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Biometric Access Control in Building Automation

Biometric access control systems use unique physical or behavioral characteristics, such as fingerprints or facial features, to verify individuals' identities. This technology has gained significant traction in building automation, particularly for entry and sensitive area authorization, promising...

Taking BAS to the Cloud: Exploring the Advantages and Considerations

Building Automation Systems (BAS) have become a cornerstone of modern building management, offering the promise of optimized energy consumption, improved occupant comfort, and streamlined operations. However, traditional on-premise BAS solutions can present limitations in scalability, remote...

Power Quality Training


Power Usage Effectiveness in Data Centers

Guidance for calculation of efficiency in data centers BY VICTOR AVELAR, Schneider Electric The benefits of determining data center infrastructure efficiency as part of an effective energy management plan are widely recognized. The standard metrics of power usage effectiveness (PUE) and its...

Electrical Grounding and the Weather

How resistance testing is affected by the elements BY JEFF JOWETT, Megger Ground resistance testing is affected by the weather as much as any common electrical test—and sometimes even more so. Both the instrument and the test item are affected. With ground resistance testing, the test item is not...

Arc Flash Training


Arc Flash Mitigation in LV Systems

A common misconception within the electrical industry is that low-voltage systems (typically operating at 600V or lower) pose a lesser arc flash risk than their higher voltage counterparts. While the potential incident energy may be lower in some cases, underestimating the hazards present in...

Overcoming Resistance to Change in Arc Flash Practices

Implementing new arc flash safety innovations often requires significant changes in organizational practices and culture. Resistance to change is a common challenge that can hinder the successful adoption of these safety innovations, impacting the overall effectiveness of arc flash risk...

Electrical Training

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UPS Systems Training

Our 2-Day UPS Systems Training course teaches the proper and effective techniques for designing, operating, testing and maintaining UPS and emergency power systems. This two-day technical course begins with a discussion of the need for UPS systems. It then covers the relative comparisons between various UPS topologies and their modes of operation. The batteries used for UPS systems are covered next. How a battery works, their maintenance, safety and testing is thoroughly discussed. A solid...

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