December 6, 2012 – Phoenix Contact announces its schedule of training classes for the beginning of 2013. All classes combine theory with hands-on exercises to prepare students to apply the lessons learned in real-world situations.
Phoenix Contact hosts the following classes at its USA headquarters, 586 Fulling Mill Road, Middletown, PA 17057:
- Safety Technology (
- Advance Network Security ( February 28 - March 1): The class reviews basic routing concepts and different types of firewalls.
- Surge is Simple (
- Motor Control (
- Ethernet (
- Wireless (
- Integration of I/O and Controllers ( April 12): The class configures an entire EtherNet/IP network using all Phoenix Contact components and software tools.
February 26 - 27): This class explains machine safety technology and standards with workshops for safety relays and controllers.
It also includes an overview of VPN technology, mGuard application scenarios and hands-on labs.
April 2 - 3): This class provides a technical compass for two different surge scenarios: increase awareness of the need for surge protection, and analyze the customer’s need and solve the surge problem.
April 4 - 5): This class will discuss branch motor circuit components, code regulations, arc flash safety, sizing a motor and three-wire hold circuits.
April 8 - 9): This class restates basic and advanced Ethernet concepts: assigning IP address, switch configuration, network topology, diagnostics and troubleshooting, configuring a firewall at layer 2 - 4 to protect a network and setting up simple routing and NAT.
April 10 - 11): This class explains wireless fundamentals, including unlicensed, ISM bands, spread spectrum, cellular, security, antennas; online selection tools; and an overview of VPN.
Tie together all the Ethernet and wireless concepts previously presented during this week’s training and propose Phoenix Contact alternatives to traditional EtherNet/IP control solutions.
Phoenix Contact develops and manufactures industrial electrical and electronic technology products that power, protect, connect and automate systems and equipment for a wide range of industries. Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG, Blomberg, Germany, operates 50 international subsidiaries, including Phoenix Contact USA in Middletown, Pa.
