Pre-Conference Seminars

Sunday, February 12

  • 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
  • Attendee and Exhibitor Registration and Information
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  • 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
  • BICSI Community
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Pre-conference Seminar

  • 9 a.m.-noon
    • The Changing Video Environment - Understanding Digital Video Technology and Infrastructure
      • Joseph Cornwall, Lastar, Moraine, Ohio

      3 CECs RCDD, RITP, ITS Installer/Technician

      In this seminar the attendee will learn about all aspects of video display, starting with analog basics and progressing to the changing world of digital video. We will explore the characteristics of digital A/V signal distribution and technology as it is used in digital signage, presentation systems, collaborative and educational spaces, hospitality and health care facilities. The attendee will also learn about TMDS, the basic underlying technology used for all Displayport, HDMI and DVI-D signals, including an overview of installation challenges and how video signals will evolve in the near future. If A/V will be a part of your future business model, you should register for this seminar.
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Pre-conference Seminar

  • 1:30-4:30 p.m.
    • Data Center Efficiency - New Opportunities - The Design Impact of ASHRAE TC 9.9.2011
      • Julius Neudorfer, Hawthorne, New York

      3 CECs – RCDD, RITP, DCDC, ITS Installer/Technician

      ASHRAE TC 9.9 changed the environmental envelope in 2011 by introducing a roadmap that outlined a significant path to increase the operational hours during which economizer systems are able to be used. It also gave data centers the opportunity to become "chillerless," eliminating mechanical cooling systems entirely, in order to realize improved Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE). This has tremendous impact and implications for data center design and operation.
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  • 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • BICSI Exhibition and Reception
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Monday, February 13

  • 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
  • Attendee and Exhibitor Registration and Information
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  • 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
  • BICSI Community
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  • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Credential Holders Lounge
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  • 8-8:30 a.m.
  • Exam Check-in
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  • 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Guest Hospitality Lounge
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  • 8:30-9 a.m.
  • New Member and First-Time Attendee Orientation (repeats at 4 p.m.)
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  • 8:30 a.m.-noon
  • RCDD, RITP, RTPM(i), DCDC, ESS, NTS, OSP, WD Exams
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Pre-conference Seminar

  • 9 a.m.-noon
    • AV and IT Connectivity Design for Ceilings, Walls, Floors and Tables
      • Glenn Collinge, FSR Inc., Woodland Park, New Jersey

      3 CECs – RCDD, RITP, ITS Installer/Technician

      Considered a vital business technology, audiovisual applications are now commonplace in a variety of environments. For everything from educational smart boards, and projector and presentation systems, to videoconferencing, digital signage and sound systems, audiovisual and IT connectivity is being installed in ceilings, walls, floors and tables in offices, boardrooms, classrooms, auditoriums, public spaces and courtrooms. Understanding the variety of audiovisual devices and enclosures, knowing which connector type supports which application and ensuring cable management and aesthetics during installation is key to designing audiovisual systems that enable proper operation, deliver optimal performance and facilitate future upgrades and changes. This seminar will educate attendees on the various components and connectors and how they are properly installed into ceilings, walls, floors and furniture. Several scenarios and demonstrations will offer design tips for ideal layout of components and enclosure selection to support various audiovisual applications.
    • Benefits of Passive Air Containment in the Data Center
      • Jay Myers, RCDD, Legrand/Ortronics, Tampa, Florida

      3 CECs � RCDD, RITP, DCDC, ITS Installer/Technician

      The data center manager/owner can receive substantial benefits by implementing a well-engineered air containment system in the data center. These benefits include: reduced energy consumption and cost for cooling; improved reliability of network equipment and reduced down time; improved use of data center space, giving a longer useful life for existing facilities; and delaying capital expenditures for additional space. All methods of containment shown in this presentation are available from multiple sources in the marketplace.
    • Leveraging New Technologies to Generate New Recurring Monthly Revenue Streams
      • Bill Bozeman, PSA Security Network, Westminster, Colorado
      • Sharon Shaw, PSA Security Network, Westminster, Colorado

      3 CECs – RCDD, RITP, ESS, ITS Installer/Technician

      There is no question that over the past few years, video surveillance, access control and voice-over-IP (VoIP) technologies have significantly evolved. These innovations have recently enabled systems integrators to provide a host of subscription services to their customer base, providing customers with a more intuitive and feature-rich security system while generating a recurring monthly revenue stream. In this session, attendees will learn how to apply video analytics, VoIP, hosted access control platforms and hosted video surveillance storage to enhance the security and protection for end users. These technologies can save end users money and create new efficiencies in their businesses.
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Pre-conference Seminar

  • 1:30-4:30 p.m.
    • Designing Commercial Satellite TV Systems and CATV Distribution
      • Larry Aldrich, RCDD, SSOE, Ashland City, Tennessee

      3 CECs – RCDD, RITP, ITS Installer/Technician

      This seminar will cover satellite, service provider choice, roof top design, dish alignment and include CATV distribution design, along with L-Band and head-end decision making and design process. Attendees will learn about building cabling design to include cable choice, signal calculation and amplifier and passive placement, and the options available. The presentation will go into RF signal (dBm and dBmV) and how to calculate cable loss, amplification need and amplification placement. Learn about noise, distortion and other design considerations to include basic troubleshooting. RF meters and their use will also be covered, as well as other types of equipment, including spectrum analyzers and sweep gear, to round out someones field operations understanding and overall view.
    • Quality, Not Quantity
      • Richard Bohlke, RAB Telecom Canada, Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada

      3 CECs – RCDD, RITP, ITS Installer/Technician

      During this seminar the presenter will demonstrate the relevance of taking the time to add quality to one's work, rather than quantity.
    • The Integration of Intelligent Lighting and Structured Cabling
      • Todd Strand, RCDD, NTS, OSP, On Target Voice and Data, Inc., Orange, California
      • Andy Jimenez, Anixter, Glenview, Illinois
      • Charlie Fox, Vector Resources, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
      • Dale Klein, Parallel Technologies, Inc., Eden Prairie, Minnesota
      • Herbert V. Congdon II, PE, Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), Conover, North Carolina
      • Sam Klepper, Redwood Systems, Fremont, California

      3 CECs � RCDD, RITP, ITS Installer/Technician

      This panel will discuss how lighting is gaining significant traction in the realm of structured cabling and how it enables low-voltage contractors to offer energy efficiency and building intelligence solutions. It will also detail the benefits of this approach and the ways in which the lighting and structured cabling sectors will continue to intersect and integrate moving forward.
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  • 4-4:30 p.m.
  • New Member and First-Time Attendee Orientation (repeat)
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  • 4:30-7:30 p.m.
  • BICSI Exhibition and Reception
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