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Training for the Region

In 2013, the OMICRON Academy opened its training center in Manama, Bahrain. Manama is in an ideal position to serve the Middle East due its central location, road connec-tion to Saudi Arabia and excellent air links to the major cities in the region. The facility, situated in the prestigious and easily accessible Al Moayyed Tower, is very well equipped with a wide selection of equipment from OMICRON’s product range. It provides a combination of actual test objects and simula-tion tools to enable practical training. Our experienced trainers are fluent in Arabic and English, enabling them to provide effective training for customers throughout the Middle East and for Arabic and English speakers in North Africa. In addition to the courses provided in our training center, OMICRON can also deliver training in other countries in the region, which can take place either in a suitable central location or at the customer’s site. Training with the OMICRON Academy will enable customers to get the most from their OMICRON equip-ment, allowing it to be used in the most efficient and effective way.

Types of Training

With flexible locations possibilities, training is offered at our Training Center in Manama, at our customers’ premises and online for remote attendance.

> Scheduled Training These courses take place regularly at the OMICRON Academy on fixed dates. You will benefit from exchanging experiences with other students and from working with the Academy’s dedicated training equipment.

> Customized Training These courses are planned specifically for you and are tailored to your requirements. They can take place at a variety of locations, including the Manama Training Center, customer premises or a location of your choice.

> Webinars Our webinars are short interactive online courses. To participate, only a computer, a microphone, a fast Internet connection and speakers or headset are necessary.

Convenient Location

The training center is easily accessible via the Bahrain International Airport, which is located just 13.6 km away on the island of Muharraq. As Bahrain is linked to Saudi Arabia by the King Fahad Causeway, it can also be reached comfortably by car.

There are several hotels within 10 minutes walking distance:

> Elite Seef Residence Tel: +973 17 58 3388, www.elitegroup4u.com

> Elite Tower +973 17 112177, www.elitetower-manama.com

> Fraser Suites Seef +973 17 56 9333, www.frasershospitality.com

> Hani Suites & Spa Hotel +973 17 58 1100, www.hanisuites.com

Contact Us

OMICRON electronics Middle East Office 3901 & 3902 Al Moayyed Tower Al Seef District Kingdom of Bahrain Tel. +973 1711 6400 Fax +973 1711 6401 academy.mideast@omicronenergy.com

www.omicronenergy.com/mideast-training

Who Should Attend

Our professional training courses cover multiple levels ranging from fundamental through to advanced topics. Areas covered include: how to use the equipment, different applications of the equipment, and theoretical understanding.

Built around real testing situations, these courses are ideal for technicians and engineers from electrical utilities, industrial plants, equipment manufacturers and service companies.

Work Areas

Attendees include technicians and engineers in the fields of:

> Design and commissioning

> Substation maintenance

> Asset management

> Protection

> Metering

Power System Protection Testing with the OMICRON Test Universe

Learn how to

> perform commissioning, trouble-shooting and periodic tests of protection relays

> test overcurrent, distance and transformer differential relays with the OMICRON Test Universe

> create and modify automated test plans and customized test reports

> use the OMICRON Test Universe from basic principles

Training topics

> Quick current and voltage output for easy wiring tests

> Configuration of the test object parameters and the test hardware

> Creating test plans which adapt automatically to newly entered relay settings

> Creating a flexible test plan for overcurrent relays including testing pick-up values and trip times

> Hands-on testing of the overcurrent protection function

> Creating a flexible test plan for distance relays including testing the trip times and zone reaches as well as switch on to fault (manual close) and auto-reclosing

> Hands-on testing of distance relays

> Creating a flexible test plan for transformer differential relays including testing the stability during external faults, the tripping characteristic, the trip times and the harmonic restraints

> Hands-on testing of transformer differential relays

Get to know

> Control Center, QuickCMC, Ramping, Pulse Ramping, Overcurrent, Advanced Distance, State Sequencer, Autoreclosure, Advanced Differential (Diff Configuration, Diff Operating Characteristic, Diff Trip Time Characteristic, Diff Harmonic Restraint)

> CMC 256, CMC 256plus, CMC 356

Your learning experience

In theoretical and hands-on sessions the tests are explained and applied utilizing available relays. This ensures that you will profi t from realistic test situations. Our experienced trainer provides you with relevant background information and takes your specifi c questions into account during the training.

