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 11th is a repeat of this training; no new topics will be covered. Training topics include: 

• Capacitors on the Power System
• CBC-8000 Key features
• Front Panel Overview
• User Modes
• Indications
• Operational buttons
• Programming through the Front Panel
• ProView NXG
  • Connecting to the Control via USB
  • Checking Firmware
  • Pull Data (settings logs and metering data) from a control
  • Pull Settings from a control
  • Push settings files to the control
  • Editing files offline/on a PC
  • Updating Firmware

• Communications
  • Network Settings
  • DNP3 Settings
  • DNP3 Point List
  • Custom Point List

• Global Parameters
  • Priority Table
  • Comms Loss
  • Bank Operation Settings

• CBC-8000 Use Cases Exercises
  • Voltage Control
  • Time Control
  • Temperature Control
  • Season Control
  • Current Control
  • Neutral Current Alarming/Lockout
  • VAR Control

• Q&A
• Lunch
• 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

• The school is conducted in a on day lecture with  hands-on work, demonstrations and troubleshooting sessions.
• Hands-on portions of the training typically occur in groups of two or three individuals. 
• Interaction between attendees and with the instructors is encouraged during the training.
• A tour of the Houston Experience Center will follow the Training
• Class sizes range up to 18 attendees.

Training fees

• $550 per attendee (ask about group discounts)

Travel, lodging and meals

• Training location – Eaton Experience Center, 3413 North Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX 77086.   
• 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.
• Lodging – If staying overnight, the following hotels are recommended:

            Hilton Houston North
            12400 Greenspoint Dr
            Houston, TX 77060

            Houston Marriott North 
            255 N Sam Houston Pkwy E
            Houston, TX 77060

Attendees will be responsible for making their own hotel reservations and paying for their stay.

• 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