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Home My WebLink AboutTrvl - Carrier Controls Training - Feb 18-21 2014 � _i �� CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: AUTHORIZE OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR THE BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR TO ATTEND CARRIER CONTROLS TRAINING IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, ON FEBRUARY 18 THROUGH 21, 2014 SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works DATE: January 23, 2014 CONTENTS: Course Information Recommendation By Minute Motion, authorize out-of-state travel for the Building Maintenance Supervisor to attend Carrier Controls Training in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 18 through 21, 2014. Funds are available in Account No. 110-4310-433-3120, Street Maintenance Conference/Seminars/Workshops account. Backqround In order to assist in the proper maintenance of the recently installed heating and air conditioning system at the Palm Desert Sheriff Substation, it is necessary for the Building Maintenance Supervisor to attend training specific to this equipment. The dealer training program offered by Sigler Controls is only offered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The cost of the training is $950 per person and includes the cost of lodging at the Stratosphere Hotel where the training will take place. With approximately $575 for transportation and travel related expenses, based on the current City Travel Expense Reimbursement policy, the estimated total cost is $1,525. Staff Report Authorize Out-of-State Travel for Building Maintenance Supervisor Page 2 of 2 January 23, 2014 Fiscal Analvsis There is no fiscal impact other than the cost of the training. Prepared By: Department Head: � ar n z Mark G e nwood, .E. Ma ntenan Services Manager Directo Public Works Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance CITyCOUNCILACTION APYROVED � DENiF.D�,� REC�IVED OTHER Ap roval: MEETING DATE�� t c I�I AYF,S: l3c.r��T�n,��r�rK �.�� if'n�/� t'��G��l� �7�,�,��r�� NOrS: ti cn,� - M. Wohlmuth, City Manager AI3SI:1vT: _►��ri r � AI3STAIN:�=• �'Y�t' VF,I�IFIEI) I3Y:- �-L.�)��r� O�-igin.i) on Filc witl� Cit�� 'Icrl:'s ffice 11srv-fi12k31groupslPubWorkslStaff Reports12014Uanuary 23106 Approve Out of State Travel to Attend Carrier Controls Training lor Bldg Maintenance SupervisorlSR Authorize Out o/State Travel.doc Sig/e�Contro/s ��'�i4°'�' D►�a/�er Training Pr�vgram � . . . , ��.:.:_ OPN-30i—t-Vu On�en Web Int�r!l�c�e—8 Nou�s This dass provides the participants with the skill needed to set-up,start up,operate a Carrier i-Vu Open User Interface.The partldpants will leam basic IP nelworking to address the server and various routers assa:iated with the system.The partidpants will leam how to add a building floor plan and varfous Iinks to a building floor plan using VlewBuflder.The partJdparrts wlll leam how to modffy and set up varlous methods of dme of day scheduling,set pofnts,set up of alarms,varfous displays of system inforrnatlon induding usfng real time graphic dfsphays. Basic alarm management and operatlon including set-up,acknowledging,and deledng of alarms this indudes emaii alarm notifkatbn.Participants will also leam to 9etup trends and reports in i-Vu. Ob�edivea: • Understand bask IP networking • Oiscover routers and mntrollers using 1-Vu Open • Create and instatl areas graphics into f-Vu • Modify graphicx • Setup system schedules,trer►ds,alartns and reports • AbNity to install,set-up and configure an f-Vu Open User InGerface utllmng Intemet Explorer web browser • Understand the operation and system navigation rules of the i-Vu Open Web Server Audience: Individuals imrolved in the operadon of the Carrier Open Contrd System to include controls technicians and application engineers. Building operators and salespeople seeking more in-depth understanding should also attend. Prerequlsites: OPN-101,OPN-201 Computer/Hardware RequiremeMs: "*Students must prov(de*** • Windows Laptop wit�Wfndows XP(or newer)and Intemet 6cplorer 8(or newer) • Tech Tools hardware/software kit(purchased separatey p►�or to class Si75 per kit-wart#�uS�7xIT) OPN-302—i-Yu Oo�ee Adr�cied Graohlc�—8/ion�s This one-day hands-on course is des�gned for the experienced technician who has previousfy leamed to use the default graphla covered in OPN-301.Students in this dass wiil