User conference

Training and workshops

More Training! New Workshops!

You asked for it, you got it! In response to popular demand from past conference attendees, we’ve beefed up our Training and Workshop offerings for 2010, and all at no additional charge! Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 25th!

In addition to the annual EA_MS (EnergyAxis MAS) training, there will be hands-on workshops on analyzing WAN options, gatekeeper (collector) site selection and installation, network troubleshooting, outage management, gas module installation, and more! These are interactive, hands-on sessions with plenty of opportunity for Q&A with the experts.

Plan to stay through Thursday to take advantage of an intense half-day of in-depth information that can make a difference in your utility. Thursday sessions will start at 8:00am and will conclude at 1:00pm. Box lunches will be available to make it easier to catch your flight.

• EnergyAxis 7.0 – Rollout Workshop
  What does it take to get ready for 7.0? In this workshop, you will work through the checklist to make sure your utility is ready for a smooth and efficient rollout.
• What’s New in EA_MS 7.0 from the User’s Perspective
• Network Troubleshooting using EA_MS
  Got an endpoint that is not communicating properly? There are lots of ways to figure out what is going on in the field without ever leaving the comfort of your office. This interactive workshop will give you the tools and tricks you will want to try for yourself.
• Master Class – Schedule Reads using EA_MS
• Master Class – Load Profile Reads using EA_MS
• “Demand Response for Dummies” Roundtable
  Are you unclear about what is meant by demand response? This is your chance to get all your questions answered—even the ones you didn’t know you had. Learn how utilities use pricing to shape consumer behavior, and how you can change your own household energy consumption to your advantage.
• EA_Gatekeeper and EA_Repeater Workshop
  Workshop on site selection and installation for non-meter gatekeepers and repeaters to solve challenges with gas or water only areas, or rural applications. This session will also include a closer look at the new solar-powered gatekeeper and how and where you might deploy it.
• EnergyAxis Gas Solutions Workshop
  Learn more about the gas module for C&I diaphragm meters, including how to install it. Get some hands-on time with the EA_Installer field tool for EA_Gas installations.
• Network Management using EA_Inspector
  Get your hands on this handy field tool, find out how easy it is to use and how often you will reach for it. Whether you have electric, water or gas service areas, you will wonder how you ever managed without it.
• Demonstration of EnergyAxis 7.0 – Dashboard Features
  Live, interactive “deep-dive” demonstration/workshops with plenty of time for your Q&A. (Attendance is limited to utilities only)
• Demonstration of EnergyAxis 7.0 – Demand Response Features
  Live, interactive “deep dive” demonstration/workshops with plenty of time for your Q&A.
• Outage Management using EnergyAxis
  Get the most out of outage management and restoration reporting features in EnergyAxis with this workshop. Learn how it works and be able to use these smart grid features to best advantage.
• Over the Air Firmware Upgrades Roundtable
  What would you use it for? How does it work? How long does it take? Can you reverse an upgrade and revert to an earlier version? This small group roundtable enables you to ask the experts and learn from questions asked by your peers.
• Best Practices and Lessons Learned for a Successful AMI Deployment
  Recommended for utilities rolling out EnergyAxis for the first time, this workshop will enhance your understanding and build your confidence as you move through your installation into an operational system.
• Mixed Mode Networks - Gen1 and Gen2 Hardware Solutions
  Some of the new features and performance characteristics of EnergyAxis 7.0 require newer versions of hardware to operate as designed. If you have a significant quantity of REX meters deployed, this workshop will help you understand how to best make the transition. The workshop will examine mixed mode operation with regard to speeds, security, and how to maximize the value and performance of existing equipment while taking advantage of new capabilities enabled by hardware advances.