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Variable Frequency Drives and Servos ACIM 5040

Automated Controls Installation & Maintenance Course

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Course details

This course will familiarize students with installation and operational requirements for electrical machines with variable-frequency drives. Students will be introduced to applications of variable-frequency drives (VFDs), including their installation needs, classifications and harmonic considerations. The drives will be utilized on standalone and micro-processor-based systems programmable logic controllers (PLCs)/programmable automation controllers (PACs). A significant part of the course is dedicated to application activities that reinforce the theory.

Prerequisite(s)

  • TELC 0130 Basic Motor Control and/or successful completion of Electrical Apprenticeship Level 2 or 3 or 4 program within the last 5 years. Electrical Journeyperson Certificate, Electrical Engineering Degree and/or Electrical Engineer Practitioner are also acceptable.

Credits

3.0

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Learning Outcomes

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

  • Connect a variable speed drives in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code.
  • Choose, connect, and program a VFD for a variety of load applications.
  • Connect and program microprocessor-based controllers (PLC/PAC) with a VFD.
  • Apply a troubleshooting tree to diagnose problems with variable frequency drives that are utilized in PLC systems.
  • Describe dynamic and static characteristics and analysis of AC VFDs.
  • Troubleshoot with an oscilloscope, using various test points on a VFD.
  • Choose and connect shaft encoder types based on application.
  • Tune a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control system that uses a variable frequency drive.

Effective as of Winter 2018

Related Programs

Variable Frequency Drives and Servos (ACIM 5040) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Automated Controls Installation and Maintenance
    Advanced Certificate Part-time
  2. Renewable Energy Electrical Systems Installation & Maintenance
    Advanced Certificate Part-time

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