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Variable Frequency Drive PowerFlex 525 VFD Programming Setup (Udemy.com)

Electrical Hardware Engineering & Variable Frequency Drive Programming | PLC, HMI, Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000

4.7
1,214 reviews

Created by: Vladimir Romanov

Last updated May 2019

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What you will learn

  • Understand how to work with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Learn how to work with PowerFlex 525 family Drives
  • Learn how to Program EtherNet/IP Ladder Logic PLC code in order to interface PowerFlex 525 drives

How it compares

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  • Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 86% of them
  • Reviews1,214#356 of 1,183 by number of reviews
  • Length2.2 hoursshorter than 81% of them
  • Last updatedMay 2019earlier than 89% of them

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Course Description

This class will teach you everything you need to know about PowerFlex 525 Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

This class takes a hands on approach; within the first few lectures, we will start working with actual hardware and begin exploring the PowerFlex 525. Throughout the course, you can expect me to provide you will start to finish information in order to wire the drive, setup the parameters & control it through a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).

The class is broken down into sequential modules & assumes no prior knowledge from the student. We take one step at a time & build the knowledge in every lecture. We make sure to discuss common pitfalls and best practices when it comes to working with this family of frequency drives.

What are the requirements for the class?

  • You don't need any hardware or software to follow the lectures. However, in order to get the most out of the lectures, it's recommended to take notes, go through the manual (included in the class) & to implement the steps on your own time.

  • Basic computer literacy is assumed.

What can I expect from this class?

  • You will learn about the hardware & how to install it within a manufacturing environment.

  • You will learn about the different parameters which need to be configured in order to properly setup & utilize the PowerFlex 525 VFD.

  • You will learn basic control methods which don't require any additional hardware.

  • You will learn advanced control methods which utilize the EtherNet/IP protocol as well as an 1769-L24ER-QB1B PLC Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).

  • You will become confident in working with these Variable Frequency Drives.

What is the target audience for the class?

  • Electrical Engineers looking for a crash course on VFDs.

  • Electrical Technicians / Electricians looking to expand their knowledge into controls.

  • Software Engineers who are seeking to learn about controlling hardware.

  • Manufacturing Operators looking to progress in their career.

  • Anyone interested in how manufacturing processes are executed.
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Instructor Details

Vladimir Romanov

I hold an Electrical Engineering bachelors degree and have been in the industry for five years. I enjoy playing with electronics in my spare time and teaching them to a wide audience. I've built circuits, robots, audio/video gadgets, automated equipment and much more.

As a career, I've decided to dedicate myself to the manufacturing industry and automation. I program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Robotics as well as Vision Systems for a living. I enjoy solving manufacturing automation challenges, working with diverse teams and increasing productivity as well as reliability of industrial equipment.

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Reviews

4.7

1,214 ratings on Udemy

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By Jim Miller on 4/9/2026

This is a VERY good course. Some minor critiques: You need to have the correct power cable, using the correct color and number of wires. You also need to review everything you're going to teach in the course BEFORE you video it, so there are no surprises during the final presentation to students (ex firmware version).

By Anonymized User on 10/12/2025

It is a perfect match for me especially now that I am exposed to a lot of VFD drives at work and I am new to the environment. I find this course really resourceful as I am most definitely going to use this knowledge in the industry.

By Nathapon Teng on 7/27/2025

This is a great lesson for the PowerFlex Drive motor control for beginning. Thank you for sharing your knowledge for others. Some lessons, I could not see the screen of the PowerFlex. The rest of the lessons are perfect.

By Adel Hamidan on 1/23/2023

needed to see further drive programming using functions in rslogix 5000 which is the reason i bought this course like AOI VFD MOTOR CONTORL and AOI MAPPING POWER FLEX 525. Many Automation integrators are using and i was hopping to see some of these functions code explained in this course. Finally, the teacher is good aside from the above.

By Jos Javier Antonio Zamora Salgado on 11/8/2020

S, explica claramente el hardware con un equipo que se usa y adems conoce del tema

By Felix A. Munguia on 11/8/2020

It is only my "opinion" that the instructor could improve the following areas:
1) Instructor should slow down his speeh.
2) In the last several sections the instructor was going extremely fast and I could not follow him.
3) Again in the last sections the instructor was not prepared in his presentation and was making logic up (programing) by the seat of his pants.
4) The LED screen on the VFD was non visible sometimes because the instructor's camera was not focus and align in such a way that it was visible.
Over all my advice to the instructor is that he should have taken more time to complete this course. Slow down when you speak, if you are going to use logic in your presentation then you should explain it, the class lack more substance. It was evident that it was put together quickly. The above mention comment are only my opinion please judge for yourself.

By Rewakar Pradhan on 11/8/2020

Overall the course was good. I wish there was more on the programming part - including some more tips on good ladder logic practice.

By Jose M LebronLugo on 10/25/2020

I learn a lot of details functions and stuff that I can use in real life.

By Lateef Saif on 10/25/2020

Good Explaination

By Jesus Quinones on 10/19/2020

Very good information about PLC and VFD programming

By Mathew Miller on 10/8/2020

Very well done. I especially was impressed with the troubleshooting during configuration

By Vincent Ashby on 10/5/2020

Great entry level course on Powerflex drives!

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