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2024 Customer Training Directory

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Training Paths and Training Tiers

Completing a training path is an investment in the future of your building. It will lead you to master level skills and ensure you have the necessary knowledge to maintain that investment. Our award-winning training  paths have been found to:
Training Paths and Training Tiers
Completing a training path is an investment in the future of your building. It will lead you to master level skills and ensure you have the necessary knowledge to maintain that investment. Our award-winning training paths have been found to:

• Improve productivity
• Increase job satisfaction
• Gain on-the-job confidence
• Take the guess work out of class selection

Training tiers are guides that better align your company for success. They can be used in conjunction with training paths to determine training options available for multiple levels of users.
For more information or to receive customized training tiers for your organization, contact SI Academy at [email protected].

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Upcoming Courses in 2024

Siemens SI Academy provides customers the opportunity to learn and apply new knowledge and skills to improve both their individual and organizational performance. Our commitment is to continuously design and develop new and updated content that is beneficial to our customers.
For more information on our new and existing classes, visit us at www.siemens.com/esonline or www.usa.siemens.com/si-academy.

Desigo CC Master Operator ( ST 9273) – This updated course will be held at various offsite locations and geared for Desigo CC advanced power users. This instructor-led lab based training will be based on the topics and content discussed in the Desigo Workstation I, II and III training courses. Upon successful completion students will earn Master Operator status for the most current Desigo CC market package.
Flex Client – In this soon-to-be released virtual instructor-led course, customers will learn how to use the Flex Client Application to allow easier access to their Desigo CC system.
Topics that will be covered include Flex Client customization, commanding points, modifying and reviewing schedules and trends.
Desigo CC for P2 – This upcoming virtual instructor-led course will cover P2 scheduling and trending, as well as P2 point operations.
This course supports customers who have P2 sites.
Desigo CC Graphics – In this virtual advanced graphics course, students will learn how to navigate, edit, and make modifications to graphics and graphical symbols to better fit their specific site needs. This course will build upon the knowledge obtained from the graphic contents contained in the Desigo CC Workstation I and II courses.
Advanced Desigo Reporting – This one-day virtual instructor-led course teaches students to install, configure, and setup advanced reporting. Advanced reporting provides customers with detailed Trend charts and
graphs, MKT Statistics and Alarm reports that comply with FDA regulations. The means to take trended stats and display it in a more mathematical format such as the mean, max, average, and standard deviation of trended objects is also covered.
Advanced Desigo Trending – Trended historical data is a way for customers to gather critical historical information about their system and devices connected to it. Trend data can be used for troubleshooting, gaining better insight on equipment and program performance. In this virtual Instructor-led training course, students learn how to properly setup trends quickly and efficiently while maintaining a consistent trending naming structure. Different ways to view trended data and combine multiple trends on the same graph for comparison and reporting purposes will also be discussed.

HVAC and Control Operations

HVAC Control Concepts
Course Code: ST 8004
Target Audience
For anyone who needs an understanding or HVAC control concepts.
Prerequisites
None
Description
Learn design characteristics and functionality of HVAC systems and DDC concepts. Learn to read construction documents and analyze sequences of operations and the effects of changing loads in a building.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Describe the functions of HVAC and how they are accomplished
• Define Direct Control Concepts for HVAC systems
• Explain BACnet fundamentals of Mechanical Heating and Mechanical Cooling
• Differentiate the characteristics of the types of Air Handling Units
• Identify the three networks used for Siemens Building Automation and the components that reside on those networks.
• Describe the functionality of the Desigo CC control software and navigate its various features
• Analyze the sequence of operation for different control strategies and change system settings in response to system changes’

Topics

• User and Security Groups
• Desigo CC Scopes
• Edit Graphics
• Reports in Desigo CC
• Scheduling
• Trends and Trend View Definitions
• Remote Notification
• Configure Assisted and Automated Event Treatment
• Desigo CC Functionality

Desigo CC Master Operator Training Path

Desigo CC

Take control of your professional development by completing the Desigo CC Master Operator Training Path. The Desigo CC Master Operator Training Path provides the critical knowledge to confidently make informed decisions when navigating through the Desigo CC Management Station.
Each class in the path builds upon each other ending with a capstone scenario based training class. It is recommended that you complete the courses listed in the path in the order they are shown; from the top down. Upon successful completion of the entire path, you will receive Master Operator status.
Knowledge and skills assessments are part of the instructor-led classes to provide an opportunity for you to assess the knowledge gained during the class and prove your proficiency in operating a Desigo CC Management Station.
For experienced operators, a test-out is available for the ST 9203 – Desigo CC Workstation I class. The test-out is available at: www.siemens.com/esonline.

Desigo CC Overview

Course Code: ST 5091
Target Audience
For users who need an overview of the Desigo CC Management Station.
Prerequisites
None
Description
Learn Desigo CC basic knowledge on navigation of the System Manager, Event/Alarm Configuration, Graphics Editor Basics, Trending, Reports, Log Viewer and Remote Notifications.
Students will interact with an online instructor and other classmates to work through real world scenarios using the Desigo CC user interface. This virtually instructor-led training is comprised of two, 2-hour sessions.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Explain the Desigo CC GUI layout,panes and tabs
• Navigate within the System Manager
  • Navigate through Desigo CC Graphic Viewer
  • Recognize points that have been commanded to Operator Priority
  • Open and run Desigo CC reports
  • Manually collect trend data
  • Explain and navigate through a BACnet schedule
  • Create exceptions and add them to existing BACnet schedules
  • Explain how Remote Notifications send messages to recipients.

Topics
• Navigation
• Event Management
• Graphic Viewer
• Trending
• Scheduler
• Reports
• Remote Notification

Desigo CC Workstation I

Course Code: ST 9202
Target Audience
For users of Desigo CC whose role is to
perform day-to-day operations on a
Desigo CC Management Station.
Prerequisites
None
Description
Learn Desigo CC basic knowledge on common Operator applications Students interact with an online instructor through demonstrations and then work independently through lab scenarios using the Amazon Web
Services Platform to log into the Siemens secure environment and navigate through a Desigo CC student project. This online training is comprised of three 6-hour sessions held on three consecutive days.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Perform Event Management
• Explain the workflow of Desigo CC
• Navigate a Desigo CC graphic
• Command and release points from a graphic
• Manually collect trend data
• Utilize Log Viewer to locate historical data
• Run, execute, modify and save reports
• Initiate Remote Notification

Topics

• Navigation
• Event Management
• Commanding from Graphics
• Trending
• Scheduler
• Log Viewer
• Reports
• Remote Notification

Desigo CC
Workstation I
Course Code: ST 9203

Target Audience
For users of Desigo CC whose role is to perform day-to-day operations on a Desigo CC Management Station.
Prerequisites
None
Description
Learn how to monitor and control your Desigo CC Management Station through hands-on guided exercises and discussions. A scenario-based skills assessment at the end of the course allows you to put into practice the knowledge you have learned.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Perform Event Management
• Explain the workflow of Desigo CC
• Navigate a Desigo CC graphic
• Command and release points from a graphic
•  Manually collect trend data
• Utilize Log Viewer to locate historical data
• Run, execute, modify and save reports
• Initiate Remote Notification

Topics

• Navigation
• Event Management
• Commanding from Graphics
• Trending
• Scheduler
• Log Viewer
• Reports
• Remote Notification
• Knowledge Assessment
• Skills Assessment

Desigo CC
Workstation II
Course Code: ST 9263
Target Audience
For advanced users of Desigo CC whose role is to create and modify graphics, security groups and user accounts.
Prerequisites
ST 9203 or ST 9202 – Desigo CC
Workstation I
Description
Building on Desigo CC Workstation I, you will learn how to build and modify system objects. Students interact with an online instructor through demos and then work independently through lab scenarios. This online training is comprised of four 6-hour sessions held on four consecutive days.

Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Utilize Engineering Mode to modify system settings
• Differentiate between Intrinsic Alarms and Event Enrollment Objects and modify as necessary
• Navigate Desigo CC graphics and graphics editor
• Create and modify existing schedule entries, Scopes, recipients list and contact groups, new reports and associated report folders, and users for Desigo CC and associated security groups
• Create BACnet calendar objects
• Navigate Desigo CC graphics and graphics editor and add symbols to graphics and associated graphical symbols to building points
• Add object target links to graphics
• Utilize Simple, Linear, and Discrete Evaluations

Topics

• Alarm Configuration
• Scheduling
• Graphics
• Address Book
• Users and Security
• Log Viewer and Reports
• Scopes
• Remote Notification
• Knowledge Assessment
• Skills Assessment

Desigo CC
Workstation II
Course Code: ST 9254
Target Audience
For advanced users of Desigo CC whose role is to create and modify graphics, security groups and user accounts.

Prerequisites
ST 9203 or ST 9202- Desigo CC
Workstation I
Description

Building on Desigo CC Workstation I, you will learn how to build and modify system objects. A scenario-based skills assessment at the end of the course allows you to put into practice the knowledge you have learned.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Modify intrinsic alarm settings
• Create notification class objects
• Modify an existing schedule
•  Build a system schedule from scratch
• Modify an existing graphic
• Use the evaluation editor
• Understand how Desigo CC uses the address book
• Create new users
• Configure security settings
• Use the log viewer to locate historical data
• Modify a report
• Create new scopes
• Use scopes to control user access to system objects
• Monitor an active remote notification
• Configure contact and escalation rules

Topics

• Alarm Configuration
• Scheduling
• Graphics
• Address Book
• Users and Security
• Log Viewer and Reports
• Scopes
• Remote Notification
• Knowledge Assessment
• Skills Assessment

Desigo CC
Workstation III
Course Code: ST 9173
Target Audience
For advanced users of Desigo CC whose role is to perform configuration changes and troubleshoot using the Desigo CC Management Station.

Prerequisites
ST 9203 or ST 9202- Desigo CC
Workstation I and ST 9254 or ST 9263-
Desigo CC Workstation II
Description
Students will learn to configure and modify applications within Desigo CC to increase efficiency in monitoring and controlling building systems. Topics include Flex Client, Desigo CC graphics, macros and user-defined custom views.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate automatic and nonautomatic symbol association
• Create point properties on a graphic
• Create a new template graphic for a specific TEC application
• Configure and use Macros
• Perform database maintenance at the field panel, project and SQL server levels
• Use Desigo CC as a troubleshooting tool to identify an abnormal condition
• Log onto Flex Client and customize the Flex Client Window
• Use Flex Client to command points, create trends and perform even treatment
Topics

• Troubleshooting
• Graphics
• Database Maintenance
• Macros
• Troubleshooting
• Flex Client

Insight to Desigo CC Migration

Insight to Desigo CC
Transition

Course Code: ST 8004
Target Audience
For advanced users of Insight that are responsible for the high-level oversite of setting up Diego CC after the facility has transitioned from Insight to Desigo CC.
Prerequisites
ST 6214 – Insight for APOGEE Systems
Description
Learn the skills to take an active role in your transition from Insight to Desigo CC. We recommend this course to users who will be responsible for the transition from Insight to Desigo CC, as in this course you will learn best practices to ensure a smooth transition.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Understand the Insight to Desigo CC transition workflow
• Configure system settings to manage users, security access and alarm behaviors
• Perform activities with Desigo CC applications to facilitate the transition and enhance the long-term operation of Desigo CC Topics
• User and Security Groups
• Desigo CC Scopes
• Edit Graphics
• Reports in Desigo CC
• Scheduling
• Trends and Trend View Definitions
• Remote Notification
• Configure Assisted and Automated Event Treatment
• Desigo CC Functionality

Desigo Optic

Desigo Optic for Operators
Course Code: ST 8203
Target Audience
For building operators, maintenance personnel or others who need skills for day-to-day facility operations with a Desigo Optic System.
Prerequisites
None
Description
Learn the basic operations of a Desigo Optic system using a pre-installed workstation configured with live controllers. Hands on activites will be used to enhance proficiency.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Navigate graphics
• Command points and equipment
• Identify how tags are used in Desigo Optic
• View historical trend data
• Maintain licenses for Desigo Opti
• View bLine programming
• Basic troubleshooting of bLine programming
• View and acknowledge alarms
• View system schedules
• Add or remove system users

Topics

• Navigation
• Graphics
• Trending
• bLine Programming and Troubleshooting
• Alarms
• System Schedules
• System Users

Insight Master Operator Training Path

Insight
The Insight Master Operator Training Path provides information on the Insight Workstation platform that has been proven in the building automation industry for over 20 years.
Each class in the path builds upon each other ending with a capstone scenario- based training class. It is recommended that you complete the courses listed in the path in the order they are shown; from the top down. Upon successful completion of the entire path, you will receive Master Operator status. Knowledge and skills assessments are part of the instructor-led classes to provide an opportunity for you to assess the knowledge gained during the class and prove your proficiency in operating an Insight Workstation.

Insight Basics

Course Code: ST 102
Target Audience
For users who need an overview of the Insight Workstation.
Prerequisites
None
Description
This web-based training course introduces common Insight applications.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Navigate through graphic links
• Display information text and alarm messages
• Command a point from a graphic
• Acknowledge an alarm
• Add a point memo
• Start the Report Viewer application
• Run a report
• Run a Panel Point Log report
• Customize the Insight main menu

Topics

• Graphics
• Alarm Status
• Main Menu
• Report Viewer
• Panel Point Log Screen

Insight Fundamentals
Course Code: ST 6201
Target Audience
For users of Insight who need fundamental skills for day-to-day operations.