The audience

Technical staff from electrical utilities, service companies and manufacturers involved in protection testing

Your previous knowledge

Basic knowledge of power system protection

Duration: Language: Course ID: Course fee:

4 days English C.0047.AAH EUR 2,000

M/G

Protection Testing

Protection Testing helps to ensure proper protection functions for the safe operation of substation assets and a secure power supply.

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Measurement Equipment Testing with the OMICRON Test Universe

Learn how to

> establish communication with the CMC Test set

> connect the CMC to a Test Object

> configure the hardware

> enter relevant Test Object parameters

> perform manual and automated testing on protection relays

Training topics

> Summary of OMICRON Secondary Test Equipment

> Explaining the basic steps of testing with TU software

> Using the auxiliary DC on CMC 256 and CMC 356

> Updating of OMICRON Licenses with the License Manager

> Establishing a connection between PC and CMCs equipped with NET-1

> Easy testing of transducers with QuickCMC

> Automated testing of transducers

> Automated testing of kWhr & kVarh meters

> Creating automated test runs

Get to know

> Quick CMC, Transducer, Meter, OMICRON Control Center (OCC)

> CMC 256, CMC 256plus, CMC 356, CMC 353

Your learning experience

This course will enable you to take full advantage of the versatility of the OMICRON CMC test set for meter and transducer testing.

The audience

This course is aimed at new employees in electrical utilities or companies responsible for testing and maintenance of measurements systems.

Your previous knowledge

Basic knowledge of power system measurement would be benefi cial.

Duration: Language: Course ID: Course fee:

2 days English C.0087.BBX EUR 1,000

M/G

Measurement Equipment Testing

Measurement Equipment Testing helps to ensure accurate measurement of electrical energy and other physical values for transparent consumption data and assessment of PC phenomena.

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IEC 61850 Basics, Application and Testing

Learn how to

> design and analyze IEC 61850 based communication systems

> use the client/server, GOOSE and sampled values services for power utility automation

> configure the communication according to the IEC 61850-6 standard

> perform commissioning and functional testing of IEC 61850 based IEDs and systems

Training topics

> Basics of IEC 61850

> Data models and services

> Specific communication mappings

> Configuration and engineering

> Basic aspects for designing communication networks

> Client/server communication for SCADA applications

> GOOSE analyses and applications

> Sampled Values basics

> Testing of IEC 61850 IEDs and systems

> Hands-on configuring and testing of an IEC 61850 application

Get to know

> IEDScout, SVScout, GOOSE Configuration module, Sampled Values Configuration module

> CMC test sets with Ethernet adapter

Your learning experience

Our experienced trainer provides a thorough introduction to the IEC 61850 standard. In alternating theoretical and hands-on sessions the main aspects of the standard are explained. You will become familiar with the implementation of IEC 61850 in IEDs from diff erent manufacturers. Participants will work on our test towers for confi guring and testing a real IEC 61850 application. The test towers are equipped with Siemens and Areva IEDs, circuit breaker IED simulators and CMC test sets.

The audience

Technical staff from electrical utilities or companies involved in project planning, commissioning or maintenance of IEC 61850 systems

Your previous knowledge

Basic knowledge of electrical engineering

Duration: Language: Course ID: Course fee:

2 days English C.0055.AAA EUR 2,000

M/G

Power Utility Communication

Power Utility Communication enables applying the engineering process according to IEC 61850 standard and testing the performance of the substation communication network.

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Testing Current Transformers with the CT Analyzer

Learn how to

> use the advantages of the CT Analyzer approach for CT testing

> classify CTs according to relevant standards

> assess specified parameters of a CT

> generate test reports with the PC tool set

Training topics

> Basics of current transformers (Electro-physical principles, different types and designs)

> Relevant standards for CTs to understand the CT Analyzer’s settings

> Measuring principle and operation of the CT Analyzer for effective CT testing

> CT Analyzer PC tool set for easy preparation and reporting of CT testing

Get to know

> CT Analyzer

> Classes and relevant content of the standard IEC 600 44-1 and IEC 600 44-6

> Classes and relevant content of the standard ANSI C57.13

Your learning experience

A reasonable and refreshing mix of live presentations of the device, logically arranged theory content and practical mea-surements on OMICRON’s instrument transformers allows you to broaden your engineering knowledge and equips you to use the CT Analyzer for eff ective CT testing and reporting. By working in small groups you will have the possibility to explore the device and the physical properties of diff erent kinds of CTs and discuss upcoming questions with group members and the trainer.

