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ELM 3040 - AC Drive Fundamentals


Clock Hours: 30

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: Electrical and Electronic Assembler Certificate and
Electricians Helper Certificate

Course Description:
This course utilizes the ACD-100 Drive Training System. This system demonstrates Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) motor control as used in industry, and familiarizes the student with AC Drive programming. The motor control device selected for this trainer is the Allen Bradley Bulletin 1305 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive. 

Student Learning Outcomes:
ACD-100 AC DRIVE TRAINER FAMILIARIZATION

  • Locate and identify the components of the ACD-100 AC drive training system
  • Describe the function of each component of the ACD-100 AC drive training system.
  • Explain and follow safety procedures designed to prevent personal injury and equipment damage when operating the ACD-100 trainer.

AC MOTOR AND DRIVE FUNDAMENTALS

  • Locate and identify the components of an AC induction motor
  • Explain the function and operation of AC induction motors
  • Explain the purpose of motor control
  • Describe the function of each major section of a typical AC drive
  • Describe the effects of drive control on AC induction motors

AC MOTOR CONTROL WITH THE AB-1305 DRIVE

  • Explain the function and use of input/output connections on the AB-1305
  • Perform and explain the process of moving through the AB-1305’s parameter groups, using the Human Interface Module controls.
  • Program and AB-1305 Ac Drive to specified parameters, using the Human Interface Module controls