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AC Induction Problems
& Solutions Seminar



Standalone Wall Mount Transformers

This training opportunity is a must for front line engineers and technicians in the Power Utility, Telecom, PCS, Cellular and Consultant industries who deal with High Voltage Protection at power substations or transmission line right-of-ways. The seminars provide realistic and unbiased training on the subject at three career levels; engineering, installation, and service.

Next Date:
4/7 - 4/10
2009

Registration currently open for 4/7 - 4/10 2009
Sign up early - Charges will not occur until 4/1/09

Registration Closes 4/01/09


Today’s telecommunications equipment is more sensitive than ever to noise, AC induced voltages, RFI and lightning, which makes knowing all the economical and practical methods of solving these problems a high priority. SNC’s Power Line Interference Seminars have been presented regionally as well as onsite for operating companies throughout the world. More than 4,000 professionals have benefited from our Solutions Seminars since 1982.

Attendees range from staff level engineering to central office and field personnel from telcos, railroads, power utilities, consulting companies, interconnects, equipment manufacturers and public service commissions.

This four day course reviews the principles of AC induction and its affects on metallic telecommunication cable facilities. Covered are practical techniques for locating, identifying and reducing or mitigating the main cause of noise… power line interference. One full day deals specifically with “Fundamentals of AC Induction.” Much of the class time is devoted to real world applications on troubleshooting and effective use of test equipment, with very little time spent on theory and mathematical formulas.

Class discussion is emphasized, so attendees are encouraged to bring specific data and test readings (voltage to ground, current, noise, power influence, etc.). There is also time after class and during meals to discuss problems and solutions with instructors and others who are seeking answers to common problems.

Program:
The SNC AC Induction Problems & Solution Seminar teaches practical, economical solutions to the problems you face every day. We’ll discuss AC induction, harmonics, transients, and noise and have live AC induction demonstration equipment on hand to demonstrate techniques. Learn how to troubleshoot and effectively use test equipment, how to analyze specific test readings and data, and the effect that AC induction, harmonics, lightning, transients, spikes and surges has on telephone pairs. Most importantly, learn how to solve the noise and protection problems you face every day.

Learn metallic cable facilities protection, through learning Ground Potential Rise (GPR) calculations and protection schemes for all towers and substations. Class will run from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and until noon on Friday. Tuesday’s class will specifically teach “Fundamentals of AC Induction,” and instructors will be available throughout the week for individual questions. Course fee includes three dinners, three lunches, coffee breaks and course materials. The class stays together for most meals, helping to stimulate interaction and sharing of ideas… one of the keys to the success of the program.

Who Should Attend:
The course will help anyone involved in the engineering, maintenance or manufacture of copper outside plant or the telecommunications equipment connected to them. Our attendees range from staff level engineering to central office and field personnel from telcos, railroads, power utilities, interconnects, consulting firms, equipment manufacturers and public service commissions.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn first-hand from the experts. In these cost-conscious times it’s more important than ever to have efficient solutions to noise and protection problems that will make your copper plant work in today’s telephone world.

Instructors:
The course is taught by well-known professionals who enjoy very successful careers as specialists, not only in solving noise, AC induction and protection problems, but also in training others in their companies about this elusive science. They will share their vast experiences, methods and shortcuts with you.

Terry Avery — Maintenance Engineering Support, QWEST. Terry is one of his company's key troubleshooters, providing technical and field support for a large area in the Northwest. Terry's specialty is working with power companies to deal with harmonics affecting telephone cables.

Harvey Nerhood — Harvey spent his career with Ameritech as an ICEP engineer and is currently a member of the IEEE sub committee preparing standards for the protection of wireline communication facilities serving power stations. He is also well versed on noise mitigation techniques, and will provide seminar attendees with an overview of high voltage protection issues for communication facilities entering high voltage environments.

Roger Tokarz — Roger is a well-known consultant and trainer whose expertise is known throughout the United States. Roger will open our seminar on Tuesday with his “Fundamentals of AC Induction” presentation. This thorough and solid introduction to noise mitigation provides the foundation needed to build future success. Along with his presentation you’ll receive Roger’s popular book on noise mitigation.

Keith Brandt — Keith is the apex training / fault locating consultant on cable fault locating, B&G and ADSL, 2 and 2+ deployment and is a subject matter expert on electrical interference. His expertise in power line interference abatement has kept him busy for 39 years working with telecom and power companies along with test set and communications equipment manufactures. Keith will share his expertise with you during our seminar and in his 350+ page book he authored, "Communications Solutions."

Bob Hillegonds — Communication Protection Services specializes in the planning, installation and maintenance of High Voltage Protection equipment for telecommunications in power substation enviroments. Owner, Bob Hillegonds has more than 20 years experience in the telco industry and is factory trained and certified in the installation of all Lyte Lynx High Voltage Isolation products. Communication Protection Services is available for consultation in the planning of new systems, the installation of the new systems and the maintenance of new and/or existing protection. Please contact SNC for further information regarding Communication Protection Services.


Course Fee
Seminar fee is $950.00.
Payment in full is due 10 days prior to seminar.
Make all checks payable to: SNC Manufacturing Co., Inc.

The seminar training will be held at the Hawthorn Inn & Suites. When booking your room at the Hawthorn Inn & Suites make sure that you tell them that you are part of the SNC Seminar group since we have reserved a block of rooms at a special seminar rate. Please visit the Hawthorn Inn & Suites or call 1-920-303-1133 for more information. Shuttle available from Appleton airport through hotel, with 24 hour advance notice

Accommodations
Hotel is not included in price of seminar. Attendees are responsible for their own room reservations as well as travel arrangements. Please contact SNC if you need assistance.

Additional Information:
The following information will help you plan your schedule: Class will begin at 8:00am. School should wind up about 4:30pm on the first day, followed by a "social hour" and dinner. The schedule is the same on the second and third days. The last day's class runs until noon.

Comfortable, casual attire is appropriate for class and all functions. A light jacket is also appropriate since it does get cool in the evening.

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to call.

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