Prerequisites
None
Description
Learn the fundamental features of the Insight software, including the basic operations that personnel might utilize during their workday. Both APOGEE and BACnet concepts are included for the different operations. This online training is comprised of four 2-hour sessions held on two consecutive days.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Create and save a report defi nition
• Schedule automatic reports
• Setup COV and Interval trends for APOGEE and BACnet points
• Describe Command Priorities for BACnet and APOGEE points
• Command points using the Commander
• Release APOGEE points using the Global Commander
• Command TEC subpoints using the Global Commander
• Schedule Zones, Events and BACnet objects

Topics

• System Tools
• Reports
• Commanding Points
• Trending and Retrieving Data
• Scheduling

Insight for APOGEE Systems
Course Code: ST 6214
Target Audience
For users of Insight whose role is to perform day-to-day operations on an Insight Workstation, as well as basic system setup and confi guration.
Prerequisites
None
Description
Learn to setup, monitor and control your Insight Workstation through hands-on guided exercises and discussions. A scenario-based skills assessment at the end of the course allows you to put into practice the knowledge you have learned.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Configure the Insight Main Menu
• Describe the system architecture
• Create and modify points
• Command subpoints and change the command priorities
• Create, run and schedule reports
• Define trend definitions
• Collect and retrieve trended data using reports
• Create and schedule Zones and Events
• Create a new Event and Zone
• Describe features of Program Editor
• Utilize the System Activity Log to

Topics

• HVAC Concepts
• System Architecture and Tools
• Alarm and Network Messages
• Point Evaluation, Command and Control
• Trend Data
• Scheduling
• Dynamic Plotter
• BACnet Fundamentals
• Point and Global Commander
• Knowledge Assessment
• Skills Assessment

Insight Master Operator
Course Code: ST 6273
Target Audience
For advanced users of Insight whose role is to perform configuration changes and to troubleshoot using the Insight Workstation.
Prerequisites
ST 6214 – Insight for APOGEE Systems
Description
Configure and modify applications within Insight to increase your efficiency in monitoring and controlling building systems.
Upon successful completion of the training path, students will earn Master Operator status on Insight version 3.15.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Create individual user accounts with assigned privileges
• Verify system configuration and connectivity
• Import and enable a PPCL program
• Schedule zones and mode points
• Import and enable a PPCL program to control the system
• Create report templates and run reports to verify proper system operation and configuration
• Create and modify graphics to monitor system operation
• Create trend definitions and trend reports
• Schedule recurring backups of the Insight database
• Use Insight as a troubleshooting tool to identify an abnormal condition

Topics

• Troubleshooting
• User Accounts
• System Profile
• Trending
• Database Maintenance
• Graphics
• Database Operations

PPCL Master Programmer Training Path

PPCL Programming
Learn Powers Process Control Language (PPCL) in simple and easy steps starting from basic to advanced concepts.
Each class builds upon each other ending with a capstone scenario-based training class. It is recommended that you complete the courses listed in the path in the order they are shown; from the top down. To become a Master Programmer, you will need to complete the required classes in the training path.
This training path is not based on a management station. If your facility uses PPCL, this training path is for you.

Introduction to Control Programming
Course Code: ST 103
Target Audience
For users whose role is to work with Powers Process Control Language (PPCL) and the Program Editor.
Prerequisites
None
Description
This web-based training course covers the flow and functionality of creating, editing and saving a building’s control program.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Define a PPCL program
• Define how a control program is structured
• Identify the logical flow of a typical control program
• Define the 5 steps of writing a control program
• Navigate and perform multiple operations using Program Editor
• Save and download a modified program to a field panel
• Run a Panel PPCL report for testing and troubleshooting a control program

Topics

• Program Editor
• Building Automation PPCL Programs
• PPCL Reports

PPCL Programming I
Course Code: ST 6304
Target Audience
For users whose role is to read or develop PPCL programs.
Prerequisites
ST 103 – Introduction to Control
Programming
Description
Learn to develop and modify a PPCL program. A scenario-based skills assessment at the end of the course allows you to put into practice the knowledge you have learned.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Create a decision table and flowchart for a sequence of operation

• Use the five-step problem solving process to write PPCL programs

• Use Datamate Advanced to access the Program Editor application

• Run PPCL reports using the Report Builder application

• Use various navigational tools in Program Editor

• Write a control LOOP to modulate equipment

• Use a dead band for cycling equipment on and off

• Write PPCL code to command FLN devices

• Use Report Builder to test and troubleshoot programs

• Use Desigo CC to test and evaluate PPCL programming
  Topics

• Programming Planning and Flowcharts

• PPCL Syntax

• Datamate Advanced

• Program Editor

• Point Control and FLN Devices

• Troubleshooting

• Desigo CC Functionality and Navigation

PPCL Syntax Review
Course Code: ST 104
Target Audience
For advanced users who need to write or edit PPCL statements using proper syntax.
Prerequisites
ST 6304 – PPCL Programming I
Description
This web-based course provides information on PPCL syntax and structure.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Use decision tables

• Identify and interpret flowchart symbols

• Define Resident Points

• Understand use of local variables

• Define Point Status Indicators and
  Logical Operators

• Write PPCL statements for a variety of basic control strategies using proper syntax

Topics

• PPCL Rules and Guidelines
• PPCL Statement Review
• PPCL Composition

PPCL Programming II
Course Code: ST 6354
Target Audience
For advanced users whose role is to create or modify programs using advanced program control strategies for energy efficiency.
Prerequisites
ST 6304 – PPCL Programming I
Description
Learn to build and optimize PPCL programs to improve building efficiency and incorporate staging and rotating of equipment. Students will use Datamate Advanced and Desigo CC to enter PPCL coding and evaluate the functionality of written PPCL code. A scenario-based skills assessment at the end of the course allows you to put into practice the knowledge you have learned.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Edit programs to rotate equipment based on a schedule or totalization
• Determine the proper number of devices required based on a calculated demand
• Modulate a set point of a loop statement to improve system performance
• Fine tune loop gains to ensure efficient equipment performance
• Incorporate Adaptive Control into an existing program
• Implement temperature and enthalpy economizer damper control strategies
• Design a program to control a variable volume air handler
• Implement Optimization (SSTO) to a scheduled work area and its equipment

Topics

• Ramping
• Rotating and Staging Equipment
• Cascading and Floating Loops
• Adaptive and VAV Control
• Enthalpy Optimizati on
• Start/Stop Time Optimization
• Knowledge and Skills Assessment

PPCL Master Programmer
Course Code: ST 6373
Target Audience
For advanced users whose role is to troubleshoot and to implement programming strategies.
Prerequisites
ST 6304 – PPCL Programming I and
ST 6354 – PPCL Programming II
Description
This course provides complex PPCL programming scenarios for you to read, troubleshoot and correct. Upon successful completion of the training path, students will earn Master Programmer status.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Troubleshoot and correct an air handler control strategy
• Implement control strategies based on a sequence of operations
• Identify ways to improve existing control strategies
• Discuss multiple options for staging and rotating the equipment
• Daily
• Weekly
• Totalization
• Fail Safe
• Develop and test a chiller and secondary equipment staging and rotating program

