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Variable Speed Drives and Soft Starter Systems

Variable speed drives and soft starters control motor speed and starting current across industrial plant, cutting energy use and mechanical stress. This course covers how drives work, their selection, installation, parameter setup and fault finding. Delegates learn to commission and maintain drive systems safely and get the most from them in real operations.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain how variable speed drives and soft starters operate
  • Select the correct drive or starter for a given motor and load
  • Set up and tune drive parameters for reliable performance
  • Diagnose and clear common drive and starter faults
  • Apply energy saving and protection strategies with drives

Course outline

  1. 01Motor control and drive fundamentals
  2. 02Types of soft starters and variable speed drives
  3. 03Drive selection, sizing and installation
  4. 04Parameter setup and commissioning
  5. 05Protection, harmonics and cabling considerations
  6. 06Fault finding and diagnostics
  7. 07Energy efficiency and preventive maintenance

Who should attend

Electrical, maintenance and instrumentation technicians and engineers, plant and production staff, and anyone who installs, commissions or maintains motor drive systems.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Kigali3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000
7 to 9 Sep 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
21 to 23 Sep 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Dubai3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000
9 to 11 Nov 2026Cape Town3R13,000
23 to 25 Nov 2026Online3US$900
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Cairo3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Accra3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Lusaka3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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