Informative Seminars

Power Quality with Leviton:
1:00 pm
A technological revolution is occurring in the design and retrofit of today's modern facilities. Ever increasing levels of system sophistication are resulting in major challenges for designers of power and communication systems. This session will deal with power line quality issues, both man-made as well as naturally occurring and various mitigation techniques to ensure long-term system reliability.

Whole House Lighting Controls with Lutron:
10:00 am
Focuses on the most recent innovations in lighting controls for the home. The workshop demonstrates the methods used to enhance the environments of the residential home from dimmers to complete lighting control systems. This workshop will highlight the revolutionary RadioRA® system of lighting controls.

Whole Room Lighting Controls with Lutron:
11:30 am
Concentrates on individual room controls for commercial and residential applications. Commercial applications will center on conference rooms and media centers. The residential applications will focus on home entertainment and home offices. Options will be explored that will enhance the environment through lighting controls for any individual space.

Lighting Controls for Commercial Applications with Lutron:
2:30 pm
Demonstrates specific advantages and opportunities for using Grafik Eye Dimming Panels, LP Panels, XP Switching Panels, and Controls. Best practices to manage loads for incandescent, low voltage and fluorescent lighting will also be covered.

Introduction to Fiber Optics with 3M:
11:30 am, 2:30 pm
This workshop is an introductory course to Fiber Optics. The workshop examines the history, growth and trends of fiber in today's marketplace. This seminar reviews the different types of Fiber Optic connectors and methods used to terminate and splice Fiber Optic cables. Termination of Fiber Optic cable using 3M's Hot Melt system will be demonstrated.

Managing Harsh and Hazardous Environments with Crouse-Hinds:
10:00 am, 1:00 pm
This presentation is a nuts & bolts walk-through of applications for electrical equipment and suggestions for installation in Hazardous Areas. The seminar will focus on a "live" Explosion Proof demonstration, the classification of Hazardous Locations, latest National Electrical Code and NEMA Enclosures Requirements. Proper wiring methods, materials and equipment will be explored.

Analyzing Power Quality with Ideal:
11:30 am
This seminar will examine the cost of "Power Quality" and how to determine cost and its impact on your facility. Power quality problems will be defined and techniques of measurement will be discussed and demonstrated. A question and answer period will be provided to help you solve your specific power quality problems.

Energy Conservation with Osram Sylvania:
1:00 pm
Recent spikes in energy costs have made everyone more acutely aware of the need to conserve energy. This workshop will examine methods and products that will help to reduce energy costs in a variety of residential and commercial environments.

Testing and Certifying Networks:
2:30 pm
An introductory seminar on testing networks and requirements for certification. The workshop examines the history and trends of today's networks. The seminar addresses principles and techniques of connecting hardware, termination, wire configuration, terminology, codes and standards.

The Latest in Proper Fuse Selection/Software with Ferraz Shawmut:
10:00 am
A 60-minute presentation of the latest F-S Select-A-Fuse software which enables the user to choose the proper fuse for low voltage general-purpose overcurrent protection. Includes fusing for motor, transformer, and general-purpose circuits; as well as a simple method for performing short circuit calculations.