Topics

• Troubleshooting
• Control Strategies
• Staging and Rotating
• Sequencing of Equipment
• PPCL Scenarios
• Datamate Advanced

Field Panel and FLN Curriculum

Terminal Equipment Controller (TEC) Basics
Course Code: ST 105
Target Audience
For users whose role is to monitor, interpret and command Terminal Equipment Controllers (TECs) subpoint data.
Description
This web-based training course provides basic information about TECs.
Topics

• TEC Basics
• TEC Components
• TEC Subpoints
• Datamate Advanced Operations Tool
• TEC Internal Logic

PXC- Modular Field Panel and TX-I/Os
Course Code: ST 106
Target Audience
or users whose role is to work with the PXC-Modular Field Panel.
Description
This web-based training course explains the operation and features of the PXC- Modular Field Panel.
Topics

• PXC Modular Series Product Overview
• APOGEE Automation Networking
• Principles of PXC Modular Operation
• TX-I/O Product Line

Field Panel and FLN Operations
Course Code: ST 5504
Target Audience
For users whose role is to control and monitor building control systems from field panels and Terminal Equipment Controllers.
Prerequisites
ST 105 – Terminal Equipment Controller (TEC) Basics
Description
Learn to monitor, control and configure building automation systems locally from field panels and FLN devices using Datamate Advanced. A scenario-based skills assessment at the end of the course allows you to put into practice the knowledge you have learned.
This course covers proprietary and BACnet protocols.
Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Describe different protocols for Automation Level Networks (ALN) and Field Level Networks (FLN)
• Communicate with ALN and FLN devices
• Perform database backup and restoration locally for ALN and FLN devices
• Create and command points at the ALN level
• Command subpoints at the FLN level
• Identify the three types of subpoints in a Terminal Equipment  Controller
• Display FLN subpoint information at the Field Panel
• Identity and describe the function and interaction at the Field Panel

Topics

• Datamate Advanced
• Field Panel & Terminal Emulation
• DDC Networking
• Database Backup and Restore
• Point Operations
• FLN and TEC Hardware
• Knowledge & Skills Assessment

DXR and ABT Site Operations I
Course Code: ST 5553
Target Audience
For users whose role is to use the ABT Site software to communicate with
DXR Controllers.
Prerequisites
None
Description
Learn to connect ABT Site to the network and to discover, backup and restore a DXR controller. Review ABT Go functionality and how to load a DXR replacement. A scenario-based skills assessment at the end of the course allows you to put into practice the knowledge you have learned.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Use ABT Site to restore DXRs

• Use the web interface

• Use ABT Go to view alarms and
  overrides

• Connect ABT Site to the network

• Replace a failed DXR

Topics

• ABT Site
• ABT Go
• DXR Replacement
• Software Tools
• Knowledge Assessment
• Skills Assessment

DXR and ABT Site Operations II
Course Code: ST 5554
Target Audience
For users whose role is to use the ABT Site software to communicate with
DXR Controllers.
Prerequisites
ST 5553 – DXR and ABT Site Operations I
Description
Learn to use the software ABT Site to load and work with pre-existing projects as well as Pack & Go and Pack & Return files. The application for VAV with Hot Water will be reviewed using Application Help and Application Notes. Several DXR applications will be examined and the Application Functions will be explained.
A scenario-based skills assessment at the end of the course allows you to put into practice the knowledge you have learned.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Identify the different DXR platforms and applications available
• Identify various KNX PL-Link devices and explain their uses
• Discuss the operation of the QMX7 room unit
• Use the ABT Site software and ABT SSA to communicate with DXRs
• Use ABT Site to load a project and change DXR parameters
• Configure and download an application to a DXR
• Use ABT Site Application Help and Notes to understand Application Functions and analyze the sequence of operation for a VAV with Hot Water application
• Discuss the different types of Total Room Automation available for use with the DXR platform

Topics

• Hardware
• Communication
• Room Unit Operation
• Applications
• Total Room Automation
• Knowledge Assessment
• Skills Assessment

Critical Environment Training Courses

Fume Hood and Laboratory Control Basics
Course Code: ST 109
Target Audience
For users whose role is to control laboratory environments and equipment.
Description
The web-based training course provides an overview of the basic components of a fume hood and the operations of the controllers.

Topics

• Fume Hood Basics
• Fume Hood Controllers
• Operator Display Panel (ODP)
• Room Control
• Laboratory Controllers

Critcal Environment Training Courses

Fume Hood and Laboratory Room Controls
Course Code: ST 6704
Target Audience
For users whose role is to monitor laboratory controls.
Prerequisites
None
Description
Learn to monitor and control laboratory spaces using the Datamate Advanced (DMA) Software Package.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Describe the function of the Fume Hood Controller (FHC) and sequence of operation
• Interpret the readings on an Operator Display Panel
• Describe Lab and Pressurized Room Controller with Off-Board Air Velocity Sensor (LCM-OAVS)
• Monitor and command sub-points
• Describe the sequence of operation for a Room Pressurization Control
• Describe the sequence of operation of the Siemens Room Condition Monitor (SRCM) and Room Pressure Monitor
• Use Datamate Advanced to monitor / command subpoints
• Identify and explain Fume Hood Emergency and Fail-Safe Operations

Topics

• Fume Hood and Lab Room Control Strategy
• Room Pressurization Control
• Verifying Various Fume Hood Configuration Settings
• Knowledge and Skills Assessment

DXR Fume Hood and Laboratory Controls
Course Code: ST 5603
Target Audience
For Advanced users whose role is to use ABT Site to communicate with DXR Critical Environment Automation Stations.
Prerequisites
ST 109 – Fume Hood and Laboratory Control Basics and ST 5553 -DXR and ABT Site Operations I or equivalent.
Description
Learn to locate, monitor, and interpret Critical Environment DXR parameters. ABT Site Software will be used through hands-on guided exercises and discussions/demonstrations. This class includes exercises using a fume hood in a laboratory control simulator.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Identify standard lab room network configurations
• Locate and interpret DXR Application Parameters and download application configuration
• Perform a data point test and generate a data point commissioning and configuration report(s)
• Describe Lab Room Control Properties
• Explain fume hood Face Velocity, Face Area, and Exhaust Flow

Topics

• Fume Hood and Lab Room Control Strategy
• Room Pressurization Control
• Verifying Various Fume Hood Configuration Settings
• Knowledge and Skills Assessment

Web-Based Training Courses

Our self-paced web-based training allows you to select topics specific to your needs and set your own pace for completing the chosen courses.
All course material can be accessed on Siemens ES Online:
www.siemens.com/esonline.