The audience

Technical staff involved in CT testing in utilities, transmission, distribution and generation networks, railway grids, service companies and manufacturers

Your previous knowledge

Knowledge of electrical engineering

Duration: Language: Course ID: Course fee:

1 day English C.0061.BBX EUR 500

M/G

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Instrument Transformer Testing

Instrument Transformer Testing helps to verify proper function of the instrument transformer as well as to determine the insulation condition and fault types.

Diagnosis of Distribution and Power Transformers

Learn how to

> perform diagnostic measurements on transformers

> interpret and evaluate the measurement results

> correlate results from different measurement methods

Training topics

> Introduction to the diagnosis of transformers

> Electrical basic tests on a transformer

Transformer Ratio

Winding Resistance

On-load Tap Changer Test

Short-circuit impedance measurement

> Introduction to the measurement of tan δ (dielectric loss factor) and the frequency response of the dielectric (FDS)

Measurement of dissipation factor on insulation of windings

Implementation and interpretation of results

> Introduction to the sweep frequency response analysis of the scanning coils (SFRA)

Measurement principles of the SFRA

Implementation and interpretation of results

Get to know

> CPC 100, CP SB1, CP TD1

> DIRANA

> FRANEO 800

> PTM (Primary Test Manager)

Your learning experience

Participants acquire the knowledge and skills to perform and operate diagnostic tests (conventional or advanced as FRSL measures, FRA, FDS) on power and distribution transformers. Subsequently this knowledge is embodied in practical work.

The audience

Technicians and engineers from utilities or companies responsible for maintenance and diagnostics of power transformers.

Your previous knowledge

General knowledge of power and distribution transformers

Duration: Language: Course ID: Course fee:

4 day English C.0145.EAX EUR 2000

M/G

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Power Transformer Testing & Monitoring

Power Transformer Testing and Monitoring enables detecting fault types as well assessing the transformer’s insulation condition.

Measurements of Line Impedances and on Grounding Systems with the CPC 100 and CP CU1

Learn how to

> connect the test set to a power line by following relevant safety procedures

> perform line impedance measurement by using the dedicated template

> interpret the results of the line impedance measurement and get the relevant data for the distance relay settings

> perform ground impedance as well as step and touch voltage measurements by using the dedicated templates

> interpret the results of the ground impedance and step and touch voltage measurements

Training topics

> K-factor theory for understanding of relay parameterization

> Application and use of the CP CU1 hardware

> Connection of the test set to the power line

> Performing and assessing line impedance measurements

> Deriving settings for distance protection devices

> Performing and assessing ground impedance / step and touch potential measurement

Get to know

> Sequencer test card

> Dedicated templates for line impedance, ground impedance as well as step and touch voltage measurement

> CP CU1 and CP GB1

> CP AL1

Your learning experience

A reasonable and refreshing mix of live presentations of the device, logically arranged theory content and practical measure-ments on an overhead line or a power cable allows you to broaden your engineering related knowledge and equips you to use the CPC 100 in combination with the CP CU1 and the CP AL1 for eff ective line and ground impedance measurements and reporting. By measuring on a real overhead line or power cable you will become aware of the importance of safety procedures and have the opportunity to perform measurements with the test set up on your own.

The audience

Technical staff from utilities or companies involved in determining data for relay parameterization and for measuring and assessing grounding systems

Your previous knowledge

Knowledge of electrical engineering

Duration: Language: Course ID: Course fee:

1,5 days English C.0060.BBX EUR 1,250

M/G

Cable Testing & Monitoring Cable Testing & Monitoring helps to determine the condition of the cable insulation and assuring its quality during the production process.

Transmission Line TestingTransmission Line Testing enables getting data for correct short circuit calculation, fault location and relay parameterization.

Grounding System TestingGrounding System Testing allows drawing conclusions about the ground-ing system condition and verifying safety requirements.

