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    Neil Finch
    Instructor

2007 Training Series
PLC | instrumentation |CCST

A series of three instrumentation courses has been scheduled this year by the ISA Los Angeles Section. Classes will be held on weekday evenings. Each of the three courses will consist of nine classroom and lab hours. Courses will be conducted by professional instrumentation trainers and are not product specific. Professional Development Certificates will be awarded to those who complete each class.

Those who register for the first class by Tuesday, August 21st, will receive a free copy of the course textbook, Condensed Handbook of Measurement and Control, 2nd Edition, by N.E. Battikha. After Aug 21st, this book will also be offered at 10% off the regular price of $69 for members, $75 for non-members. Direct link to this book on the ISA website: http://tinyurl.com/FR2Q7.

Instrumentation Level 2 Training & CCST Review consists of three evenings. The first session will be held February 22nd at the Carson Convention Center in conjunction with Instrumentation 2007. Instructors will be Neil Finch and Gary Penny.

    Thurs, Feb 22 - CCST Review
    Thurs, Mar 1 - Analytical Instrumentation, ISA Symbols and Math for
                        Instrumentation
    Thurs, Mar 8 - CEMS Calibration and Maintenance

    (Mar 1 & 8 classes are 5:00-8:00 pm; Feb 22 class time 5:00-5:30 pm)

Basic-to-Advanced PLC Programming is a hands-on course using student laptops as the training tool. Each student will use an instructional aid to program a live simulation on their computer. There will also be review of programming components to enlighten even an experienced technician and increase his experience level. 9 hours total training. A RSLogix PLC Simulator and ProSim-II Simulation disc will be provided as part of the package. Students will need to bring their own laptop computer. Instructors: Orlando Manahan and Neil Finch (pictured).

    Tues, May 8 - Introduction to PLC Programming and Lab
    Tues, May 15 - Practical Programming and Lab
    Thurs, May 22 - More Programming and Lab

    (All classes are 5:00-8:00 pm)

Who should attend?
Those who need to get up to speed on current instrumentation technology should attend. This series of training classes is not just for the experienced engineer and technician, but will be valuable for instrument sales people, project managers as well as for those new to the field. After taking this course, attendees will better understand how to assess, compare and select the various methods of measurement and control.

What are the class materials?
The basic registration fee include a PLC training CD and supporting documentation. The textbook is Condensed Handbook of Measurement and Control, 2nd Edition, by N.E. Battikha, which will be offered at 20% off the regular price of $69 for members, $75 for non-members. Or you can purchase the book yourself at full price from ISA. Direct link to this book on the ISA website: http://tinyurl.com/FR2Q7.

What is the cost?
Registration fee for ISA members is $150 per course or $365 for all three.(For non-members, $195 per course or $450 for all three. ISA membership is $85. A special rate is offered for full-time students - call for information. There will be a small charge for class materials for each course.

Where will it be held?
All courses will be held at the Gas Company's Energy Resource Center in Downey, except for the Feb 22 session, which will be held at Instrumentation 2007 at the Carson Convention Center (www.instrumentation2007.com).

Class size is limited
Classes will be limited to 20 students. Please note that registration is not complete and your seat will not be reserved until payment has been received by the Section.

Registration and Refund Information
Should you change your mind by the first class meeting or if the course is cancelled for any reason, your full registration fee will be refunded. To register, please mail your check, made out to "ISA Los Angeles Section," to the address below. Indicate if you are an ISA member to get the special discount. Also indicate which session(s) you are registering for. Please include a daytime phone number. Mail to:

    ISA Los Angeles Section
    Instrumentation Training
    P.O. Box 5770
    El Monte, CA 91734

For more information
For more information and to sign up by phone, please contact Neil Finch at
(951) 675-3395 or nfinch@ci.glendale.ca.us.