Introduction to Desigo CC
Course Code: ST 101
Target Audience
For users who need an overview of the Desigo CC Management Station.
Description
This web-based training course provides an introduction to the Desigo CC Management Station.
Topics

• Platform Design
• Workflow
• Applications

Insight Basics
Course Code: ST 102
Target Audience
For users who need an overview of the Insight Workstation.
Description
The web-based training course introduces common Insight applications.
Topics

• Graphics
• Alarm Status
• Main Menu
• Report Viewer
• Panel Point Log Screen

Introduction to Control Programming
Course Code: ST 103
Target Audience
For users whose role is to work with PPCL and the Program Editor.
Description
The web-based training course covers the flow and functionality of creating, editing and saving a building’s control program.
Topics

• Program Editor
• Building Automation PPCL Programs
• PPCL Reports

PPCL Syntax Review

Course Code: ST 104
Target Audience
For advanced users who need to write or edit PPCL statements using proper syntax.
Description
The web-based training course provides information on PPCL syntax and structure.
Topics

• PPCL Rules and Guidelines
• PPCL Statement Review
• PPCL Composition

Terminal Equipment Controller (TEC) Basics
Course Code: ST 105
Target Audience
For users whose role is to monitor, interpret and command Terminal Equipment Controllers (TECs) subpoint data.
Description
This web-based training course provides basic information about TECs.

Topics

• TEC Basics
• TEC Components
• TEC Subpoints
• Datamate Advanced Operations Tool
• TEC Internal Logic

PXC-Modular Field Panel and TX-I/O
Course Code: ST 106
Target Audience
For users whose role is to work on the PXC-Modular Field Panel.
Description
The web-based training course explains the operation and features of the PXC- Modular Field Panel.
Topics

• PXC-Modular Series Product Overview
• APOGEE Automation Networking
• Principles of PXC-Modular Operation
• TX-I/O Product Line

Insight Scheduler
Course Code: ST 107
Target Audience
For users whose role is to control buildings using the Insight Scheduler application.
Description
This web-based training course teaches the terms and concepts of the scheduler application including; how to schedule an event and zone, how to populate and schedule a replacement day and how to override an event schedule.

Topics

• Scheduler Navigation
• Creating a Schedule
• Modifying a Schedule
• Overriding a Schedule
• Adding Trend Collections, Reports, Events and Zones to a Schedule

Insight Trending
Course Code: ST 108
Target Audience
For users whose role is to place points into trend using the Insight
Workstation.
Description
The web-based training course will demonstrate how to place a point into trend and examine trend data using multiple Insight Applications.
Topics

• Trend Concepts
• Trend Types
• Trend Definitions
• Trend Collection Methods
• Trend Data Detail Report
• Scheduling Trend Reports

Fume Hood and Laboratory Control Basics
Course Code: ST 109
Target Audience
For users whose role is to control laboratory environments and equipment.
Description
The web-based training course provides an overview of the basic components of a fume hood and the operations of the controllers.
Topics

• Fume Hood Basics
• Fume Hood Controllers
• Laboratory Controllers

Remote Notifi cation (RENO)
Course Code: ST 110
Target Audience
For users whose role is to configure or operate the RENO feature within the Insight Workstation.
Description
The web-based training course addresses all aspects of the RENO feature in the Insight Workstation.
Topics

• System Requirements and Settings
• Creating Contacts
• Escalation Lists
• Scheduling
• Point Setup
• Heartbeat

MBC-RBC Interactive Technical Manual
Course Code: ST 111
Target Audience
For users whose role requires technical knowledge of the MBC and RBC field panels.
Description
The web-based training course is an interactive technical manual that provides detailed information on the MBC and RBC field panels for quick reference on the job.
Topics

• Enclosure Box
• Internal Components
• Open Processor
• Power Modules
• Point Termination Modules

Security Training Offerings

SiPass Access Control
Course Code: ST 4201
Target Audience
For users whose role is to operate and administer a SiPass Integrated system.
Prerequisites
None
Description
This class is delivered online by an instructor in four, two-hour sessions over two consecutive days. Learn to navigate SiPass Integrated software and interface. The class familiarizes system operators and administrators with common system functionality, tips and tricks, and advanced system applications.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Configure the Operation and Configuration Client
• View, edit and search cardholder records
• Customize the Audit Trail report
• Setup the SiPass alarm system
• Apply and modify all levels of access privileges
• Use Time Schedules and Holidays to automatically allow and deny access
• Administer SiPass Integrated Operator Accounts and Operator Groups
• Use Reporting to find historical information
• Perform automatic and manual system backups
• Create simple programming statements using Event Tasks
• Use Offline Access mode to enhance system reliability

Topics

• SiPass Integrated Advanced Functions
• Operator Cardholder Administration and Access Control
• SiPass Integrated Hardware
• SiPass Integrated Alarming
• SiPass Integrated Reporting and Customized Reports

SiPass Operations
Course Code: ST 4202
Target Audience
For users whose role is to monitor a SiPass Integrated system.
Prerequisites
None
Description
Learn to search, edit, and create cardholder records, as well as monitor and search audit trails. Time schedules and calendars are reviewed and monitored. Handling alarms is covered to ensure operators can appropriately respond to access emergencies and events. Students will also learn predefined and custom reports specifically targeting building and activities.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Add and edit the cardholder records
• Work with the Audit Trail and create custom Audit Trails
• Create and edit Time Schedules and Holidays
• Handle SiPass alarms
• Create and edit Access Levels and Access Groups
• Assign access permissions to Workgroups
• Execute predefined reports
• Filter for specific data and create custom reports

Topics

• Cardholder Records
• Audit Trails
• SiPass Alarms
• Access Levels and Groups
• Workgroup Permissions
• Predefined and Custom Reports

Siveillance Video Operations
Course Code: ST 4211
Target Audience
For day-to-day Operators with Siveillance Video as their VMS system.
Prerequisites
None
Description
Learn Siveillance basic knowledge on common Operator applications. Students interact with an online instructor through demonstrations and then work independently through lab scenarios using the Customer Web Portal to log into the Siemens.
This online training is comprised of two 6-hour sessions held on two consecutive days.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Install Siveillance Video servers and clients
• Monitor live video, bookmark video clips, watch record video search recorded video, lock video and export video
• Work with Maps and Camera Navigator
• Handle Alarms
• Log into and work with the Mobile Client

Topics

• Video Operations
• Creating Views
• Camera Navigator
• Alarms
• Mobile Client

Siveillance Video Administration
Course Code: ST 4223
Target Audience
Security Administrator of facilities with Siveillance Video as their VMS security system.
Prerequisites
None
Description
Learn Siveillance Video administrative tasks for the maintenance of the Video security system and management of operator security.
Students interact with an online instructor through demonstrations and then work independently through lab exercises by remotely connecting to Training PCs that are connected to live equipment. This online training is comprised of three 6-hour sessions plus one morning session held on four consecutive days.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Import and configure cameras
• Create and apply storage strategies
• Create rules, time and notification profiles, and user-defined events
• Build views, add overlay buttons, & populate user’s view groups
• Modify maps and Smart Maps
• Create users, roles, and assign security rights
• Configure the mobile service, assign sign-in rights, & use web client
• Perform system maintenance tasks

Topics

• Management Client and Video Client
• Video Storage Strategies
• Maps
• Rules and Events
• User Security Permissions
• Alarms
• Mobile Server
• System Maintenance

Fire and Life Safety Training Offerings

Desigo CC Fire Safety Management Station

Desigo Fire Safety Management Station

Desigo CC is the integrated building management software for managing high- performing buildings. Providing an open architecture simplifies technology integration and ensures adaptability to future requirements.
Our courses cover basic to advanced workflow for all users, from the daily end-user to the field engineer. The student can start interfacing with fire systems in a virtual environment by starting with a general overview of the architecture and user interface and moving to an instructor-led course where essential modifications are taught.
Finally, a complete project build will include simple event acknowledgment and designing advanced graphics.

