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CBC-8000 Capacitor Bank Control Fundamentals, September 11th 2025
Details
Eaton's Cooper Power series CBC-8000 Control Fundamentals is a one day course presenting in-depth training on the CBC-8000 Control, ProView NXG Software, and related topics. Please note that the training on September 9th is a repeat of this training; no new topics will be covered. Training topics include:
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Capacitors on the Power System
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CBC-8000 Key features
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Front Panel Overview
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User Modes
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Indications
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Operational buttons
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Programming through the Front Panel
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ProView NXG
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Connecting to the Control via USB
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Updating Firmware
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Editing files offline/on a PC
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Push settings files to the control
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Pull Settings from a control
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Pull Data (settings logs and metering data) from a control
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Checking Firmware
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Communications
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Network Settings
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DNP3 Settings
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DNP3 Point List
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Global Parameters
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Priority Table
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Comms Loss
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Bank Operation Settings
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CBC-8000 Use Cases Exercises
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Voltage Control
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Adaptive Voltage Control
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Time Control
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Temperature Control
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Season Control
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Current Control
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Neutral Current Alarming/Lockout
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VAR Control
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Q&A
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Lunch
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Tour of the Houston Experience Center
Prerequisites
Required for the configuration portion of training: Download and install Eaton’s ProView NXG configuration software Version 3.8.0 or above on your computer.
Instructor
The instructors are highly qualified application and product engineers with extensive practical knowledge and industry experience in capacitor bank control algorithms and use cases in both communicating and non-communicating installations. This training is not associated with Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Participants
This training school is intended for engineers, technicians, linemen, sales persons, or professionals interested in the advanced application, installation, and operation of the CBC-8000 Capacitor Bank Control on electrical distribution systems and in industrial applications. A background in the electrical power industry will be helpful.
Enrollment
Early registration is encouraged, as some workshops sell out. Eaton reserves the right to cancel 30 days prior to the starting date, in which case a full refund will be given. Registrants may cancel up to seven days before the workshop to receive a full refund. Other costs incurred due to a cancellation are the responsibility of the registrant. Substitutions can be made at any time at no extra cost.
Format
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The school is conducted in a on day lecture with hands-on work, demonstrations and troubleshooting sessions.
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Hands-on portions of the training typically occur in groups of two or three individuals.
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Interaction between attendees and with the instructors is encouraged during the training.
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A tour of the Houston Experience Center will follow the Training
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Class sizes range up to 18 attendees.
Training fees
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$550 per attendee (ask about group discounts)
Travel, lodging and meals
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Training location – Eaton Experience Center, 3413 North Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX 77086.
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Air travel – George Bush Intercontinental Airport. For return flights on the same day of the class, a departure time no earlier than 5 P.M. is recommended. Attendees are responsible for travel expenses.
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Lodging – If staying overnight, the following hotels are recommended:
Hilton Houston North
12400 Greenspoint Dr
Houston, TX 77060
12400 Greenspoint Dr
Houston, TX 77060
Houston Marriott North
255 N Sam Houston Pkwy E
Houston, TX 77060
255 N Sam Houston Pkwy E
Houston, TX 77060
Attendees will be responsible for making their own hotel reservations and paying for their stay.
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Meals – Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided on the day of the training.
Main Contact:
Alex Tibbetts
Product Application Engineer | Capacitor Bank Controls
Alex.WTibbetts@Eaton.com
Product Application Engineer | Capacitor Bank Controls
Alex.WTibbetts@Eaton.com
When & Where
Thursday, September 11th, 2025 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM (US/Central)
Eaton Experience Center
3413 North Sam Houston Pkwy W
Houston,Texas77086
Organizer
Loring Kaveney
Alex Tibbetts
Dan Kaveney
Fees
Audience: Attendee
Name/Fee
Start Date
End Date
Type
Attendee
$550.00
06/24/2025
09/11/2025
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About CBC-8000 Capacitor Bank Control
Eaton’s Cooper Power™ series CBC-8000 Capacitor Bank Control (CBC) is specifically designed to operate utility distribution feeder capacitors. This highly flexible control can be deployed using site metrology, which include Voltage, VARs, Current, Temperature and Time control configurations. Furthermore, each control is a low cost, remote controlled unit which can be readily deployed in advance automation schemes such as Eaton’s Yukon™ Integrated Volt/VAR Control Application, SCADA or Distribution Management System.
For Technical Support, please contact 1-800-815-2258 (option 3 for Distribution Automation), EAS-Support@Eaton.com, or your Eaton Sales Representative.
For Technical Support, please contact 1-800-815-2258 (option 3 for Distribution Automation), EAS-Support@Eaton.com, or your Eaton Sales Representative.