Course Descriptions (sorted by title alphabetically)

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Maintaining Production While Reducing Electrical Demand
April 11 | 1:00 PM | Cocoa Suite 2

 


• Power Control Strategies: Demand Control,
• Demand Response and Dynamic Pricing
• Electric Bill Components
• Application Targets
• Potential Cost and Energy Savings

This seminar will focus on dramatically reducing electrical demand with advanced industrial energy management systems. With various electrical demand management strategies, you can monitor, prioritize, optimize, and control energy loads. Industrial energy consumers will learn how to reduce utility costs through intelligent demand control, demand response, and energy efficiency without compromising production or building comfort.

Presenter(s): Jack Perkins, Director of Channel Development, Powerit Solutions

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Maximize Your Budget Through Contract Purchasing
April 10 | 9:30 AM | Cocoa Suite 1

 


• Utilize Existing Contracts to Reduce Procurement Costs
• Contract Availability
• Real World Examples & Testimonials

Using existing contracts takes cost out of the procurement cycle and provides users compliant flexibility. Real world examples and testimonials will be reviewed.

Presenter(s): Bruce Beardsley, Manager Marketing & Constituent Relations, COSTAR Program, PA Dept of General Services

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Maximize Your Next Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Order
April 10 | 11:00 AM | Cocoa Suite 3

 


• Learn How to Get the Most Power Output from Your Next
• PV Installation
• See How Tigo Energy Provides the Most Flexibility for Your
• System Design
• Hear How You Can Consolidate All Your System
• Monitoring Into One Console

Tigo Energyฎ continues its explosive growth both in the residential and commercial solar PV market. This growth is driven by the significant values offered to both dealers and system owners. Dealers win more business by maximizing system power, providing state-of-the-art module level monitoring and enhancing system safety with Tigo Energy’s Maximizer™ System. Learn the benefits of installing the fastest growing product in its class.

Presenter(s): Jacquie Tash, Sales Mgr, Tigo Energy

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Maximizing the Value of Your Rockwell Automation Support Contract and Leveraging Free Tools Available on the Web
April 10 | 2:00 PM | Cocoa Suite 6

 


• What is TechConnect?
• What’s Included with a TechConnect Contract?
• How to Upgrade Your Software to the Latest Revisions
• How to Use Our Online Support Tools
• What is the Return on My Investment?
• Latest Rockwell Tools and Mobile Applications

This seminar will provide an overview of Rockwell TechConnect support programs. Learn the different levels of support and which one is best for you. See how to make the most of your investment by accessing the Knowledgebase, upgrading your software to the latest revisions, leveraging online tools, and how to utilize the latest mobile applications.

Presenter(s): Mike Carr, Automation Services Specialist, Schaedler Yesco; Jeff McCarthy, Solutions Architect, Rockwell Automation

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Methods of Controlling Machine Access
April 10 | 8:00 AM | Cocoa Suite 6

 


• Proper Guarding Techniques
• Using Safety Controllers with Light Curtains
• Safety Light Curtain Features
• Selecting the Best Light Curtain for an Application

Learn how to control machine access using the next generation of Safety Light Curtains. This session will also show you how to integrate Light Curtains and the newest Safety Relays into your systems for maximum protection. Properly implementing Safety Light Curtains has never been easier!

Presenter(s): Chuck McLamb, Application Engineer, Schaedler Yesco; Wayne Charest, Component Technical Consultant, Rockwell Automation

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Motor and Motor Drive Troubleshooting & Maintenance
April 11 | 11:00 AM | Cocoa Suite 4

 


• Proper Testing of VFDs Using Test Equipment
• Troubleshooting of Motors for Maintenance Shutdowns
• Diagnosing the Drive Train as a Complete System
• Use of Oscilloscopes as a Diagnostic Tool
• Power Quality Analysis on VFDs
• Vibration Testing of Motors & Drive Trains

This technical seminar will review the range of measurements and testing procedures that can be used to isolate possible causes of failure in three phase motor drive systems. We will also explain the appropriate steps to troubleshooting variable speed drives by using proper testing tools, vibration monitoring, and thermography.

Presenter(s): Curt Geeting, Territory Sales Manager, Fluke Corporation; Ed Grafstrom, Sales Manager, RJM Sales

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NFPA 70E Changes in 2012
April 10 | 11:00 AM | Cocoa Suite 1

 


• What Changed in Electrical Workplace Safety in 2012?
• Increased Training Requirements
• Changes in Lock-out / Tag-Out Procedures
• New Sections on DC Circuits
• Changes in PPE Requirements

The presenter, Peter Walsh, PE, attended the NFPA 70E committee meeting where the changes for 2012 were worked out. He will select and explain the most important changes for one hour. NFPA 70E is the OSHA recognized standard for electrical safety in the workplace.

Presenter(s): Peter Walsh, Senior Field Engineer, Mersen

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Optimizing Your Customers’ IT Infrastructure
April 10 | 11:00 AM | Cocoa Suite 4

 


• Business Discussion
• Application Areas & APC Solutions
• Energy Management & Control
• The Power & Cooling Discussion
• Background & Discovery Questions

IT roles are evolving and network availability/reliability are directly related to a company’s success. Markets are becoming more “Global” and business is being conducted around the clock, 24/7. Facility infrastructure (electrical/cooling) required to support emerging data processing and storage trends will drive sharp increases in operating budgets.

Presenter(s): Anthony Cerullo, Channel Development Manager, APC by Schneider Electric; Bernard Ruzzo, District Manager, APC by Schneider Electric

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Overview of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Central / String Inverters
April 11 | 8:00 AM | Cocoa Suite 2

 


• Purpose of a Solar PV Inverter
• Basics Components
• System Design Considerations
• Application Examples- Walk Through of Online
• String Calculator

This technical session will give a basic overview of a solar PV inverters, components, and application uses.

Presenter(s): Sales Representative, Solectria Renewables - Solar Solutions and Distribution

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