The short VFD / AC Drive / Motor Drive course for beginners.

Name: The short VFD / AC Drive / Motor Drive course for beginners.
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Short, Crisp and Clear videos on how to install, program and operate a Variable Frequency Drive. (Beginner level)

Created byJohanna Christina Hälbich

Last updated 10/2023

English

What you'll learn

Gain a basic understanding of the inner workings of a Variable Frequency Drive / AC drive / Motor Drive.
Gain a basic understanding of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) and carrier frequencies.
Wire the Power Circuit for a single or 3 phase VFD / AC drive / Motor Drive in any country.
Install a VFD in a manner that prevents earth leakage trips, and without deactivating the internal noise filter.
Decrypt the model number on the VFD / AC drive / Motor Drive / Inverter drive.
Wire the Main Circuit.
Configure a standard 3 phase induction motor in the DELTA configuration.
Configure a standard 3 phase induction motor in the WYE / STAR configuration.
Set the motor overload settings (thermal overload settings)
Program the basic VFD parameters for basic operation using the built-in operation panel.
Wire an external control circuit in SINK and SOURCE configuration.
Install an external operation panel for two-wire control.
Install an external operation panel for three-wire control.
Install an external potentiometer using one of the analog / analogue input terminals.
Install an external emergency stop and reset button.
Install a Jog-run switch to jog the motor.
Install and calibrate an external voltmeter / ammeter.
Set the VF-curve mode characteristics for the installation.
Set the motor constants manually.
Set the motor constants automatically using the macro function.
Set some of the more advanced parameter settings.
Set the VFD / AC Drive / Motor Drive for preset speed operation (staggered frequencies) using binary.
Activate the DC injection braking feature.
Activate the dynamic braking feature.
Learn the differences between Voltage Control and Current Control.
Modify the external control circuit so that one of the analog input terminals can be used as a digital input terminal.
Wire an external indicator light to indicate a motor overload trip.
Program the inverter to jump frequencies.
Program the automatic retry function.
Set, save, delete and load the user defined parameters.
Lock the user parameters.
Set the carrier frequency and the carrier frequency characteristics.
In this course, we will use the Toshiba VF-S11 series inverter.

Course content

6 sections • 60 lectures • 3h 20m total length

Module 1 / Video 1 - Introduction and important course information.4:17
In this video, we will cover important course information.
Summary:
Use a desktop computer or a laptop.
Download and print the workbook/notebook.
Download the user manual. (do not print)
Set the playback resolution to 1080p.
Select a playback speed that works for you.
Module 1 / Video 2 - How a VFD works.7:50
In this video, we will learn how a VFD works and why we cannot use single-phase motors in conjunction with VFD's.
Quick Quiz 1
Module 1 / Video 3 - VFD layout and design.5:15
In this video, we will look at the layout and design of our VFD.
Module 1 / Video 4 - Built-in operation panel layout.3:29
In this video, we will have a quick look at the built-in operation panel and the display.
Module 1 / Video 5 - PWM - Pulse Width Modulation explained.6:44
In this video, we will learn how PWM Pulse Width Modulation works, we will learn what the modulated and carrier frequencies refer to, and we will look at three different examples.
Quick Quiz 2.
Module 1 / Video 6 - Quick overview of our VFD's main features. (RCD vs ELCB)2:51
In this video, we will look at the main features of our VFD, as well as the difference between RCD's and ELCB's.
Module 1 / Video 7 - Built-in internal noise filter explained.2:50
In this video, we will learn how and why we might want to deactivate the built-in high attenuation noise filter for some installations.
Quick Quiz 3.

Module 3 / Video 1 - Wiring the Power Circuit.8:28
In this video, we will learn how to wire the Power Circuit for single and three-phase VFD's.
Module 3 / Video 2 - Wiring the Main Circuit.5:00
In this video, we will learn how to wire the Main circuit for a standard three-phase motor. We will also look at the Wye/Star vs Delta motor configurations.
Module 3 / Video 3 - Checklist before applying power to the VFD.1:30
In this video, we will perform the final checklist before we apply power to our VFD for the first time.
Module 3 / Video 4 - Factory default reset.1:46
In this video, we will factory reset our inverter back to its default settings.
Module 3 / Video 5 - Explanation of Parameter List Layouts.5:34
In this video, we will look at our parameter list layouts.
Module 3 / Video 6 - Setting the maximum frequency.1:38
In this video, we will set the maximum frequency.
Module 3 / Video 7 - Setting the Upper and Lower frequency Limits.1:02
In this video, we will set the Upper and Lower frequency limits.
Module 3 / Video 8 - Setting the Base frequency and Base voltage.2:38
In this video, we will set the base frequency and the base voltage.
Module 3 / Video 9 - Setting the thermal overload settings.2:32
In this video, we will set the overload settings that we looked at in Module 2 Video 2.