Introduction to Desigo CC Fire Safety Management Station

Course Code: FIS 411
Target Audience
For users whose role requires an understanding of the Desigo CC Fire Safety Management Station.
Prerequisites
None
Description
This web-based course introduces the Desigo CC Fire Safety Management Station. You will learn the features of the management station and the benefits of using Desigo CC to control a Desigo or Desigo Fire Safety Modular system.

Topics

• Key Features of Desigo CC
• Characteristics of the Management Station
• Desigo CC Workflow

Desigo CC Workstation Operations for Fire Safety

Course Code: FIS 4203
Target Audience
For users whose role is to perform day-to-day operations on a Desigo CC Management Station.
Prerequisites
None
Description
Learn to monitor and control a Desigo CC Management Station through hands-on guided exercises and discussions. A scenario-based skills assessment at the end of the course allows you to put into practice the knowledge you have learned.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Identify Desigo CC system types
• Create a user defined view
• Interact with the user interface to treat system events using fast and investigative treatment
• Build operating procedures and steps for assisted event treatment
• Use the graphic template to imporand modify campus images and floor plans
• Map fire points to the graphic floor plan
• Design Desigo CC scopes, security groups and users
• Create custom macros and apply them to graphics
• Modify reports and apply them to system graphics

Topics

• Navigation
• Event Management
• Modify from Graphics
• Scopes
• Macros
• User Groups and Security
• Reports
• Knowledge Assessment
• Skills Assessment

Desigo CC Fire Safety Management Station
Course Code: FIS 4114
Target Audience
For users whose role is to engineer, install or maintain a Desigo CC
Management Station.
Prerequisites
FIS 411 – Introduction to Desigo CC
Fire Safety Management
Description
Learn to monitor and control a Desigo or Desigo Fire Safety Modular system using the Desigo CC Fire Safety
Management Station.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Identify Desigo CC system types
• Walk through the steps for installing DCC software.
• Import a Desigo Compact panel database into the DCC server.
• Interact with the user interface to treat system events using Fast and Investigative Treatment.
• Use a graphic template to import and modify images and floor plans.
• Design Desigo CC Scopes, Security Groups and Users Accounts.
• Create custom Macros and apply them to graphics.
• Back up the system and history database.
• Modify reports and apply them to system graphics
• Licensing requirements and activation processes.

Topics

• License Management Console (LMC)
• System Management Console (SMC)
• User Interface and Administration
• Working with Views
• Fast and Investigative Treatment
• Macros and Reactions
• Licensing

Desigo Fire Safety Modular Training

Desigo Fire Safety Modular
The Desigo Fire Safety Modular is a comprehensive fire safety system for fast, reliable fire detection as well as alarm signaling and control.
Each course is hands-on in the installation, operation and maintenance of the Desigo Fire Safety Modular system. You will learn common workflows to ensure you can comfortably operate and maintain a Desigo Fire Safety Modular system.
These courses build off the preceding course and include topics from basic installation to advanced networking and Global Voice configuration. It is recommended that you complete the courses in the order they are shown; from the top down. These courses are for Siemens customers.
This fire alarm system is formally known as FireFinder XLS.

Desigo Fire Safety Modular and Desigo Fire Safety Modular Voice Fire Panels and Components
Course Code: FIS 251
Target Audience
For users whose role requires an understanding of the Desigo Fire Safety Modular and the Desigo Fire Safety Modular Voice fire panels.
Prerequisites
None
Description
This web-based training introduces the field devices and components of the Desigo Fire Safety Modular and Desigo Fire Safety Modular Voice fire safety systems.

Topics

• Fire Alarm System Selection
• Desigo Fire Safety Modular Fire Alarm System Operations
• Desigo Fire Safety Modular Field Devices
• Desigo Fire Safety Modular Core System Components
• Desigo Fire Safety Modular System Components and Options

Desigo Fire Safety Modular Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Course Code: FIS 2314
Target Audience
For users whose role is to engineer, install, test or maintain a Desigo Fire Safety Modular System.
Prerequisites
FIS 251 – Desigo Fire Safety Modular and Desigo Fire Safety Modular Voice Fire Panels and Components
Description
Learn to install, operate, maintain, test, troubleshoot and wire a Desigo Fire Safety Modular fire alarm system.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Update the panel and module firmware including the MLC
• Create and install maps and icons
• Silence and reset the panel
• Install field devices
• Add devices to the database using ZEUS
• View and change detector sensitivities
• Enable and disable points
• Test, inspect and troubleshoot a Desigo Fire Safety Modular System

Topics

• Basic Control Unit
• Devices
• Menu Functions
• Desigo Fire Safety Modular Programming Tool ZEUS

Desigo Fire Safety Modular – Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Course Code: FIS 2332
Target Audience
For users whose role is to engineer,install or maintain a Desigo Fire Safety Modular system.
Prerequisites
FIS 251 – Desigo Fire Safety Modular and Desigo Fire Safety Modular Voice Fire Panels and Components
Description
This class is delivered online by an instructor in four sessions over four consecutive days. Learn to install, operate, maintain, test, troubleshoot and wire a Desigo Fire Safety Modular fire alarm system.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• State the core components of a Desigo Fire Safety Modular Fire Panel
• Learn the basic wiring styles associated with a Desigo Fire Safety Modular Fire Panel
• Explain how to use the Operating Unit’s reports menu to retrieve card and module information such as firmware versions ASD and sensitivity
• Create and configure a basic configuration in Desigo Zeus

Topics

• Basic Control Unit
• Devices
• Menu Functions
• Desigo Fire Safety Modular Programming Tool ZEUS

ZEUS – Desigo Fire Safety Modular Programming Tool

Course Code: FIS 2344
Target Audience
For users whose role is to administer or program a Desigo Fire Safety Modular system.
Prerequisites
FIS 2314 or FIS 2332 – Desigo Fire Safety Modular – Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Description
Learn how to design, modify, test or otherwise use the Desigo Fire Safety Modular system configuration tool (ZEUS).
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Install and navigate through the ZEUS programming tool
• Apply the ten steps of programming
• Create functional block diagrams
• Use basic and complex logic including inputs and outputs
• Follow the steps from project specifications to compiling your configuration
• Use functional diagrams to de-bug your program
• Design a Desigo Fire Safety Modular system configuration

