Course Summary

This course provides participants with fundamental knowledge of different types of electric motors, their principles, applications, and integration into electrical drive units. Through theory, simulation, and hands-on practice, participants will learn to identify, select, operate, and troubleshoot stepper motors, servo motors, and electric drives in industrial applications.

Methodology

• Competency based
• State of the art teaching resources and facilities
• Individual and team skills development
• Video presentations
• Simulation and practices

Duration

3 days / 21 hours

Audience

Maintenance staff, technicians, engineers and trainers

Target Industry

Manufacturing Industry, Oil and Gas Industry, Industrial Automation

Prerequisites

General technical knowledge

Course Outcomes

• Knows the difference between controlling a stepper motor and a servo motor
• Knows which components are needed for an electric-drive system
• Understands how the configuration software FCT is used
• Knows how to work safely with electrical drives
• Can select the most appropriate drive system for a given application
• Can assemble, power up and configure a system
• Can find and correct possible faults including interpreting error messages
• Can work safely with an e-drive

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Introduction to Electrical Motors

• Skill 1.1: Understand the role and applications of industrial motors

Lesson 2: Types of Industrial Motors

• Skill 2.1: Identify and classify various types of industrial motors

Lesson 3: Stepper Motors

• Skill 3.1: Explain the principles of stepper motors
• Skill 3.2: Differentiate VR, PM, and Hybrid stepper motors
• Skill 3.3: Understand phases and stepping angles
• Skill 3.4: Assess advantages, disadvantages, and benefits of stepper motors
• Skill 3.5: Identify industrial applications of stepper motors

Lesson 4: Servo Motors

• Skill 4.1: Explain the working principles of servo motors
• Skill 4.2: Differentiate between brushless servo motors
• Skill 4.3: Understand controllers and feedback systems
• Skill 4.4: Assess advantages, disadvantages, and benefits of servo motors
• Skill 4.5: Identify industrial applications of servo motors

Lesson 5: Electric Drives

• Skill 5.1: Understand the concept of electric drives
• Skill 5.2: Identify types of electric drives
• Skill 5.3: Compare advantages and disadvantages of different drive designs
• Skill 5.4: Apply knowledge of drive systems in practical applications

Lesson 6: Complete Systems

• Skill 6.1: Integrate motors with different drive units
• Skill 6.2: Analyse applications of electric drive systems

Lesson 7: Simulation and Practical Exercises

• Skill 7.1: Perform hands-on simulations with motor and drive systems
• Skill 7.2: Troubleshoot and test practical scenarios

Certification

Certificate of Completion will be awarded

MBOT CPD

15 credit hours