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September


Power Monitoring Expert (PME) OperationVILT Power Monitoring Expert (PME) Operation 9/30/2024 9/30/24 – 10/3/2024 10/3/24 4 Days Virtual Classroom

Overview:
This course provides an introduction into Schneider Electric’s energy monitoring software called Power Monitoring Expert (PME). It covers the software capabilities with a focus on viewing, creating, and managing objects within the Web Application such as Dashboards, Reports, Diagrams, Alarms and Trends.  
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed as an entry level training to this software and recommended for anyone that is or will become involved with using this software as part of their day-to-day role.  
Prerequisites:
  • Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Windows®
  • Basic metering terminology
Students Will Be Able To:
  • Understand basic power fundamentals, terminology, and utility billing
  • Understand what the PME software is, how it works, and its full capabilities 
  • Create and manage Dashboards 
  • Create and manage Reports 
  • Create and manage Alarms 
  • Create and manage Trends 
  • Create and manage user access via the web application 
  • Add and managing native serial and ethernet devices using the web client (Management Console and adding nonnative devices is not part of this course) 
  • View and navigate through existing Diagrams (Vista and Creating new diagrams is not part of this course) 
  • Understand proper meter selection, communication & configuration 


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Registration Deadline:
09/13/2024

Course Reference Code:
3000PMEOPS100

Course Type:
Factory

Location:
Virtual Classroom

Web Price:
$4,262.29


Subscription Credits:
4

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October


Power Monitoring Expert (PME) Advanced ProgrammingClassroom Power Monitoring Expert (PME) Advanced Programming 10/7/2024 10/7/24 – 10/10/2024 10/10/24 4 Days Nashville (Franklin), TN

Overview:
This course focuses on system and device level customization using the Designer application in PME. Students will learn the architecture of ION meters and be guided through a series of lab activities to creating custom programs for equipment monitoring, alarming, and logging. The Virtual ION Processor (VIP) will be covered for programming Modbus meters and third-party equipment.  Designer and Vista integration will be covered as well to show how programs can be used in PME’s graphic screens.  At the end of the course, students will have created multiple frameworks for integrating WAGES devices, control and process applications, logging, alarming, and custom calculations.  
Who Should Attend:
This course is intended for meter/instrumentation technicians, system engineers, and system integrators who need to learn how to get the most out of their PME software and associated meters.  
Prerequisites:
  • A basic familiarity with using PME  
  • Familiar with Microsoft Windows operating systems  
  • A basic working knowledge of power and energy will be helpful
Students Will Be Able To:
  • Describe ION architecture and ION module properties
  • Examine configuration of meters installed in a PME system
  • Understand the procedure to backup and restore a meter template
  • Construct programs to perform custom calculations
  • Describe how Designer and Vista work together
  • Build programs for logging and alarming
  • Construct programs for Advanced WAGES metering
  • Build programs to read Modbus registers from one device to an ION meter
  • Program applications inside of ION meters to monitor processes and control functions
  • Understand the ION Reference document and how to use it
  • Learn best practices for programming in Designer


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Registration Deadline:
09/27/2024

Course Reference Code:
3000PMEPROG300

Course Type:
Factory

Location:
Nashville (Franklin), TN

Web Price:
$4,999.05


Subscription Credits:
4

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PowerLogic and ION Metering Hardware - Installation and Troubleshooting (4 Day)Classroom PowerLogic and ION Metering Hardware - Installation and Troubleshooting (4 Day) 10/21/2024 10/21/24 – 10/24/2024 10/24/24 4 Days Nashville (Franklin), TN

Overview:
This 4-day course focuses on installation and setup of PowerLogic and ION metering. Participants will identify and resolve meter setup issues, CT and PT wiring issues, and meter communication network issues. Participants will examine the capabilities of specific PowerLogic and ION meters and learn how to select the correct meter for different metering points in a facility. Participants will explore the features of PowerLogic communication gateways and practice setup and configuration. ION Setup will be used to perform initial meter configuration and verification.  ION Setup will also be used to setup logging and event detection for each meter in the system. Participants will also create and manage a basic system in EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert. This course introduces installing and setting up a metering system utilizing PowerLogic and ION hardware.  
Who Should Attend:
Anyone who will be designing, installing, configuring, troubleshooting or maintaining PowerLogic and ION metering and communication devices. 
Prerequisites:
  • Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Windows
  • Working knowledge and understanding of electrical terminology, concepts, and calculations, including an understanding of the relationships among current, voltage, power and power factor in three-phase circuits.
Students Will Be Able To:
  • Understand basic power fundamentals and terminology  
  • Determine the capabilities of specific PowerLogic and ION metering devices  
  • Use the PowerLogic and ION meter front panels  
  • Use the ION Setup Utility to troubleshoot CT and PT wiring issues  
  • Use the ION Setup Utility to modify and save meter configurations  
  • Explain how to correctly mount and wire PowerLogic and ION meters  
  • Upgrade the firmware of PowerLogic meters and ION meters  
  • Troubleshoot meter wiring and communication issues  
  • Configure PowerLogic gateways for device communications  
  • Add PowerLogic and ION meters into an EcoStruxure system  
  • Create a simple power monitoring system in EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert  
  • Generate a Vista diagram and create basic Vista objects 
 

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Registration Deadline:
10/11/2024