Topics

• Basic System Operation
• Ten Steps to Programming
• Logic Functions
• Functional Block
• Diagrams

ZEUS – Desigo Fire Safety Modular Programming Tool

Course Code: FIS 2342
Target Audience
For users whose role is to administer or program a Desigo Fire Safety Modular system.
Prerequisites
FIS 2314 or FIS 2332 – Desigo Fire Safety Modular – Installation, Operation and  Maintenance
Description
This class is delivered online by an instructor in four sessions over four consecutive days. Learn how to design, modify, test or otherwise use the Desigo Fire Safety Modular system configuration tool (ZEUS).
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Review the Zeus Tool layouts for physical, geographic, control, and function view
• Discuss programming basics, including the proper use of an OR, AND, NOT, and ANY Ns functions
• Discuss programming to include the proper use of D-Latch, Toggling functions, and Start Timers
• Program Delayed Start Timers, Restart Timers, and Delayed Restart Timers
• Use the geographic view to group input devices

Topics

• Basic System Operation
• Ten Steps to Programming
• Logic Functions
• Functional Block
• Diagrams

Desigo Fire Safety Modular Voice – Installation, Operation and Maintenance

Course Code: FIS 2324
Target Audience
For users whose role is to engineer, install, test, program or maintain a Desigo Fire Safety Modular Voice system.
Prerequisites
FIS 2314 or FIS 2332 – Desigo Fire Safety Modular – Installation, Operation and Maintenance Knowledge of the Desigo ZEUS software is highly recommended.
Description
Learn to install, operate, maintain and program the Desigo Fire Safety Modular Voice system.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Understand the basic principles of a digital voice system
• Understand the concept of an 8-channel operation
• Design a voice system with remote enclosures
• Navigate through the Desigo ZEUS programming tool
• Program and network a remote microphone in REMBOX-4 enclosure with access control
• Wire and program a voice panel for Distributed, Bulk and Single Channel amplification
• Operate a Desigo Fire Safety Modular Voice panel in emergency and maintenance situations

Topics

• Voice System Basics
• 8-Channel Voice Operations
• Transponders
• Software Design

Desigo Fire Safety Modular Voice – Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Course Code: FIS 2352
Target Audience
For users whose role is to engineer, install, test, program or maintain a Desigo Fire Safety Modular Voice system.
Prerequisites
FIS 2314 or FIS 2332 – Desigo Fire Safety Modular – Installation, Operation and Maintenance Knowledge of the ZEUS software is highly recommended.
Description
This class is delivered online by an instructor in four sessions over four consecutive days. Learn to install, operate, maintain and program the Desigo Fire Safety Modular Voice system.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Design, install, and commission a Desigo Fire Safety Modular Voice System
• Recognize Desigo Fire Safety Modular Voice Modules and Devices and use them
• Operate, test, troubleshoot and maintain the system
• Use the configuration tool, Desigo Zeus, to modify and transfer customer programs to the Desigo Fire Safety Modular Voice System

Topics

• Voice System Basics
• 8-Channel Voice Operations
• Transponders
• Software Design

Desigo Fire Safety Modular Advanced Networking

Course Code: FIS 2334
Target Audience
For users whose role is to engineer, install or maintain a Desigo Fire Safety Modular system.
Prerequisites
FIS 2314 or FIS 2332 – Desigo Fire Safety Modular – Installation, Operation and Maintenance Knowledge of the ZEUS software is highly recommended.
Description
Learn to setup, modify, test, troubleshoot and control a H-NET and X-NET system as well as use the Global PMI monitor.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Configure and operate a Desigo Fire Safety Modular system in various networking configurations
• Use the test and maintenance menu
• Install basic option modules
• Create and test network configuration databases using the ZEUS software application
• Install, configure and test fiber optic network modules
• Setup and operate a X-NET system
• Install and operate Global PMI monitors

Topics

• Basic System Operations
• Basic Option Modules
• Special Option Modules
• X-NET
• Global PMIs Monitors

Desigo Fire Safety Modular Global Voice – Advanced Applications

Course Code: FIS 2354
Target Audience
For users whose role is to engineer, install or maintain a Desigo Fire Safety Modular Global Voice system.
Prerequisites
FIS 2314 or FIS 2332 – Desigo Fire Safety Modular – Installation, Operation and Maintenance Completion of the FIS 2334 – Desigo Fire Safety Modular Advanced Networking is helpful.
Comprehensive knowledge and the ability to work in the ZEUS programming tool is strongly recommended.
Description
Learn to install, program and operate a global-advanced Desigo Fire Safety Modular Voice system.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Understand the basic principles of the Desigo Fire Safety Modular Global Voice system
• Install the necessary hardware
• Use the ZEUS programming tool to program a Desigo Fire Safety Modular Voice system with Advanced Global Applications
• Operate a Desigo Fire Safety Modular Global Voice panel in emergency and maintenance situations

Topics

• Global Voice System Basics
• Software Design

Desigo Life Safety Training

Desigo Life Safety UL System Overview
Course Code: FIS 900
Target Audience
For users whose role requires an understanding of the Desigo Life Safety UL system.
Prerequisites
None
Description
This course is an introduction to the Desigo Life Safety UL system. Students will learn about the Desigo Life Safety UL portfolio and the devices available.
Topics

• What is Desigo
• System Overview
• FCnet Stations
• FDnet Peripherals
• Tools
• Documentation Available

Desigo Life Safety UL 50/250/500 PT

Course Code: FIS 9104
Target Audience
For users whose role is to engineer, install or maintain a Desigo Life Safety UL 50/250/500-point panel system.
Prerequisites
FIS 900 – Desigo Life Safety UL System Overview
Description
Learn to install, operate, maintain, test, troubleshoot and wire a Desigo Life Safety system using a 50/250/500-point panel.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Acknowledge Alarms, Supervisories, Troubles and Securities
• Install field devices
• Enable and disable points
• Create a Desigo Life Safety configuration
• Create detection zones
• Troubleshoot a Desigo Life Safety system

Topics

• Basic Control Unit
• Basic System Operations
• Devices
• Menu Functions
• Desigo Fire Safety Engineering Tool

Desigo Life Safety UL 50/250/500 PT
Course Code: FIS 9132
Target Audience
For users whose role is to engineer, install or maintain a Desigo Life Safety UL 50/250/500-point panel system.
Prerequisites
FIS 900 – Desigo Life Safety UL System Overview
Description
This class is delivered online by an instructor in four sessions on four consecutive days. Learn to install, operate, maintain, test, troubleshoot and wire a Desigo Life Safety system using a 50/250/500-point panel.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Identify the required and optional modules for the FC2025/FC2050 panels
• Demonstrate the operation of the Desigo Compact Operating Unit
• Demonstrate how System Trees are used to build a fire safety system at a customer site
• Use the inherit text and the create and assign features in the Desigo Compact Engineering Tool
• Identify the differences and benefits of C, S, H, and X series detectors and detector bases/ housing
• Use DPU to address addressable devices
• Demonstrate the ability to check panel firmware, perform test functions from the panel, view sensitivity reports, and transfer panel databases

