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Taught by a working automation engineer with 20+ years of real plant experience — not a classroom lecturer. Real fault codes. Real projects. Real skills.

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IC7 — Industrial Communication & Control

Danfoss VLT Drive · Foundation Course

Course Modules

  • 1What is a VFD / Variable Frequency Drive?
  • 2VFD Block Diagram — Rectifier → DC Bus → Inverter
  • 3Why Use a VFD? Energy & Speed Control
  • 4Motor Parameter Setup from Nameplate
  • 5Fault Code Diagnosis — OC, SC, EF, OV, UV
  • 6PLC Basics — Inputs, Outputs, Ladder Logic
  • 7Practical Troubleshooting — Step by Step
  • 8SCADA & HMI Overview
  • 9Energy Audit Methodology
Sarthi Course Catalogue

Choose Your Learning Path

Every course is built from real site experience — not textbooks. You learn the same way Sandeep diagnoses faults: systematic, practical, and step by step.

IC7 Course Beginner → Expert Most Popular

VFD / Drive Systems Mastery

From "what is a VFD" to component-level board repair. Covers Danfoss VLT (IC7), Siemens G120, ABB ACS355, Yaskawa, Delta. Real fault codes, real parameter settings, real repair logic — with the IC7 training module as foundation.

What You Will Learn
VFD block diagram — Rectifier, DC Bus, IGBT Inverter
Motor parameter entry from nameplate data
Fault codes OC, SC, EF, OV, UV — causes & fix steps
Component-level board diagnosis and repair
Danfoss VLT series: commissioning to advanced setup
Multi-brand: Siemens, ABB, Yaskawa, Delta, Schneider
PLC Course Beginner → Expert

PLC Programming — Multi-Brand

Siemens S7-1200/1500, Allen Bradley MicroLogix/CompactLogix, Delta, Mitsubishi, CG. Ladder logic, function blocks, HMI connection. Based on real project wiring diagrams from Ranbaxy, J&J, TVS Motors, and Godrej.

What You Will Learn
PLC hardware — CPU, I/O modules, power supply
Digital and analog input/output wiring
Ladder logic: contacts, coils, timers, counters
Function blocks and structured text basics
Siemens TIA Portal — project to commissioning
Fault finding and major fault reset procedures
SCADA / HMI Intermediate

SCADA & HMI Integration

Real-world SCADA screen design, alarm management, data logging, and remote monitoring. Practical examples from textile, pharma, and food processing plants. RSView32, WinCC, and InTouch covered.

What You Will Learn
SCADA architecture — field devices to control room
HMI screen design — process mimics and navigation
Alarm management and event logging
Production reports and historical trending
Remote monitoring — plant from phone/PC
PLC to SCADA communication (OPC, Modbus)
Servo Drive Expert Level

Servo Drive Systems

Commissioning, parameter tuning, fault diagnosis and multi-axis configuration. Real case studies: candy and soap-wrapping machines, Allen Bradley/Yaskawa servo axes. Includes position control and feedback loop tuning.

What You Will Learn
Servo motor and encoder fundamentals
Drive wiring — power and feedback cables
Parameter setup — current, velocity, position loop
Allen Bradley Kinetix commissioning via Studio 5000
Yaskawa Sigma series setup and tuning
Fault finding — encoder fault, overcurrent, overload
Energy Audit Intermediate

Energy Audit for Engineers

Learn to conduct professional energy audits at industrial plants. Motor load measurement, power factor improvement, VFD ROI calculation, and written audit report preparation. Includes our VFD Energy Savings Calculator tool.

What You Will Learn
Energy audit methodology — measurement points
Motor load profiling — current, voltage, power factor
VFD energy savings calculation (kWh and ₹ savings)
Power factor correction — capacitor bank sizing
Audit report writing — professional format
ROI calculation and payback period for VFD projects
OEM / SPM Advanced

OEM Special Purpose Machine Automation

Design and commission automation for custom-built machines. Covers machine safety, interlocking logic, sequence control, and integration of VFDs and PLCs in OEM manufacturing setups.

