Career Details

Variable Frequency Drive Systems 1

Description

Prepares individuals to 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.

Certifying Organization

Smart Automation Certification Alliance

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Electric Vehicle Technician

Certifying Organization

ETA International

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Electric Motor Control Systems 1

Certifying Organization

Smart Automation Certification Alliance

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

Motor Control Troubleshooting 1

Certifying Organization

Smart Automation Certification Alliance

Type

D - Product/Equipment

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