Topics

• Basic Control Unit
• Basic System Operations
• Devices
• Menu Functions
• Desigo Fire Safety Configuration Tool
• Programming Steps

Desigo Life Safety UL 250/500 PT Programming
Course Code: FIS 9142
Target Audience
For users whose role is to program a Desigo Life Safety system.
Prerequisites
FIS 9104 – Desigo Life Safety UL 250/500 PT or FIS 9132 – Desigo Life Safety UL 50/250/500 PT
Description
This class is delivered online by an instructor in four sessions on four consecutive days. Learn to program a Desigo Compact 250/500 fire alarm panels.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Identify the purpose of the Lifecycle Responsibility Concept
• Download and license the Desigo Compact Engineering Tool
• Describe the Engineering Tool layout to include the Hardware Tree, Detection Tree, and the Control Tree
• Discuss programming basics, including the proper use of an OR, AND, NOT, and ANY Ns functions
• Use the Boolean programming formulas to build control functions, including timer starts and delayed timers
• Group Zones in control functions
• Use Prioritized and Universal NAC Controls for various outputs
• Use Alarm Verification Concept (AVC)

Topics

• Lifecycle Responsibility Concept
• Programming Basics and Boolean Programming
• Group Zones
• Prioritized and Universal NAC Controls
• Alarm Verification Concept

Desigo Life Safety UL Voice
Course Code: FIS 9124
Target Audience
For users whose role is to engineer, install, maintain or program a Desigo Life Safety Voice system.
Prerequisites
FIS 9104 – Desigo Life Safety UL 250/500 PT or FIS 9132 – Desigo Life Safety UL 50/250/500 PT
Description
Learn to install, operate, maintain, test, troubleshoot and wire a Desigo Life Safety Voice system using a 250/500-point panel.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Describe the components used with the voice architecture
• Draw a basic Desigo Voice wiring diagram
• Use the configuration tool to build basic voice system programs
• Demonstrate LED behavior for voice priority activations on a voice panel
• Create advanced voice systems with custom designed audio libraries
• Create and commission a voice network

Topics

• Basic Control Unit
• Basic System Operations
• Devices
• Menu Functions
• Desigo Fire Safety Engineering Tool

Desigo Life Safety UL Voice

Course Code: FIS 9152
Target Audience
For users whose role is to engineer, install, maintain or program a Desigo Life Safety Voice system.
Prerequisites
FIS 9104 – Desigo Life Safety UL 250/500 PT or FIS 9132 – Desigo Life Safety UL 50/250/500 PT
Description
This class is delivered online by an instructor in four sessions on four consecutive days. Learn to install, operate, maintain, test, troubleshoot and wire a Desigo Life Safety Voice system using a 250/500-point panel.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Identify the hardware components required to construct a Desigo Voice system
• Design Voice programs using the Desigo Engineering Tool
• Commission and test a stand-alone Desigo Voice system
• Operate a voice-command station
• Build, program, and commission
  a Desigo Voice network including
  a remote voice command station

Topics

• Basic Control Unit and Voice Hardware
• Basic Voice System Operations
• Devices
• Menu Functions
• Desigo Fire Safety Engineering Tool

MXL Training

MXL
MXL is one of the most successfully installed analog fire protection system in the US marketplace. It offers basic analog fire control panels and detectors that can be networked to meet changing needs.
Each course is hands-on in the installation, operation and maintenance of the MXL system. You will learn common workflows to ensure you can comfortably operate and maintain a MXL system. It is recommended that you complete the courses in the order they are shown; from the top down.

MXL and MXLV Fire Panels and Components

Course Code: FIS 150
Target Audience
For users whose role requires an understanding of the MXL or MXL Voice Fire Safety system.
Prerequisites
None
Description
This web-based training introduces field devices and components of the MXL and MXLV fire safety systems.
Topics

• Fire Alarm System Selection
• MXL Fire Alarm System Operation
• MXL Field Devices
• MXL Core System Components
• MXL System Components and Options

MXL – Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Course Code: FIS 1114
Target Audience
For users whose role is to engineer, install, test or maintain a MXL system.
Prerequisites
FIS 150 – MXL and MXLV Fire Panels and Components
Description
Learn to install, operate, maintain, test, troubleshoot and wire a MXL advanced microprocessor-based fire alarm system.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Silence and reset the panel
• Install field devices
• Add devices to the database using Acculink
• View and change detector sensitivities
• Enable and disable points
• Create and transfer MXL configurations
• Test, inspect and troubleshoot a MXL system

Topics

• Basic System Operation
• Devices
• Menu Functions
• MXL Programming Tool (Acculink)

Acculink – MXL Programming Tool

Course Code: FIS 1144
Target Audience
For users whose role is to program a MXL system.
Prerequisites
FIS 1114 – MXL – Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Description
Learn to use the MXL programming tool, Acculink (CSG-M), to design a MXL fire alarm system.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Install and navigate through the Acculink software
• Apply CSG-M and MXL security
• Follow the steps from project specifications to compiling your configuration
• Use basic and complex logic including inputs and outputs
• Create functional block diagrams
• Use functional diagrams to input programs into the software
• Apply the ten steps of programming
• Design a MXL fire alarm system configuration

Topics

• Basic System Operations
• Ten Steps to Programming
• Logic Functions
• Functional Block
• Diagrams

MXL Voice  Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Course Code: FIS 1124
Target Audience
For users whose role is to engineer, install, maintain or operate a MXL Voice system.
Prerequisites
FIS 1114 – MXL – Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Description
Learn to install, operate and maintain an MXLV integrated voice evacuation system.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Understand the basic principles of an analog voice system
• Install proper shielding
• Explain the concepts of various Zone cards used for audio distribution
• Install networks for voice systems including master/remote and peer-to-peer networks
• Install proper shielding for lowlevel and high-level audio
• Operate a MXL Voice panel in emergency and maintenance situations

Topics

• Voice System Basics
• 3-Channel Voice
• Transponders
• Shielding

Certification Training Offerings

Certification Courses

Niagara N4 TCP
Course Code: AUT 8055
Target Audience
For users whose role is to design engineer and program projects using the Niagara 4 Framework.
Prerequisites
None
Description
Learn to design, engineer, and program projects using the Niagara 4 Framework. This class is delivered online by an instructor in five sessions over 5 days. Class content is presented through online instruction with lab work and homework to be completed by the students between sessions. All course work meets the minimum requirements for Tridium University Niagara TCP certification. Students must successfully complete the self-paced exam on the last day of class to be certified.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Start-up software and establish a station and platform connection
• Import points and assign Niagara Common Object Model
• Edit point properties, facets, status, flags, and priority levels
• Create and modify schedules and services and graphics
• Commission a JACE

Topics

• Platforms and Stations
• Points, Logic and Controls
• Graphical User Interfaces
• Secure Networks in Niagara
• Certification Exam

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