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A practical 2-day seminar for maintenance technicians
If your building facility, plant equipment or OEM system has Variable Frequency Drives, this is the perfect opportunity for you to unlock the secrets and dispel the myths generally associated with these high tech devices. After attending this seminar you will go back to your workplace with real world, practical knowledge and be able to immediately apply what you have learned so that you can keep your equipment up and running. This seminar will teach you how to troubleshoot common VFD problems, take care of your own equipment, and avoid costly repairs or service calls. Now that’s “Real World” training!
Upon completion of this course, the student will receive a training certificate indicating that he or she has learned to:
This seminar is designed for any person requiring a general knowledge and understanding of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). In the area of Facilities Maintenance we’ll cover specific applications involving HVAC equipment such as air handlers, hot water and chilled water pumps, and cooling tower fans. In the realm of Industrial Maintenance we’ll look at a variety of other specific applications including those requiring constant torque operation. And if you have a unique VFD application, just let our instructor know. If he can’t help you with your specific problem, we’ll refund your money – guaranteed!
Equipment operators, technicians and maintenance personnel as well as electricians and facility managers will benefit from attending this seminar. Course graduates will have learned how to solve common VFD problems resulting in reduced downtime. This means a lower cost of operation with less dependence on outside service contractors. Training will include AC motors, VFD configuration, component layout, applications, various control methods, and installation requirements. Common problems and troubleshooting techniques will be covered as well as VFD operation, setup, programming and preventative maintenance. Other related topics like power quality and harmonics will also be discussed. And to be 100% certain you get the training you need, students are encouraged to bring schematics and diagrams of the VFD’s in their own facility!
VFD SAFETY ISSUES
METER REVIEW
MOTOR BASICS REVIEW
CONTROL CIRCUIT BASICS
VFD HISTORY
WHAT VFD’s DO
BENEFITS OF USING A VFD
LOAD TYPES
VFD OPTIONS
INSTALLATION OF A VFD
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
WIRING & GROUNDING VFD’s
CONTROLLING A VFD
VFD SETUP, PROGRAMMING and TROUBLESHOOTING
If you're not yet sure you'll be able to attend this seminar, you can still make a reservation to hold your space in class. While payment is due prior to the start of the seminar, you may choose a full refund or credit for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance. Student substitutions can also be freely made at any time prior to the start of the seminar. Refunds will not be issued for registered attendees who fail to show up and have not given a notice of cancellation.
In the rare event that should you not receive the expected value after attending our seminar, simply notify us in writing of your reasons and your money will be promptly refunded.
TPC Trainco provides live training for maintenance personnel in industrial plants and large facilities. Our one to four day seminars offer intensive, high-impact training that gets workers back to the workplace quickly to apply what they’ve learned. We also provide live on-site training, tailored to each client’s needs and equipment.
As a division of TPC Training Systems, we are an essential part of the total training solution for a better, safer, more efficient workforce.
150K+ Workers trained since 2004
2K+ Seminars nationwide each year
30+ Maintenance topics covered
Our Approach to Training uses live instruction as the most effective way to learn and retain maintenance skills.
Our Instructors are seasoned industry experts and field-experienced educators.
Our Curriculum covers a full range of industrial, facility, and building maintenance topics.
Our Guarantee ensures our training seminars deliver.
“I can now troubleshoot with confidence” Facilities Specialist – Baker Petrolite
“Got answers to questions I face in my job daily” Facility Technician – Cadbury SBS
“Complex information explained in simple terms” Building Mechanic – City of Portland
“More covered in two days than I thought possible.”Specialist II – Olean General Hospital
