Training Manual . L. : LGI, 1981. - 80 s. The modes of operation of electric drives of mine lifting machines and requirements to their electric drives are considered. Methods of control of asynchronous electric drive of mine lifting units depending on the type of tachogram and the diagram of driving forces. Methods of calculation of control systems of electric drive and description of standard equipment and control schemes. The manual is intended for students of specialties 0634 "Electrification and automation of mining" and 0506 "Mining machines and complexes" The manual can be used by engineering personnel involved in the design, installation and adjustment of lifting units .