What You Will Learn
SPM requirements analysis and I/O planning
Safety interlocking and E-stop logic
Sequence control programming in PLC
VFD integration for multi-speed machine cycles
HMI for machine operator interface
Commissioning checklist and factory acceptance test
Detailed Curriculum

IC7 — VFD Drive Course Content

Full module breakdown of the IC7 Industrial Communication & Control course — built directly from the Danfoss VLT training framework with real field additions.

Module 1 — VFD Fundamentals
🔌Module 2 — Wiring & Setup
⚙️Module 3 — Parameters
🔴Module 4 — Fault Codes
💻Module 5 — PLC Integration
🔧Module 6 — Troubleshooting
🖥️Module 7 — SCADA Overview
📋Module 8 — Energy Audit
📜Module 9 — Certification
1

VFD Fundamentals

5 lessons · What is a VFD, why use one, how it works

What is a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)?Free Preview
Why use a VFD? Energy saving, soft start, speed controlFree Preview
VFD block diagram — Rectifier, DC Bus, IGBT Inverter🔐
AC to DC conversion — Rectifier section explained🔐
DC Bus — capacitor bank and voltage regulation🔐
2

Wiring & Installation

4 lessons · Power wiring, control terminals, motor connection

Power terminals — L1, L2, L3 input and U, V, W output🔐
Control terminals — digital inputs, analog inputs, relay outputs🔐
Motor connection — star vs delta wiring🔐
Earthing, cable screening, and EMC best practices🔐
3

Parameter Setup

6 lessons · Motor data, ramps, limits, and special functions

Reading a motor nameplate — kW, RPM, voltage, current🔐
Entering motor data into VFD parameters🔐
Acceleration and deceleration ramp settings🔐
Minimum and maximum frequency limits🔐
Auto-tune (AMA) — what it does and when to run it🔐
Danfoss VLT parameter list — key parameters explained🔐
4

Fault Code Diagnosis

6 lessons · OC, SC, EF, OV, UV — causes and step-by-step fixes

How to read VFD fault codes — display vs log🔐
OC (Over Current) — all causes and resolution steps🔐
SC (Short Circuit) — cable and motor insulation testing🔐
EF / GF (Earth/Ground Fault) — megger testing procedure🔐
OV (Overvoltage) — DC Bus overvoltage and braking resistor🔐
UV (Undervoltage) — supply issues vs drive fault🔐
5

PLC Integration

5 lessons · Digital I/O wiring, ladder logic, PLC to VFD control

PLC basics — inputs, outputs, CPU, power supply🔐
PLC wiring diagram — digital inputs and outputs🔐
Ladder logic for motor control — start, stop, forward, reverse🔐
PLC to VFD — hardwired I/O vs fieldbus control🔐
Analog speed reference from PLC to VFD (0-10V / 4-20mA)🔐
6

Practical Troubleshooting

5 lessons · Step-by-step field diagnosis like a professional

Troubleshooting methodology — diagnose before touching🔐
Using a multimeter on a live VFD — safe measurement points🔐
Insulation resistance testing — when, how, pass/fail criteria🔐
IGBT testing — how to identify blown output stage🔐
Component-level repair — identifying failed capacitors, gate drivers🔐
7

SCADA & HMI Overview

3 lessons · Plant monitoring and operator interface basics

SCADA system overview — field to control room architecture🔐
HMI screen design — process mimics, alarms, navigation🔐
Remote monitoring — viewing plant data on PC and mobile🔐
8

Energy Audit Methodology

4 lessons · Measure, calculate, report plant energy savings

Energy audit — what to measure and where🔐
Motor load profiling — current, PF, kW measurement🔐
VFD energy savings calculation — kWh and ₹ per year🔐
Writing a professional energy audit report🔐
9

Certification & Completion

2 lessons · Assessment, certificate, and next steps

Module completion checklist — verify your learning🔐
Challengers Automation completion certificate — issued by Sandeep Sharma🔐
Why Sarthi Training

Not Theory. Real Field Knowledge.

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Taught by a Working Engineer

Sandeep Sharma is not a professor — he services VFDs and PLCs every week at real plants. Every lesson is drawn from actual site calls.

