MC-700: Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 70/700 Variable Frequency Motor Drives
Course Description
This 32 hour, 4 day hands-on training program is designed to provide
maintenance electricians and engineers with the required knowledge and
skills to install, start‐up and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 70/700
Variable Frequency AC Drive systems. Emphasis is on using the Human
Interface Module and DriveExplorer software to set and check parameters
used in normal operation and for troubleshooting. Students will locate
power, signal and control terminals, monitor drive conditions, clear faults
and be able to troubleshoot drive and motor problems.
Topical Outline
Introduction to AC Motor Speed Control: Motor Characteristics & Variable Frequency Inverters
Power and Signal Wiring
Drive Installation/Replacement: Motor Feedback Polarities
Control Options: Interface Modules & Input Modules
Human Interface Module: Control and Display Panel, Operating Modes, Start-up Parameters & Advanced Parameter Operation
Troubleshooting
Fault Identification and Clearing
Troubleshooting Charts and Corrective Action
PLC Operation
SCANport Communication
Discrete Inputs and Outputs
Block Transfer of Data
Other Allen-Bradley Drives
Connected Components Workbench (CCW) Software
DriveExecutive Software
Objectives
Persons successfully completing this course will be able to:
Recognize drives in the PowerFlex 70/700 family
Identify input and output power, control and signal terminals
Install/Replace and perform initial start-up of the drive system
Monitor and set drive parameters using the Human Interface Module
Troubleshoot control inputs, outputs, drive and motor faults
Correlate Drive-PLC inputs, outputs and data transfers
Use troubleshooting charts to isolate drive problems
Use CCW or DriveExecutive software to monitor and set parameters and troubleshoot problems
Prequisite
A basic understanding of AC motor operation, electrical control and safety, Allen-Bradley PLC ladder logic and
remote I/O.