Bachelor of Science Degree - Industrial TechnologyPurdue University
This course prepares students connect, configure, adjust, and operate AC variable frequency motor drives using basic volts per hertz mode. Key skills include: adhering to VFD safety rules, operating VFD in manual using keypad, performing normal VFD startup and shutdown, performing emergency shutdown, viewing and editing parameters, changing speed with potentiometer, interfacing/configurating external discrete I/O, interpreting error codes, resetting drive errors, and configurating for acceleration, deceleration and braking. Students will complete hands-on labs with Amatrol’s 85-MT5 trainer, virtual simulations, projects, and critical thinking assignments to help prepare for the silver and gold SACA C-203 Variable Frequency Drive Systems 1. SACA is an acronym for Smart Automation and Certification Alliance
There are no application deadlines at this time, this program has open enrollment. Programs will begin as a cohort is developed.