Phase 4: Electronics/Machine Controllers

In Phase 4, students will learn about:

• Single phase AC motors, three-phase AC motors, and DC electric motors 
• Basic programming, motor control, discrete I/O interfacing, timer, instructions, counter instructions, troubleshooting, event sequencing, application development, process control instruction, and math and database instruction
• Reading and using electrical schematics  such as transformer cabinet, top box, wind turbine, and others
• Troubleshooting systems, components, power supply circuits, and more
• Radio frequency awareness and certification

​Learn about Phase 5: Metalugy and Torque and Tensioning

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​Northwest Renewable Energy Institute's Wind Turbine Technician Training

• Phase 1: Intro to Wind and Telecom
• Phase 2: Mechanical 
• Phase 3: Electrical
• Phase 4: Electronics/Machine Controllers
• Phase 5: Hydraulics
• Phase 6: Rigging/Torque, Tensioning​

At NWREI you will learn multiple aspects of green energy.