Advanced AC Frequency Drives: Configuration with PLC/Drive Software (Starter or MCT10) 8th – 12th September 2025

Course Overview

Advanced AC Frequency Drives – Configuration Using PLC/Drive Software (Starter or MCT10) is an intensive 5-day training program designed to provide participants with advanced knowledge of AC frequency drives. The course focuses on drive configuration and optimisation using Siemens Starter and Danfoss MCT10 software tools. Participants will learn to integrate AC drives with PLC systems, perform advanced parameter settings, and conduct in-depth diagnostics to enhance system performance.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the advanced functions and features of AC frequency drives.

2. Configure and optimise Siemens and Danfoss drives using Starter and MCT10 software.

3. Integrate AC drives with PLC systems for seamless automation control.

4. Perform advanced diagnostics to detect and resolve complex drive issues.

5. Execute performance tuning and optimisation to enhance drive and motor efficiency.

6. Analyse communication protocols and establish data exchange between drives and PLCs.

7. Implement safety and maintenance practices for advanced AC drive systems.

Target Audience

• Electrical and automation engineers

• Instrumentation and control specialists

• Senior maintenance technicians

• System integrators working with PLC and VFD technologies

• Professionals involved in advanced drive applications

Daily Agenda

Day One: Advanced Principles of AC Frequency Drives

• Recap of fundamental AC drive operation and control principles

• Introduction to advanced drive functionalities and applications

• Overview of drive communication protocols (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Modbus)

• Introduction to Siemens Starter and Danfoss MCT10 software tools

• Software setup and interface navigation

Day Two: Drive Configuration Using Siemens Starter

• Step-by-step configuration of Siemens drives using Starter software

• Parameter settings: speed, torque, ramp profiles, and control modes

• Drive tuning for specific motor performance requirements

• Integration with PLC: communication setup and testing

• Hands-on session: Configuring and testing Siemens drives

Day Three: Drive Configuration Using Danfoss MCT10

• Overview of Danfoss drive systems and MCT10 software features

• Configuring parameters, optimising motor control, and drive tuning

• Setting up communication protocols for drive-to-PLC integration

• Advanced features: custom macros and multi-drive control

• Practical session: Configuring Danfoss drives using MCT10 software

Day Four: Drive Integration with PLC Systems

• Principles of PLC-drive communication and system integration

• Configuring communication links (Ethernet/IP, PROFIBUS, and Modbus)

• Linking drives to PLC for monitoring and control functions

• Advanced diagnostics and fault identification using Starter and MCT10 tools

• Practical exercise: Drive-PLC integration and testing

Day Five: Diagnostics, Optimisation, and Maintenance

• Advanced fault detection and troubleshooting methods

• Drive performance analysis and optimisation techniques

• Implementing condition monitoring for predictive maintenance

• Hands-on practice: Real-world scenarios for advanced diagnostics

• Final project: Full drive configuration, integration, and performance testing

Why Choose this Course?

This course delivers advanced technical knowledge and hands-on experience in configuring AC frequency drives using industry-standard tools like Siemens Starter and Danfoss MCT10. The focus on PLC integration and advanced diagnostics equips participants with the skills to optimise system performance, troubleshoot complex faults, and ensure reliable operation in industrial environments.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will:

1. Configure and optimise Siemens and Danfoss drives using Starter and MCT10 software.

2. Integrate AC drives with PLC systems for enhanced automation control.

3. Perform advanced diagnostics to resolve critical drive and motor issues.

4. Tune drive parameters to improve efficiency and performance.

5. Implement communication protocols for seamless system operation.

6. Apply best practices for the maintenance and reliability of AC frequency drives.

Certificate

Participants will receive a certificate of completion in Advanced AC Frequency Drives – Configuration Using PLC/Drive Software (Starter or MCT10), demonstrating their expertise in advanced drive configuration and integration.