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Medium Voltage Drives & Soft-Starters Programming/Installation – Online Training via Microsoft Teams
2026-11-02 08:00 - 2026-11-06 17:00 (America/New_York) | Microsoft Teams
This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of WEG medium-voltage drives and soft starters from a service and commissioning perspective. Designed for technicians and engineers, the training covers installation, programming, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of WEG MV products, including MVW-01, MVW-01 G4, MVW3000, MVW3000 G4, and the SSW7000 soft starter.
Participants will gain hands-on knowledge navigating HMI interfaces, reading and diagnosing parameters, performing oriented start-ups, and identifying and resolving common faults and alarms. Upon successful completion, students will be prepared to commission, maintain, and troubleshoot WEG medium-voltage drives and soft starters in common industrial applications.
Objectives

Train professionals to troubleshoot and service WEG medium-voltage drives and soft starters
Build confidence in diagnostics and preventative maintenance for MV applications

Who Should Attend

Technicians or engineers with experience in low- or medium-voltage drives and soft starters

WEG Authorized Automation Service Partners or those seeking authorization

Prerequisites
**In order to attend, participants must complete and submit this form: WEG Drives and Softstarters Application Form **

Module 1 (LV – Online) completion, or

Minimum one year of experience with low-voltage drives and soft starters (any brand), or

Minimum one year of experience with medium-voltage drives and soft starters (any brand)

Training Format

Online

Total training time: 24 hours

Required materials:

Laptop with webcam and microphone

Las Vegas, NV - Regional Training
2026-11-03 11:00 - 2026-11-06 20:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Las Vegas Airport, 7250 Pollock Dr, Las Vegas, 89119, United States
Welcome to the signup for WEG Automation University Regional Training in Duluth, GA.
Please review the following important information before registering:

Registration is required to attend any class.
Two (2) training rooms will be running concurrently, so please ensure you do not select classes with overlapping times.
If a class appears more than once on the schedule, it is being offered multiple times during the week.
Completion of required online training is mandatory prior to attending in-person regional training.
Do not book travel or lodging until you receive confirmation that you are enrolled in the class and all prerequisites have been completed. A confirmation email will be sent once you are cleared to proceed.

Schedule for Week

Room Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Room 1 Drives & Soft Starters Pump Genius
Room 2 WEG Automation Products Selection and Sizing TPD500 Installation and Programming

Class Descriptions

Tuesday: Product Selection & Sizing

Duration:
One (1) day
Overview:
Learn how to select and size automation products effectively. This course covers combination starters, contactors, VFDs, soft starters and more. This class is reinforced through hands-on labs.

Session Details
Prerequisites
Class Topics
Class Format

Who Is This Class For:
Inside sales, outside sales, product specialists, and engineers involved in motor control and panel design.

The student completed the following online classes before attending training:

Electrical Basics
Electrical Safety
Electrical Drawings
Common Standards
Basics of Circuit Protection
Power Factor Basics
Motor Starting Methods
Soft Start Basics
VFD Basics
Motor Basics
WEG Control Product Overview
WEG Drives and Soft Starter Overview

This is approximately six (6) hours of online training.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Select the best motor control solution for your application.
Properly size a VFD
Properly size a soft starter
Learn available tools and resources to assist in specification and selling efforts.

TOPICS

Selecting the correct contactor and accessories
Assembling a contactor
Selecting the correct variable frequency drive (VFD)
Selecting the correct soft starter

This one (1) day course is conducted from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and includes a 30 minute lunch break. The training format is designed to balance theory and application, with approximately 70% instructor-led lecture and 30% hands-on exercises.

Tuesday & Wednesday: Drives & Soft Starters

Duration:
Two (2) days
Overview:
Hands-on training covering WEG VFDs and soft starters, focusing on installation, startup, and configuration of low-voltage drives.This class is only for the CFW and SSW product lines.

Session Details
Prerequisites
Class Topics
Class Format

Who Is This Class For:
Product specialists and controls professionals seeking hands-on drive setup experience.

WEG Training Safety Policy
WEG offers a variety of training classes that involve hands-on work with low-level voltages (120 VAC, 208 VAC, and 460 VAC). To safeguard participants during these sessions, WEG adheres to an Arc Flash Policy aligned with the standards set forth in NFPA 70E.

As part of these safety requirements, all students must wear non-melting, untreated, natural fiber long pants while attending class. This clothing standard is mandatory to ensure personal protection when working with training equipment.

The student completed the following WEG Automation University online classe before attending training:

Electrical Basics
Electrical Safety
Basics of Circuit Protection
Motor Starting Methods
Soft Start Basics
VFD Basics
Motor Basics
WEG Drives and Soft Starter Overview
SSW05 Product Overview
SSW07 Product Overview
SSW900 Product Overview
CFW11 Product Overview
CFW100 Product Overview
CFW320 Product Overview
CFW500 Product Overview
CFW900 Product Overview

This is approximately eight (8) hours of online training.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Control and operate the WEG family of drives and soft starters
Understand and navigate the programming hierarchy
Perform oriented start-ups
Use of WEG WPS software
Identify and troubleshoot faults

TOPICS

Soft Starters (SSW07 & SSW900 Focused)
Drives (CFW320, CFW500, & CFW900 Focused)
HMI Navigation
Oriented start-up
Basic parameters
PID control
Networking Basics
Fault descriptions and troubleshooting
Using WEG WPS software

This two(2) day course is conducted from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and includes a 30 minute lunch break each day. The training format is designed to balance theory and application, with approximately 30% instructor-led lecture and 70% hands-on exercises.

