Your Step-by-Step Field Guide to Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) is a brand-agnostic, hands-on playbook for anyone who touches AC motor controls on real jobs. Written by a veteran electrician and maintenance manager, it turns confusing spec sheets and cryptic fault codes into clear actions you can use on site the same day.
What you'll learn quickly
-How VFDs work (in plain English) and how to select the correct drive from the motor nameplate
-Code-aware installation, wiring, grounding, and EMI practices that prevent nuisance trips and downtime
-First-time start-up and commissioning checklists that actually work under pressure
-A proven troubleshooting flow: from operator interview to fault codes, analog signal simulation, and fixes that stick
-Preventive maintenance routines and a simple PID primer for pumps, fans, conveyors, and process control
Perfect for industrial and general electricians, plant maintenance teams, controls techs, contractors, educators, and apprentices, this guide is brand-neutral and job-ready, use it with Allen-Bradley, ABB, Schneider, Delta, and more. If you need a reliable motor to start, stop, and keep running, this is your pocket coach.
By:
M E Suleiman Imprint: M. E. Suleiman Dimensions:
Height: 203mm,
Width: 127mm,
Spine: 4mm
Weight: 91g ISBN:9798349658112 Pages: 60 Publication Date:22 August 2025 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active