Module 4 / Video 1 - Running the motor via the built-in operation panel.2:31
In this video, we will run the motor using the built-in operation panel. We will also look at an example of slowdown-to-stop.
Module 4 / Video 2 - Coast-Stopping the motor.1:47
In this video, we will look at an example of how to coast-stop the motor.
Module 4 / Video 3 - Forward and Reverse using the built-in operation panel.2:56
In this video, we will reverse the motor rotation using the built-in operation panel.
Module 4 / Video 4 - Setting the Acceleration/Deceleration time.2:12
In this video, we will set the acceleration and deceleration time.
Module 4 / Video 5 - Setting Hz using the Up / Down buttons.3:07
In this video, we will look at a more precise method to set the motor speed.
Quick Quiz 5.
Module 4 / Video 6 - Halfway point announcement, and VF-curves part 1 of 4.6:20
In this video, we will learn what a VF-curve is. If you are only interested in the basic operation of VFD's using the built-in operation panel, you are now done with this course.
Module 4 / Video 7- Setting the motor constants manually, VF-curves part 2 of 47:50
In this video, we will learn how to set the motor constants manually.
Module 4 / Video 8 - Torque boost setting macro function, VF-curves Part 3 of 4.2:05
In this video, we will set the motor constants automatically.
Module 4 / Video 9 - Choosing the ideal VF curve, VF-curves Part 4 of 4.3:05
In this video, we will learn which VF-curves are best suited for which applications.
Quick Quiz 6.

Module 5 / Video 1 - External control circuit part 1 of 9 (Selector switches).5:41
In this video, we will look at the external selector switches, learn the difference between Source and Sink logic, and learn what the difference between voltage control and current control is.
Module 5 / Video 2 - External control circuit part 2 of 9 (CC - Common terminal)1:05
In this video, we will look at the common CC terminal.
Module 5 / Video 3 - External control circuit part 3 of 9 (F and R Terminals).2:56
In this video, we will look at the F and R terminals.
Module 5 / Video 4 - Part 4 of 9, potentiometers, 10 V DC power supply, VIA/VIB3:34
In this video, we will learn how we can use the built-in 10v DC power supply to create an analogue / analog input signal to control the speed of the motor. We will also learn how a potentiometer works.
Module 5 / Video 5 - Part 5 of 9, Sink vs Source, (P24 terminal)0:55
In this video we will look at the P24 terminals.
Module 5 / Video 6 - External control circuit part 6 of 9, FM output terminal.1:06
In this video, we will look at the FM analogue / analog output terminal.
Module 5 / Video 7 - External control circuit part 7 of 9, FLA/ FLB and FLC.1:03
In this video, we will look at the multiprogrammable relay contacts FLA, FLB and FLC.
Module 5 / Video 8 - External control circuit part 8 of 9, RY and RC terminals.0:56
In this video, we will look at the multiprogrammable relay contacts RY and RC.
Module 5 / Video 9 - Part 9 of 9, Multiprogrammable terminals F/R/S1/S2/S3/RES.1:31
In this video, we will look at the multiprogrammable terminals F,R,S1,S2,S3 and RES.
Quick Quiz 7.