Course Reference Code:
3000PMUHW250

Course Type:
Factory

Location:
Nashville (Franklin), TN

Web Price:
$4,999.05


Subscription Credits:
4

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PowerLogic and ION Metering Hardware - Installation and Troubleshooting (4 Day)Classroom PowerLogic and ION Metering Hardware - Installation and Troubleshooting (4 Day) 10/21/2024 10/21/24 – 10/24/2024 10/24/24 4 Days Nashville (Franklin), TN

Overview:
This 4-day course focuses on installation and setup of PowerLogic and ION metering. Participants will identify and resolve meter setup issues, CT and PT wiring issues, and meter communication network issues. Participants will examine the capabilities of specific PowerLogic and ION meters and learn how to select the correct meter for different metering points in a facility. Participants will explore the features of PowerLogic communication gateways and practice setup and configuration. ION Setup will be used to perform initial meter configuration and verification.  ION Setup will also be used to setup logging and event detection for each meter in the system. Participants will also create and manage a basic system in EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert. This course introduces installing and setting up a metering system utilizing PowerLogic and ION hardware.  
Who Should Attend:
Anyone who will be designing, installing, configuring, troubleshooting or maintaining PowerLogic and ION metering and communication devices. 
Prerequisites:
  • Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Windows
  • Working knowledge and understanding of electrical terminology, concepts, and calculations, including an understanding of the relationships among current, voltage, power and power factor in three-phase circuits.
Students Will Be Able To:
  • Understand basic power fundamentals and terminology  
  • Determine the capabilities of specific PowerLogic and ION metering devices  
  • Use the PowerLogic and ION meter front panels  
  • Use the ION Setup Utility to troubleshoot CT and PT wiring issues  
  • Use the ION Setup Utility to modify and save meter configurations  
  • Explain how to correctly mount and wire PowerLogic and ION meters  
  • Upgrade the firmware of PowerLogic meters and ION meters  
  • Troubleshoot meter wiring and communication issues  
  • Configure PowerLogic gateways for device communications  
  • Add PowerLogic and ION meters into an EcoStruxure system  
  • Create a simple power monitoring system in EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert  
  • Generate a Vista diagram and create basic Vista objects 
 

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Registration Deadline:
10/11/2024

Course Reference Code:
3000PMUHW250

Course Type:
Factory

Location:
Nashville (Franklin), TN

Web Price:
$4,999.05


Subscription Credits:
4

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ION Utility Meter AdministrationVILT ION Utility Meter Administration 10/28/2024 10/28/24 – 10/31/2024 10/31/24 4 Days Virtual Classroom

Overview:
This training curriculum focuses on the configuration and operation of ION revenue meters using the front panel, ION Setup software, and EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert (PME). Students will configure ION meters for revenue metering, advanced security, communications, energy pulsing, logging, and power quality monitoring.    With the meters configured, the students will proceed to build up their systems by adding meters to PME’s Device Manager. The meter data will then be analyzed using PME’s Dashboards, Reports, and Trends, though the other applications will be available for exploration.   
Who Should Attend:
Anyone who will be configuring, customizing, and troubleshooting ION meters extensively using ION Setup software.
Prerequisites:
  • Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Windows
  • Basic metering terminology
  • A basic working knowledge of power and energy will be helpful
 
Students Will Be Able To:
  • Use the front panel of an ION meter  
  • Use ION Setup software to configure ION meters 
  • Use ION Setup software to assess meter wiring 
  • Use ION Setup software to manage ION meter programs 
  • Identify the components of a PME system 
  • Add serial and Ethernet meters to the PME system 
  • Analyze historical loads and consumption using Diagrams 
  • Create, manage, and automate reports with Web Reporter 
 

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Registration Deadline:
10/11/2024

Course Reference Code:
3000PMUIONMTRADM100

Course Type:
Factory

Location:
Virtual Classroom

Web Price:
$4,262.29


Subscription Credits:
4

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November


Power Monitoring Expert (PME) Administration and MaintenanceVILT Power Monitoring Expert (PME) Administration and Maintenance 11/4/2024 11/4/24 – 11/7/2024 11/7/24 4 Days Virtual Classroom

Overview:
This training curriculum focuses on teaching students to manage and maintain their Power Monitoring Expert (PME) systems to best meet their needs. Students will learn how to design PME systems and plan system deployments. The students will proceed to build up their systems by adding meters, adding user accounts, configuring meter hierarchies, and building custom graphics screens. The course will also cover integrating PME with 3rd party hardware, as well as database management, system maintenance and backup, and disaster recovery.
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for anyone who is responsible for administering, maintaining, and/or supporting a PME system, such as system administrators (and possibly IT Admins), as well as advanced PME users.
Prerequisites:
  • A basic familiarity with using PME
  • A reasonable understanding of Microsoft Windows operating systems
  • A basic working knowledge of power and energy will be helpful
Students Will Be Able To:
  • Understand and utilize system specifications to design a PME system
  • Explore new cyber security features for user management
  • Add meters and other hardware devices to the PME system
  • Configure Logical Devices and Hierarchies to simplify data aggregation and extraction
  • Design and build custom graphics screens
  • Incorporate 3rd party hardware into the PME software
  • Understand database structures and modify or adjust default database maintenance tasks
 



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Registration Deadline:
10/18/2024

Course Reference Code:
3000PMEADMIN200

Course Type:
Factory

Location:
Virtual Classroom

Web Price:
$4,262.29


Subscription Credits:
4

Payment FAQs

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