A good AC drive technician understands the operation of the variable speed drive and the functions of its components.
An outstanding AC drive technician also understands the effects of the load on the drive and the effects of the drive on the load.
An AC drive is a device that is used to control the speed of an electrical motor, either an induction motor or a synchronous motor. AC drives are also known by various other names such as adjustable speed drives (ASD).
Adjustable speed drive (ASD) or variable-speed drive (VSD) describes equipment used to control the speed of machinery. Many industrial processes such as assembly lines must operate at different speeds for different products.
