AC/DC Drives And Print Reading 50414504
Provides the opportunity for students to learn about power systems and variable speed drives (VSD's). Topics include electricity, electronics, power transmissions, motor operations, AC and DC motor drives, servo and stepper drives, peripherals and communication. Apprentices will also explore closed loop control, feedback devices, and drive maintenance and the troubleshooting of VSD's. Course includes lab/shop and classroom lecture-lab hours. This course will also acquaint the apprentice with the interpretation of "Prints" (blueprints) and other engineering and manufacturing documentation. The primary focus of the course will be on the basics of prints and how they are used to convey information to technicians. Application of electrical prints from industrial settings will be studied.
| Section | Status | Start/End Date | Register By | Instruction Mode | Campus | Meeting Information | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #01 Spring | 
Open |
01/07/2026
–
03/11/2026
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In-Person | Wausau Main Campus |
Jan 7 – Jan 14
Wednesday
07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
Marc Martindale
Jan 7 – Jan 14
Wednesday
07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
Marc Martindale
Jan 28 – Mar 11
Wednesday
07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
Marc Martindale
Jan 28 – Mar 11
Wednesday
07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
Marc Martindale
|
$320.70 | |
| #02 Spring |
Open |
03/13/2026
–
05/15/2026
|
In-Person | Wausau Main Campus |
Mar 13 – Mar 27
Friday
07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
Marc Martindale
Mar 13 – Mar 27
Friday
07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
Marc Martindale
Apr 10 – May 15
Friday
07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
Marc Martindale
Apr 10 – May 15
Friday
07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
Marc Martindale
|
$320.70 |