Regularly Scheduled Factory Training Course - Click Here for Customer Comments

May 6-8/2008(*Full) Oct 21-23/2008

The regularly scheduled DC Power System Training Course is held at the factory in Vancouver, B.C. periodically throughout the year. This comprehensive course covers the majority of the material that the three standard courses cover (see on demand training) and includes new product update materials. Please note that the number of seats are limited and are available on first come - first served basis with reservations required. Participants are responsible for their own accommodations, meals and travel costs.

The cost for the factory training course is $450 per person. Lunch is included in the price. To register click on the link above.

For any questions or inquires concerning our training course offerings please contact Iain Selkirk at:

Argus Technologies 5700 Sidley Street Burnaby, British Columbia Canada V5J 5E5 Phone: (604) 436-5900 Fax: (604) 436-1233 email: iselkirk@argus.ca

On Demand Training

To meet the needs of a continuously expanding communications industry, Argus Technologies has developed a variety of DC Power System Training Courses. These courses are intended to familiarize technical personnel with the different aspects of the Communications DC Power System. Each course is tailored to the requirements of the participant. These courses can be scheduled on site or at the Argus facility. Cost for the courses are listed after course 3 below.

Course 1: DC Power System - Engineering - General Practices

Format/Duration:		Tutorial - 8 Hours.
Prerequisite:		Engineer or technician with minimal power experience. Basic electrical understanding is required (AC/DC fundamental, etc.).
Objective:		Upon completion of the course, the participants will be able to: Design and size DC power systems and components. Understand the functionality and operation of the individual components of the DC power system. Engineer DC power site installations.
Course Materials:		Projector, Argus DC Power Systems Training Course Manual, storyboard, markers and miscellaneous course materials.
Course Outline:		The following topics will be reviewed:
		Power systems functionality and operation Rectifiers Batteries Fuses and Circuit Breakers Battery Return Bus Supervisory and Control Low Voltage Disconnect Battery Temperature Compensation D.C. - D.C. Converter Systems D.C. Power System Inverters/UPS Grounding Network Surge Protection Power System Design and Ordering Power System Design and Ordering Site Engineering for DC Power

Course 2: DC Power System - Installation and Commissioning - General Practices

Format/Duration:		Tutorial - 2 Hours. Hands-on - 2 Hours.
Prerequisite:		Engineer or technician with minimal power experience. Basic electrical understanding is required (AC/DC fundamentals, etc.).
Objective:		Upon completion of the course, the participant will have an understanding of: The requirements for installing DC power systems. The requirements for commissioning DC power systems. How to work safely within a live DC power system environment.
Course Materials:		Overhead projector, Argus DC Power Systems Training Course Manual, storyboard, markers and miscellaneous course materials. A power plant (nonfunctional) is required to review typical connections.
Course Outline:		Initial and retrofit installation techniques for various DC power systems and components will be reviewed, including:
		Rectifiers Batteries Converters Fuse panels Ground bars

Course 3: DC Power System - Operation, Adjustment, Maintenance and Field Repair- System Specific

Format/Duration:		Tutorial - 4 Hours. Hands-on - 4 Hours
Prerequisite:		Engineer or technician with minimal power experience. Basic electrical understanding is required (AC/DC fundamentals, etc.).
Objective:		Upon completion of the course, the participants will be familiar with: The operation and functionality of the power system and components. The maintenance requirements of the power system. The components that may be repaired in the field and how to perform the repair safely without affecting the operation of the system.
Course Materials:		Laptop computer, overhead projector, customer specific documentation, storyboard, markers and miscellaneous course materials. Power system, multimeters, load bank, etc.
Course Outline:		Review of customer specific documentation, system schematics, etc.

Course Restrictions

Courses 1 is limited to 20 participants maximum. Course 2 & 3 are limited to 10 participants maximum. Course material is in English. The customer is responsible for any language translation required. Please note that the language translation process may increase the duration and cost of the course.

Cost Summary:
Course 1: Course 2: Course 3:		$600.00 $300.00 $600.00
Additional Training Time:		$600.00day (if required)
Course Training Manuals:		Included for course participants
Extra Copies:		$25.00 ea.
Travel Charges
Note: The charges for travel time to the appropriate destinations are listed below.
Vancouver B.C. Canada Western Canada and North West USA Canada And USA International		No charge $600.00 $1200.00 $1800.00
Travel Expenses (extra)		Travel expenses include:
		Airfare. Accommodations. Training facility rental and expenses. Meals. Local transportation expenses. Shipping, customs and expediting costs for test equipment and demonstration power system components. Other travel expenses (i.e. visa's, etc.). All applicable taxes.
		Travel expenses are billed at cost + 15%.