Real Fault Codes, Real Fixes

OC, SC, EF, F7900, OPE — you learn to diagnose and fix them step by step, the same way experienced engineers do it on-site.

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Hands-On Simulator Practice

PLC simulator software and VFD training kits included. You practice real logic and parameters — not just watch videos.

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All Brands Covered

Danfoss, Siemens, ABB, Yaskawa, Delta, Schneider, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi — not locked to one OEM.

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Hindi + English Medium

Technical content explained clearly in both Hindi and English — so there is no language barrier when learning complex concepts.

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Completion Certificate

Every course ends with a Challengers Automation certificate issued personally by Sandeep Sharma — a recognised expert in the industry.

Enrolment Process

How to Get Started

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Click Enrol Now

Fill in your name, mobile, email, city, and current role. Takes 2 minutes.

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WhatsApp Confirmation

Manpreet ji will WhatsApp you with fee details and batch schedule within a few hours.

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Payment & Access

Pay via UPI/bank transfer. Receive your course access link and simulator software.

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Learn & Get Certified

Watch lessons, practice on simulator, clear doubts on WhatsApp, earn your certificate.

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Your Instructor

Sandeep Sharma

Founder, Challengers Automation · 20+ Years Industrial Automation Experience · Ludhiana, Punjab

Not a classroom teacher — a working engineer who has commissioned PLC and VFD systems at the Atal Tunnel (J&K), Ranbaxy Labs Mohali, Johnson & Johnson Baddi, TVS Motors Nalagarh, Godrej Mohali, and hundreds of plants across Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Every lesson comes from a real fault call or real commissioning project.

DiplomaInstrumentation Tech, Moga 2003
PG DiplomaIndustrial Automation, CDAC Mohali
Danfoss PartnerAuthorized Service 2012–2023
5.0★74 Google Reviews
Student Feedback

What Our Students Say

★★★★★

"VFD fault codes ka ek bhi concept unclear nahi raha. Sandeep sir ka teaching style bahut practical hai — real examples dete hain har lesson mein."

RS
Rajveer Singh
Maintenance Engineer — Textile Plant, Ludhiana
★★★★★

"PLC course ke baad main khud ladder logic likh sakta hoon. Simulator software se practice karna bahut helpful tha — real PLC jaisa feel aata hai."

AM
Arvind Mehta
Electrical Technician — PVC Plant, Jagraon
★★★★★

"Energy audit course se humne plant mein ₹85,000/year ki saving identify ki. Course ne sirf theory nahi, actual audit karna sikhaya."

PK
Paramjit Kaur
Plant Manager — Food Processing, Baddi HP
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Kya course online hai ya in-person?

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Sabhi courses primarily online hain — recorded video lessons, simulator software, aur WhatsApp pe direct doubt-clearing. Kuch cases mein in-person sessions Ludhiana mein arrange kiye ja sakte hain.

Kya mujhe prior experience chahiye?

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Nahi — VFD aur PLC courses beginner se start karte hain. Agar aap diploma holder ya ITI trained hain aur factory mein kaam karte hain, yeh course aapke liye hi bana hai. Advanced courses ke liye basic electrical knowledge helpful hai.

Certificate kitna valid hai?

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Challengers Automation ka completion certificate Sandeep Sharma ji personally issue karte hain. Yeh industry mein unki 20+ saal ki reputation ke saath aata hai — Punjab aur HP ke plants mein widely recognized hai.

Fee payment kaise hoga?

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Enrolment form submit karne ke baad Manpreet ji WhatsApp pe fee structure aur UPI/bank transfer details bhejenge. Koi hidden charge nahi — quoted price mein sab kuch include hai.

Agar doubt aaye toh kya karein?

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WhatsApp pe directly Sandeep ji se puchh sakte hain. Enrolled students ko priority response milta hai. Real fault codes aur field situations ko personal guidance ke saath solve kiya ja sakta hai.

Kya simulator software alag se khareedna padega?

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PLC course mein Challengers Automation ka proprietary PLC simulator software included hai — koi alag purchase nahi. VFD training kit ke liye guidance di jaati hai ki kya chahiye aur kahan se milega.

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Enrol today — Manpreet ji will WhatsApp you with everything you need to get started.

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