expand on this by leaming to create tlieir own graphics associated with appikatlon specific contrdlers.The objectives will be acoomplished using a combi�ation of class discvssion and a se►ies of hands on dass exercises. ob�ectives: • Use various menus and graphia availab�e in the custom graphic library oontafned wYthin ViewBuilder • Use ViewBuilder to build autom graphia fur programmable controNers • Use ViewBuilder and i-Vu in mapping pofnts(n a programmable controller Audience: Indfvfduals invoived in the operation of the CaRier Open Control System to indude rnntrnls technicians and applicatlon engfneers. Bullding operetors and salespeople seeking more in-depth understanding should also at0end. Prerequfsites: OPN-101,OPN-201,OPN-301,OPN-401 Computer/Mardware Requlremenb: s*#Students must provide*s" • WkMows laptop with Windows XP(or newer)and Internet 6cplaer 8(or newer) • Tech Tools hardware/soRware kit(puR�ased 9eparatel�prior ro dass 5175 per k�t-vart�uSe-7KIr) Sig/er Contro/s ��'7f' 1)ea/er Trainir�g Pr�ogram . , . � - ..�.:. OPN,403-CameAer Aaa//cadons wlth SJYAP-16 Houis Thls dass provides rnntrols contractors the hands on acperlence to effectively create custom programing for CaRier's i-Vu control systems using SNAP.The SNAP programing language albws users to customhe the operadon of the control systems for packaged and applleQ HVAC system to meet the unique requfrements of a project.Using SNAP,students wfll bufld control programs with individual bbcks of programming code called microblocks.Students wIG debennine the propertfes for mkrablocks and conned the mlaoblocks graphicaly to creade a sequence of operatlon. Each studenYs control program is assigned to a simulated pieoe of equ(pment tn I- Vu/Field Assistant,and then downloaded into the controAer that wdl directly contrd and monftor the equipment.Once tl�e application segment is complete students wfll devdop a property page assoclated vrith the equipment control program.Students wlll leam how to take a SNAP program for a piece of HVAC equipment from concept to implementation.Student wfll utilize hands on exerdses using each of the soRware tods,ApplkationBuilder and SNAP.Student testiing indudes a practical exercise in dass. Each student must successfully complete all the development exercises. objectives: • Convert the written application requirements and a Flowchart to SNAP logic • Create astom programs in SNAP,graphkal programmer's environmeM • Augmendng adsting Universal Controller algorithms in SNAP Audience: Indhriduals involved in the operation of the Carrier Open Control System to indude controls technidans and applicatlon engineers. Building operators and salespeople seeking more in-depth understanding should also attend. Prerequisltes: OPN-101,OPN-201,OPN-301,OPN-401 Computer/Hardwure Requirementa: **sStudents must provide*** • Windows Laptop with Windows XP(or ne+nrer)and Intemet Explorer 8(or newer) • Tech Tools hardware/soRware kk(purchased separaody prior oo ctass 5175 per kit-Pa►ti USB-TiaT) /JOT Sigler Controls lit' Dealer Training Program 2014 WINTER - SCHEDULE OPN-101— HVAC Control Systems Fundamentals - $950 OPN-201 — i-Vu Open RTU/VVT OPN-301 — i-Vu Onen Web Interface Location: Stratosphere, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89104 Includes: Hotel Tue, Wed, Thurs; Lunch Wed, Thurs, Fri; Dinner Wed, Thurs Date / Time: Feb 5-7 / 7-4pm Add a Second Student on the same training kit for $650 OPN-101— HVAC Control Systems Fundamentals - $950 OPN-201 — i-Vu Open RTU/VVT OPN-301 — i-Vu Open Web Interface Location: Stratosphere, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89104 Includes: Hotel Tue, Wed, Thurs; Lunch Wed, Thurs, Fri; Dinner Wed, Thurs Date / Time: Feb 19-21 / 7-4pm Add a Second Student on the same training kit for $650 QPN-401 — i-Vu Open Field Applied Controllers - $400 Location: Sigler Office - 205 South Puente Street, Brea, Ca Includes: Lunch served both training days Date / Time: Mar 5-6 / 7-4pm OPN-402 — i-Vu Open VAV - $200 Location: Sigler Office - 205 South Puente Street, Brea, Ca Includes: Lunch served both training days Date / Time: Mar 7 / 7-4pm OPN-403 — Complex Applications with SNAP - $400 Location: Sigler Office - 205 South Puente Street, Brea, Ca Includes: Lunch served both training days Date / Time: Mar 20-21 / 7-4pm To Register Contact Aubrey Akers in the Controls Department 714-578-5228