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Introduction to the CIBANO 500 and Testing Circuit Breakers

Learn how to

> perform commissioning and periodic tests of circuit breakers with the CIBANO 500

> prepare, perform and document tests easily with the control software PTM (Primary Test Manager)

> interpret, assess and compare measurement results

Training topics

> Constructional and operational characteristics of circuit breakers relevant for testing

> Overview of measurement principles to illustrate the different procedures

> Interpreting and assessing measurement results

> Introduction to the hardware and software features

> Typical procedures for testing contact resistances, minimum pick-up voltages, timing including undervoltage condition as well as coil/motor current analysis

> Hands-on testing on a circuit breaker model

Get to know

> CIBANO 500

> CB MC2

> PTM (Primary Test Manager)

Your learning experience

Benefi t from a refreshing mix of live presentations of the device, logically arranged theory content and practical measure-ments on a circuit breaker model. This will equip you to use CIBANO 500 for eff ective circuit breaker testing. By working in small groups every participant has the possibility to explore the device and discuss upcoming questions with group members and the trainer.

The audience

Technical staff from utilities or service companies responsible for circuit breaker testing

Your previous knowledge

Knowledge of electrical engineering

Duration: Language: Course ID: Course fee:

2 days English C.0105.AAX EUR 1,000

M/G

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Circuit Breaker / Switchgear Testing

Circuit Breaker and Switchgear Testing helps to assess CB’s condition, verifying proper electrical connections, adequate tension and intact contacts.

M/G

Partial Discharge (PD) Testing on Transformers, Generators and Motors with MPD 500/600

Learn how to

> measure PD on high voltage devices with MPD 500/600 and detect PD in UHF range using UHF 620

> localize PD in oil filled transformers and reactors using PDL650

> perform measurements to determine the insulation condition and identify fault types and fault location

> evaluate aging and deterioration processes in primary assets by PD measurements

> monitor the quality of the production process by performing measurements on assembled parts

> apply PD technology to design or redesign devices exposed to high voltage

Training topics

> Understanding the physics behind partial discharges

> Getting to know the MPD system and understanding how partial discharges are measured

> Connecting MPD to high voltage devices, such as power transformers, generators and motors

> Performing partial discharge tests according to IEC 60270 and the IEC standard of the test object

> Performing PD detection using UHF method

> Performing acoustic PD localization in oil filled transformers and reactors

> Performing real partial discharge hands-on sessions and interpreting partial discharge test results

> Getting to know PRPD, 3PARD and 3CFRD/3FREQ diagrams to discriminate noise

> Classifying partial discharge types and determining the risk for the test objects

> Synchronous and multichannel partial discharge testing for optimized test results

> Performing measurements in frequency and time domains

> Handling interferences (unit gating, amplitude gating, dynamic gating)

> Getting to know the software of MPD 500/600 for efficient measurements

Get to know

> PRPD/fingerprints, 3PARD, 3FREQ, Q(V), trend analysis, RIV, gating of interferences

> PDL 650 (acoustic partial discharge locator), MPD 500/600 and accessories

Your learning experience

Benefi t from a refreshing mix of live presentations of the device, plausibly arranged theory content and practical measure-ments on diff erent models. This will empower you to perform PD Testing. By working in groups every participant has the possibility to explore the device and discuss upcoming questions with group members and the trainer.

The audience

Technical staff from electric utilities, railway and service companies as well as manufacturers involved in PD testing

Your previous knowledge

Knowledge of electrical engineering

Get your individual off er or fi nd out more at www.omicron.academy

Duration: Language: Course ID: Course fee:

4.5 days English C.0064.BBE EUR 2,250

Rotating Machines Testing & Monitoring

Rotating Machines Testing & Monitoring helps to detect defects in the insulation, or damage to the winding structure for generator and motor condition assessment.

M/G

Subject to change without notice.

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OMICRON is an international company serving the electrical power industry with innovative testing and diagnostic solutions. The application of OMICRON products allows users to assess the condition of the primary and secondary equipment on their systems with complete confidence. Services offered in the area of consulting, commissioning, testing, diagnosis and training make the product range complete.

Customers in more than 140 countries rely on the company’s ability to supply leading-edge technology of excellent quality. Service centers on all continents provide a broad base of knowledge and extraordinary customer support. All of this together with our strong network of sales partners is what has made our company a market leader in the electrical power industry.

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OMICRON electronics Middle East

Office 3901 & 3902 Al Moayyed Tower Al Seef District Kingdom of Bahrain +973 1711 6400 academy.mideast@omicronenergy.com

www.omicronenergy.com/mideast-training