COURSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FOR UTILITIES 101 June 12, 2018 EUCI Conference Center Denver, CO Enjoyed the course and is good information for me to use in my job. District Sales Manager, Power & Tel Supply TAG US #EUCIEvents FOLLOW US @EUCIEvents EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.8 CEUs for the course
OVERVIEW As technology advances and the rapid growth of data produced by electric utilities continues to increase, utilities need to know what technology is available that will maximize their investment in communication networks while ensuring reliable and secure data transmission. Increasingly, utilities are turning to wireless technology, however, there is no one size fits all solution, therefore, it is important for utility leaders to be well versed in the technology and regulations. This seminar is targeted toward increasing the knowledge of non-technical staff who work with or have an interest in Wireless Communications Systems in Electrical Utilities. The seminar discusses basic concepts ranging from what is wireless? to the functions of the major components in wireless communications systems. Telecommunications regulatory bodies will be introduced and the roles of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) will be discussed. Attendees will learn how transmitters, receivers, antennas, cables and propagation fit together to make a functioning wireless communication system. The concept of a smart grid will be introduced, why electric utilities need one, as well as the role of wireless communications in implementing a smart Grid will be examined. The seminar is presented in a professional manner which is not stressful. No one will be called on to participate, however, it is delivered in a way which encourages questions and interactive discussions between the attendees and the instructor on the issues they are facing and the things they want to learn. It is not death by PowerPoint. The participants will have a fun and rewarding learning experience. Since this is a basic seminar, a prior background in wireless communications or engineering is not expected or required. The following topics will be included from a non-technical perspective: A history and background of the wireless industry Definitions of terms applicable in the wireless communications and smart grid industries The frequency spectrum The introduction of decibels and why they are used in wireless communications systems How propagation works Definition and discussion of alternative wireless technologies Relevant industry forums Hardware and software vendors Standards bodies Security issues An introduction to the smart grid, exploring such issues as what is it? and who needs it? A discussion about the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) and their relationships to wireless communications The FCC website will be discussed, with a brief exploration regarding the information that is available there Licensing by site and by geographic area will be discussed, with discussion regarding how buildout requirements are applied LEARNING OUTCOMES Discuss wireless communications basics and how it supports the smart grid Review the history of the industry and how it continues to evolve Identify the relevant forums and initiatives that shape the industry Explain the types of wireless communications technologies and the reasons for their use in the smart grid Examine the components and functions of communications systems Identify opportunities and challenges in the utility marketplace of the future PAGE 2
AGENDA TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018 8:00-8:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Course Timing 12:00-1:00 pm Group Luncheon Session 1 - Wireless Communications Basics Wireless Communications Definitions and Key Terms o The Transmitter o The Receiver o The Transmission Medium o What is Modulation? o The Frequency Spectrum o The Concept of Wavelength o Antennas and Propagation Fundamentals - What is the role of an antenna? - Why do they have such different types and sizes? - How does propagation work? - Free Space Loss - Diffraction o Alternate Communications Access Technologies - Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) - Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) - Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) o Alternate Communications System Types - Satellite - Microwave - Wireless Session 2 - Overview of the Wireless Communications Industry The Wireless Carriers (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and others) Relevant Industry Forums o Utilities Telecom Council (UTC) o International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) o Energy Telecommunications and Electrical Association (ENTELEC) o National Spectrum Management Association (NSMA) Hardware and Software Vendors o Broadband o Wideband o Narrowband o Tower Site Vendors Standards Bodies o ITU o Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) o Telecommunication Industry Association o The National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) Security Issues o The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) o Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) PAGE 3
TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018 (CONTINUED) Session 3 The Smart Grid Definition of a Smart Grid Network o Organizational Focus Structure of a Smart Grid o Logical Partitions Who Needs it and Why? Historical Perspective o SCADA Implications for the Future o The Internet of Things Session 4 - The Regulatory Environment The Roles of Multiple Wireless Communications Bodies o ITU o FCC o NTIA The FCC Website o Searching Licenses and Applications o Searching Antenna Structure Registrations (ASR) o Spectrum Auctions The Structure of FCC Licenses o Site Licenses o Geographic Area Licenses Build-Out Requirements o The Concept of Substantial Service o Safe Harbor INSTRUCTOR Gerald L. (Jerry) Armes Aurastar Information Systems Mr. Armes has extensive wireless communications experience and has been a registered professional engineer in Texas for many years. He has designed, licensed and/or managed the construction of satellite, microwave, and wireless systems for private organizations such as Cylix Communications, the Associated Press, The Moody Bible Institute, Curacao Telecom and the Royal Court of Saudi Arabia. This included providing engineering services to Corporations, International Telecommunications Regulatory Organizations and the Electric Utility and Energy Industries over his career. In the past five years, he has been engaged as the primary architect on a wireless Smart Grid project that encompasses hundreds of base station facilities and thousands of utility industry field devices, using five separate auctioned spectrum bands. He was a cofounder and CEO of a spectrum management firm Spectrum Planning, Inc. (SPI). That company was sold in 1988 and today is a part of Comsearch. Over his career, he has worked extensively with the FCC, both in obtaining licenses for clients, and teaching FCC sponsored courses under the United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI) program. Mr. Armes holds a BS Degree from Rose Polytechnic Institute (now Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), an MS Degree from Southern Methodist University, and an MBA degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He has extensive training and public speaking experience in Digital Wireless Communications, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) standards, Frequency Management & Monitoring, and Satellite Communications. He has taught hundreds of international students in forums in Argentina, Australia, Israel, Malaysia, South Korea, and numerous other countries. PAGE 4
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PROGRAM Participants must sign in/out each day and be in attendance for the entirety of the course to be eligible for continuing education credit. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS PowerPoint presentation and open discussion will be used in this course. IACET CREDITS EUCI has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). In obtaining this accreditation, EUCI has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/ IACET Standard which is recognized internationally as a standard of good practice. As a result of their Authorized Provider status, EUCI is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.8 CEUs for the course. EVENT LOCATION EUCI Conference Center 4601 DTC Blvd., B-100 NEARBY HOTELS Hyatt Place Denver Tech Center 8300 E. Crescent Parkway, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (0.9 miles away) Call Central Reservations at 888-492-8847 and ask for the corporate rate of $149 under the Group Code: EUCI. or visit https://denvertechcenter.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html?corp_id=102338 for the corporate/group rate using the Group Code: EUCI Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center 7800 E. Tufts Ave Phone: 303-779-1234 0.3 miles away Hilton Garden Inn Denver Tech Center 7675 E. Union Ave Phone: 303-770-4200 0.6 miles away Denver Marriott Tech Center 4900 S. Syracuse St Phone: 303-779-1100 0.7 miles away PAGE 5
WWW.EUCI.COM p: 303-770-8800 f: 303-741-0849 Please make checks payable to: PMA" EVENT LOCATION EUCI Conference Center 4601 DTC Blvd., B-100 SEE NEARBY HOTELS ON PAGE 5 PLEASE SELECT WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FOR UTILITIES 101 COURSE: JUNE 12, 2018 DENVER, CO: US $995 Early bird on or before May 25, 2018: US $895 ENERG ZE WEEKLY How did you hear about this event? (direct e-mail, colleague, speaker(s), etc.) Print Name Job Title Company What name do you prefer on your name badge? Address City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country Phone Email List any dietary or accessibility needs here CREDIT CARD INFORMATION Name on Card Billing Address Account Number Billing City Billing State Exp. Date Security Code (last 3 digits on the back of Billing Zip Code/Postal Code Visa and MC or 4 digits on front of AmEx) OR Enclosed is a check for $ to cover registrations. Substitutions & Cancellations Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before May 11, 2018 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of course cancellation, EUCI s liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at at 303-770-8800. (201) 871-0474. EUCI reserves the right to alter this program without prior notice. PAGE 6