Power Electronics, Machines & Drives Training Systems by Lucas-Nuelle
Electric motors power almost everything in modern industry: conveyors, pumps, compressors, robots, and electric vehicles. Keeping them running takes technicians who understand how motors are built, how power electronics control them, and how to commission and troubleshoot the variable frequency drives found in every plant. Industrial motors and drives are expensive and risky to experiment on, though, so many graduates have seen a VFD but never set one up.
Lucas-Nuelle's Power Electronics, Machines & Drives training systems put that equipment in students' hands. They work with real electrical machines, power electronic converters, servo test benches, and Siemens G120 frequency converters, all built for safe, repeatable lab work and backed by guided e-learning. Klein Educational supplies these systems to high schools, community colleges, universities, and workforce development centers, and helps each program get the right system configured and running.
What are Lucas-Nuelle Power Electronics, Machines & Drives training systems?
Lucas-Nuelle's Power Electronics, Machines & Drives line is a modular family of trainers covering how electrical energy is converted and controlled. It includes:
Electric Machines sets at 300W and 1kW, with DC, AC, asynchronous, and synchronous machines
Servo machine test stands with ActiveServo software for loading and measuring motors
Line-commutated and self-commutated converter circuits
Siemens G120 frequency converter trainers with PROFINET
Energy-saving drive systems
MATLAB/Simulink drive control systems
Motor and transformer winding kits
The test benches have built-in safety features, including shaft cover detection with automatic power disconnect and thermal monitoring. Interactive Lab Assistant courses guide students through each experiment.
What students learn
Students start with how electrical machines are built and how they turn electrical energy into motion. They connect, commission, and reverse DC, AC, and three-phase motors. Using the servo test bench, they put motors under realistic loads like pumps, fans, compressors, and lifting drives, and measure speed, torque, power, efficiency, and power factor. In power electronics, students work with rectifiers, thyristors, PWM, and three-phase converters. On the Siemens G120, they practice drive commissioning, parameter setting, and optimization. Advanced topics include synchronizing machines to the power grid, machine fault diagnosis and protection, closed-loop speed and current control, and motor control design with MATLAB/Simulink.
How Klein Educational supports your program
Klein Educational works with CTE directors, college department heads, and workforce program managers from the first conversation through installation and beyond. That includes needs assessment, system configuration, lab and facility planning, and instructor training on the Lucas-Nuelle platform. As a Lucas-Nuelle partner, we have direct access to the full product line and Lucas-Nuelle's support team. That means faster answers and deeper product knowledge for your program.
Frequently asked questions
What do these systems cover? Electrical machines, power electronics, frequency converter drives, servo testing, machine protection, energy-efficient drives, and motor control, at 300W and 1kW power levels.
Do the systems use industrial drives? Yes. Lucas-Nuelle's frequency converter trainers are built around the Siemens G120 with PROFINET, one of the most common drive platforms in manufacturing.
Are the systems safe for students? Yes. The test benches include shaft cover detection with automatic power disconnection, thermal monitoring, and isolated measurement.
Does Klein Educational help with setup and installation? Yes. Klein works with programs from needs assessment through system configuration, facility planning, installation, and staff training.
Ready to Bring Lucas-Nuelle Machines & Drives Training to Your Program?
Whether you're building a motors and controls lab, adding VFD training to an industrial maintenance program, or equipping an engineering drives course, our team will help you find the right Lucas-Nuelle configuration for your needs and budget.