Course Description
This course will cover the fundamental knowledge and skill on the different electric motors and the electro-mechanical drives. Participants will also be able to incorporate the motors to the electrical drive units and how it is used in the industry.
Course Duration: 32 hours
WSQ course – with SkillsFuture funding up to 90%
Course Outcomes
Participants are able to:
- Explain the functional principles of motors
- Describe the functional principles of servo and stepper motors and controllers
- Understand the difference between the various types of encoders and identify their function and specific application
- Analyse a system consisting of different electric drives, controllers, brakes, gear boxes and explain their configuration and relationship
- Differentiate between the various types of mechanical drives (axes), and explain their construction
- Select the most appropriate components of an electrical drive for a given application
- Explain the relevant parameters of the configuration software and their effect on the drive system
- Work safely with an electrical drive and demonstrate the desire to conform with safe practice