Optional: Authorized start-up for WEG Low Voltage Drives and Low Voltage Soft Starters. To participate, you must:

Be an authorized WEG distributor, system integrator, or OEM.
Complete the in-person hands-on test at the end of class. The test takes up to 2 hours to complete, but most people complete it in under 1 hour.
Complete a computer-based test within 30 days of completing the class, which can take up to an additional 2 hours.

Thursday & Friday: Pump Genius

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Duration:
Two (2) days
Overview:
Learn configuration and application of WEG’s Pump Genius through practical exercises. This class will cover Pump Genius on the CFW11, CFW320, CFW500, and CFW900.

Session Details
Prerequisites
Class Topics
Class Format

Who Is This Class For:
Product specialists and controls professionals who have completed Basic Drives & Soft Starters.

WEG Training Safety Policy
WEG offers a variety of training classes that involve hands-on work with low-level voltages (120 VAC, 208 VAC, and 460 VAC). To safeguard participants during these sessions, WEG adheres to an Arc Flash Policy aligned with the standards set forth in NFPA 70E.

As part of these safety requirements, all students must wear non-melting, untreated, natural fiber long pants while attending class. This clothing standard is mandatory to ensure personal protection when working with training equipment.

The student completed the following WEG Automation University online classes before attending training:

Pump Genius Basics
How a Centrifugal Pump Works

This is approximately one (1) hour of online training.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Use WEG WPS and WLP software for Pump Genius
Setup Pump Genius for Simplex, Multipump, and Multiplex Pump Genius on the CFW500 and CFW900.
Identify and troubleshoot faults.

TOPICS

Overview of Pump Genius in WPS and WLP software
Overview of the CFW500 and CFW900 Simplex System
Overview of the CFW500 and CFW900 Multipump System
Overview of the CFW500 and CFW900 Multiplex System
Features of Pump Genius on the CFW320 & CFW11

This two(2) day course is conducted from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and includes a 30 minute lunch break each day. The training format is designed to balance theory and application, with approximately 30% instructor-led lecture and 70% hands-on exercises.

Optional: Authorized start-up for WEG Low Voltage Drives and Low Voltage Soft Starters. To participate, you must:

Be an authorized WEG distributor, system integrator, or OEM.
Complete the in-person hands-on test at the end of class. The test takes up to 2 hours to complete, but most people complete it in under 1 hour.
Complete a computer-based test within 30 days of completing the class, which can take up to an additional 2 hours.

Thursday & Friday: TPD500 Installation & Programming

Duration:
2 days
Overview:
This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to configure, operate, and maintain the WEG TPD500 DC drive system. The training blends classroom instruction with hands-on exercises.
To attend this course you must be an authorized TPD partner.

Session Details
Prerequisites
Class Topics
Class Format

Who Is This Class For:
Product specialists and controls professionals seeking hands-on DC Drive experience.

WEG Training Safety Policy
WEG offers a variety of training classes that involve hands-on work with low-level voltages (120 VAC, 208 VAC, and 460 VAC). To safeguard participants during these sessions, WEG adheres to an Arc Flash Policy aligned with the standards set forth in NFPA 70E.

As part of these safety requirements, all students must wear non-melting, untreated, natural fiber long pants while attending class. This clothing standard is mandatory to ensure personal protection when working with training equipment.

The student completed the following WEG Automation University online classes before attending training:

Electrical Basics
Electrical Safety
Electrical Drawings
Common Standards
Basics of Circuit Protection
Motor Basics
DC Motor Basics
WEG TPR500 Overview

This is approximately five (5) hours of online training.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Learn how to select, configure, and maintain TPD500 drives
Know how to use WEG_Express software for drive configuration, monitoring, and diagnostics
Learn how to perform effective troubleshooting and maintenance procedures to reduce downtime
Implement control strategies for common DC motor applications, including winder systems

TOPICS

Overview of WEG_Express software
Overview of the TPD500 family of drives
HMI Navigation
Basic parameters
Fault descriptions and troubleshooting

This two(2) day course is conducted from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and includes a 30 minute lunch break each day. The training format is designed to balance theory and application, with approximately 30% instructor-led lecture and 70% hands-on exercises.

Optional: Authorized start-up for the WEG TPD500. To participate, you must:

Be an authorized WEG distributor, system integrator, or OEM.
Complete the in-person hands-on test at the end of class. The test takes up to 2 hours to complete, but most people complete it in under 1 hour.
Complete a computer-based test within 30 days of completing the class, which can take up to an additional 2 hours.

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