Module 6 / Video 1 - Two-wire control.6:18
In this video, we will wire an external control circuit for two-wire control.
Module 6 / Video 2 - Emergency stop using the built-in operation panel.1:07
In this video, we will look at the built-in emergency stop feature.
Module 6 / Video 3 - Emergency stop and Reset using external buttons.2:35
In this video, we are going to install an external emergency stop and reset button.
Quick Quiz 8
Module 6 / Video 4 - Three-wire control.3:24
In this video, we will configure the external control circuit for three-wire control.
Module 6 / Video 5 - External potentiometer.2:40
In this video, we will install an external potentiometer. For this video to make sense, it is essential that you watch Module 5 / Video 4 first.
Module 6 / Video 6 - Preset-speed / Staggered Frequencies Part 1 of 2.6:16
In this video, we will configure the VFD for preset-speed use.
Module 6 / Video 7 - Preset-speed / Staggered Frequencies Part 2 of 2.5:25
In this video, we will convert one of our analogue / analog input terminals into a digital input terminal.
Module 6 / Video 8 - Installing an external Volt / Ammeter (FM output Terminal).5:15
In this video, we will learn how to install and calibrate an external Volt / Ammeter.
Module 6 / Video 9 - How to install a Jog-Run switch.1:54
In this video, we will install a Jog-Run switch.
Module 6 / Video 10 - DC injection braking.3:43
In this video, we will configure our VFD for DC-injection braking.
Module 6 / Video 11 - Dynamic Braking.4:16
In this video, we will look at how to activate Dynamic Braking.
Module 6 / Video 12 - Frequency Jumping.3:35
In this video, we will program the VFD to jump the resonance frequency of the installation.
Module 6 / Video 13 - Low-speed indicator light.2:52
In this video, we will wire an external LED indicator light circuit, and we will program the inverter to activate the LED if the motor speed falls below a specified speed.
Module 6 / Video 14 - Trip signal indicator light.1:43
In this video, we will wire an external LED indicator light circuit, and we will program the inverter to activate the LED if the overload trip is activated.
Module 6 / Video 15 - S-curve acceleration and deceleration pattern.2:11
In this video, we will smoothen the acceleration and deceleration of our motor by applying an S-curve pattern to the acceleration and deceleration phases.
Module 6 / Video 16 - Always active function.1:59
In this video, we will learn how an always-active function works, and we will apply the Jog-Run function to one of our always-active functions.
Module 6 / Video 17 - Setting the starting frequency.1:41
In this video, we are going to set the motor starting frequency.
Module 6 / Video 18 - Automatic retry function.2:16
In this video, we will activate the automatic retry function.
Module 6 / Video 19 - Saving and Loading the user defined parameters.1:35
In this video, we will save and load our user-defined parameters.
Module 6 / Video 20 - Locking the parameter settings.1:24
In this video, we will lock our parameter settings, and we will look at how to disable a few other features of the VFD.
Module 6 / Video 21 - Setting the carrier frequency characteristics.2:15
In this video, we will adjust the carrier frequency characteristics of the VFD.
Module 6 / Video 22 - Automatic acceleration and deceleration.1:02
In this video, we will look at the automatic acceleration and deceleration function.
Module 6 / Video 23 - Monitor mode.1:21
In this video, we will look at the monitor mode.
Module 6 / Video 24 - Line reactors / AC reactors.3:31
In this video, we are going to have a quick look at line reactors.
Last Quiz.

Requirements

A basic understanding of 3 phase electricity is required, refer to the promo video for more information.

Description

In the first half of this course, we will cover the installation, basic setup, and basic operation of Variable Frequency Drives. In the second half of this course, we will delve into the more advanced features, and we will go much deeper into the parameter settings. Learning the basics takes roughly 2 hours. The videos are short, and the information is delivered in a crisp and clear manner.

By the end of this course, you will know how to install, program, and operate most VFDs.

Course layout:

Module 1: VFD layout, Pulse Width Modulation, and VFD basics.

Module 2: Important inverter and motor information

Module 3: Power circuit installation, main circuit installation, basic parameters and overload settings.

Module 4: Basic operation using the built-in operation panel, and VF-curves.

Module 5: Terminal layout for the external control circuit.

Module 6: External operation panel and everything else.

Please take a moment to look at the free preview videos that I have made available. These videos will give you a good idea of what you can expect from this course.

Disclaimer This online course on Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) is intended for educational purposes only. The course creator shall not be held liable for any damages, injuries, or loss of life resulting from the use or misuse of the information provided in this course. Users are urged to exercise caution and seek professional advice before applying any concepts or techniques learned here.

Who this course is for:

Electrician
3 phase electrical engineer
Electrical engineer
Motor engineer
industrial engineer
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) engineer
Farmers
Miners
assembly line workers
Hydraulic engineer
Hydro engineer
Water and Wastewater Treatment workers
Agriculture workers
Renewable Energy workers
Food and Beverage Industry workers
Commercial workers
Research and Laboratory scientists
Plating plant workers.

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Module 1 - Course Introduction, important information and VFD basics.7 lectures • 33min

Module 2 - Important inverter and motor information.2 lectures • 16min

Module 3 - Power Circuit, Main Circuit and basic parameter settings.9 lectures • 30min

Module 4 - Running the motor using the built-in operation panel, and VF-curves.9 lectures • 32min

Module 5 - selector switches and terminals explained.9 lectures • 19min

Module 6 - external control circuit and everything else.24 lectures • 1hr 10min

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