The Economic Electric Motors branch located at 4020 Thor Drive, Boynton Beach, FL 33426 hosted a Nidec motor training on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. The class was presented by Nidec Business Development and Training Manager Steve Masters.

Steve covered a lot of material during the class, including:

• ECM motor technologies; troubleshooting electronic modules; RESCUE® SELECT™ after-market X13 programmable motor and RESCUE EcoTech® PSC to EC upgrade motor overviews. Attendees earned 1 hour of NATE credit.
• MotorPro fractional horsepower (FHP) Training Program: Electric motor basics and applications; induction motor types and parts; motor nameplates and identifying the unknown motor. Attendees earned 1 ½ hours of NATE credits.
• Understanding integral horsepower (IHP) nameplate terminology including service factor, voltage, frame size and enclosures.
  Steve concluded with a review of motors used in HVAC and the effects of inverter drives on motors.

“Thank you to Steve and Nidec for conducting and sponsoring this informational class,” Boynton Beach Branch Manager John Fama stated. “We pride ourselves on being able to solve problems for our customers and providing the tools to help them improve their skills.”