is a three-day course, and it is for industry professionals, especially engineering and maintenance personnel. You must bring your own calculator and volt-ohmmeter to class. You learn about the history of adjustable speed drives, and how to program these AC drives. You learn about how transformers work, and about torque and horsepower. You learn both in a traditional classroom and in a hands-on environment. This company is located in the Houston, Texas area.
This school offers a VFD course, and you can take this course at the Raleigh, North Carolina school. You can also request an in-house training course. This program is for industry professionals, especially engineers, electricians, mechanics and supervisors. The VFD course reviews the history and basics of these systems, and how to troubleshoot problems with these drives. You also learn how to setup and run a variable frequency drive using simulators. Teachers share with you the basics of electricity, magnetism and motor theory.
Schneider Electric manufactures electrical equipment and solutions for different industries, including the automotive, steel and mining industries. It also has VFD training courses that last either one or two days. For example, the Altivar Drive Maintenance and Troubleshooting course is a two-day class on Altivar drives. You learn about the components that make up these drives, and how to diagnose problems with them. You can take this course at your place of work or at one of the Schneider Electric facilities, which are located throughout the country.