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PowerFlex DC Drive Troubleshooting

  • Kursnummer: CDD163
  • Typ: Instructor-led
  • Technologie: Power Control (Drives and MCC) Courses
  • Kategorie: Maintain Troubleshoot
  • Dauer: 2 Tage
Instructor-led Course Catalog

Course Purpose

This skill-building course is delivered at your facility and requires 230V, 3-phase power to operate the workstations. This course introduces concepts and techniques that will assist students in successfully troubleshooting a PowerFlex DC drive. Students will learn how to recognize PowerFlex DC drive hardware and properly rewire the drive. Students will learn to diagnose and correct specific faults.

Throughout this course, students will have the chance to use a variety of troubleshooting tools, including: LCD HIM, DriveExplorer software, and DriveExecutive software. After each demonstration, students will be given exercises that offer extensive hands-on practice using the PowerFlex DC drive. This course can be taken as a stand-alone course, or it can be taken in conjunction with other courses in the PowerFlex AC and DC drives curriculum for further skills development.

*On-Site Power Requirements This course is only available as a private, on-site offering. Your company must be able to supply 230 volt, three-phase AC power to operate the PowerFlex DC drive workstations.

Objectives

After completing this course, students should be able to perform the following tasks:

  • Identify PowerFlex DC drive hardware
  • Locate and modify PowerFlex DC drive parameters using the A3 LCD HIM, the A6 LCD HIM (optional), and DriveExplorer software
  • Clear PowerFlex DC drive alarms and faults
  • Troubleshoot PowerFlex DC load, environmental faults, and drive equipment malfunctions
  • Troubleshoot a PowerFlex DC drive
  • Apply DC drive and motor fundamentals (optional review)
  • Prepare for PowerFlex DC drive troubleshooting

Who Should Attend

Individuals responsible for configuring and starting up PowerFlex DC drives should take this course.

Prerequisites

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are recommended:

  • Working knowledge of electricity, and knowledge of electrical and industrial safety (including PPE requirements and safe practices)
  • Ability to perform basic Microsoft Windows tasks
  • Completion of the AC/DC Motors and Drives Fundamentals course (CCA101) , RSTrainer for Fundamentals of AC and DC Motors and Drives computer-based training (Part Number 9393-RSTACD), or personal experience. (ePass/WBT1PACK) or equivalent experience

Student Materials

To enhance and facilitate students’ learning experience, the following materials are provided to each student as part of the course package:

  • Student Manual contains the key concepts, definitions, and examples presented in the course and includes the hands-on exercises
  • PowerFlex DC Drives User Manual includes wiring diagrams, parameter lists, fault/alarm codes, and other configuration and troubleshooting tips

Hands-on Practice

Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned through a variety of hands-on exercises. An in-class workstation allows students to start up the drive and control its operation.

Course Agenda

Day 1

  • Applying DC Drive Fundamentals (Optional Review)
  • Applying DC Motor Fundamentals (Optional)
  • Identifying PowerFlex DC Drive Hardware
  • Preparing for PowerFlex DC Drive Troubleshooting
  • Locating and Modifying PowerFlex DC Drive Parameters Using the A3 LCD HIM
  • Locating and Modifying PowerFlex DC Drive Parameters Using the A6 LCD HIM (Optional)
  • Locating and Modifying PowerFlex DC Drive Parameters Using DriveExplorer Software

Day 2

  • Locating and Modifying PowerFlex DC Drive Parameters Using DriveExplorer Software
  • Clearing PowerFlex DC Drive Alarms and Faults
  • Troubleshooting PowerFlex DC Load and Environmental Faults
  • Troubleshooting PowerFlex DC Drive Equipment Malfunctions
  • Integrated Practice: Troubleshooting a PowerFlex DC Drive 

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