Events & Training
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301 Johnson Controls BACnet: Field Controller Configuration & Commissioning
Intensive 3-day training courses are offered so you know what you need to know to install, commission and service Johnson Control Metasys and Facility Explorer BACnet systems. Robert Vardell, a former field technician, controls engineer, Project Manager, Service Leader, small business owner, and Navy Chief, delivers a unique training experience for his students. Students come away with knowledge that is applicable to buildings you service, and relevant to your next project (Legacy N2 products are not included).
RSD Total Control Lake Forest
25921 Atlantic Ocean Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
For more information contact:
Greg Kobrak
(949) 301-4483
gkobrak@rsd.net
Air Flow/A2L Refrigerant Overview
RSD is hosting an Air Flow Troubleshooting and A2L Refrigerant Overview. The course will provide a better understanding over unit Air Flow diagnosis/troubleshooting and A2L product transition schedule and sell-throughs. This will also discuss topics on how to measure static pressure, gain the ability to use the tools to take the measurements correctly, and perform hands on Air Flow measurements using some of the basic tools in the industry.
RSD Thousand Palms
30571 Front St.
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
For more information contact:
Luis Gonzalez
(760) 343-1600
Aftermarket PSC/ECM Training
RSD is hosting an aftermarket PSC/ECM motor class. The course will provide a basic understanding of ECM motors and how they operate. It will offer a better understanding of the difference between PSC versus ECM motors. Topics on how to replace a PSC motor with an ECM motor, as well as an OEM motor with an aftermarket ECM for half the price will also be covered.
RSD Temecula
43300 Business Park Dr. Suite 102
Temecula, CA 92590
For more information contact:
Joshua Garcia
(951) 694-0300
Pelican Wireless System
RSD is hosting a Pelican Wireless Thermostats and Wireless Controls training. The course provides an overview of the Pelican Products. You will learn how to setup gateway, as well as program thermostats, shared schedules, and holidays. This will discuss the initial site settings process and commission the system. This training will show how this exciting product can expand your sales in commercial building comfort solutions.
RSD Sparks
1650 Hymer Ave.
Sparks, NV 89431
For more information contact:
Brian Seelkoke
(775) 329-1067
Sub-cooling & Superheat Saturation
This Testo program is for the HVAC professionals who want to learn more about the Pressure/Temperature Relationships in AC, Refrigeration systems, and how to correctly measure the performance of the system by looking at Superheat and Sub-Cooling. The course offers a better understanding of the refrigeration cycle, its components, and analog gauges vs. digital manifolds. It will provide a collection of knowledge in the Laws of Refrigeration and Heat Transfer.
RSD Boise
423 N. Mitchell St.
Boise, ID 83704
For more information contact:
Anthony Ramirez
(208) 378-9940
New Low GWP Refrigerants: Regulations and the Future
With R22 in the rearview mirror, regulations are now focusing on Climate Change. This has put HFC and HFO refrigerants on the clock and has seen the introduction of new rules and regulations that will have a significant impact on new equipment, and existing system retrofits. This presentation will address where we are, what new rules are on the horizon, and how these will change our industry forever.
RSD Tucson
303 S. Kino Pkwy
Tucson, AZ 85719
For more information contact:
John Lambert
(520) 623-5887
Open House
The staff at RSD-Total Control cordially invites you to attend an open house. Join us as we welcome a number of manufacturers, who will be presenting their products. Come meet the people you may have only had the chance to talk on the phone with or e-mail. Lunch starts at 11:15am, so bring your appetite.
RSD Sparks
1650 Hymer Ave.
Sparks, NV 89431
For more information contact:
Brian Seelkoke
(775) 329-1067
Importance of Combustion Testing
RSD is hosting a combustion-testing seminar with Testo. The course provides a collection of knowledge in instrumentation maintenance, calibration, service and insights into applying these efficiently. It will offer a better understanding of the basic theories of combustion and hazards of carbon monoxide. This is a NATE certified class.
RSD Boise
423 N. Mitchell St.
Boise, ID 83704
For more information contact:
Anthony Ramirez
(208) 378-9940
Open House
The staff at RSD-Total Control cordially invites you to attend an open house. Join us as we welcome a number of manufacturers, who will be presenting their products. Come meet the people you may have only had the chance to talk on the phone with or e-mail. Lunch starts at 11:15am, so bring your appetite.
RSD Rancho Cordova
10170 Croydon Way Suite I
Rancho Cordova, CA 95827
For more information contact:
John Pullin
(916) 369-0203
Fundamentals of Refrigeration
RSD is hosting a fundamentals of refrigeration knowledge seminar with Heatcraft. The course provides an overview on the basics of refrigeration principles and problem solving. It will offer a better understanding of the refrigeration cycle, sub-cooling, thermodynamics, superheat and its importance.
RSD Boise
423 N. Mitchell St.
Boise, ID 83704
For more information contact:
Anthony Ramirez
(208) 378-9940
IntelliGen Refrigeration Controller
RSD is hosting an IntelliGen refrigeration controller workshop with Heatcraft. This hands-on training provides an in-depth insight over IntelliGen's features, benefits, and technical information. It will offer a better understanding of installation guidelines/setup, programming menus, operation sequence, diagnosis, and remote access.
RSD Boise
423 N. Mitchell St.
Boise, ID 83704
For more information contact:
Anthony Ramirez
(208) 378-9940
JB Service Day
Bring your vacuum pumps, micron gauges, and/or low loss charging hoses for a free inspection performance test and oil change. All vacuum pump brands are serviced. Micron gauges and hose service are limited to only J/B products. Free replacement of normal wear and tear items on J/B vacuum pumps. Also, come see and learn about the latest lineup of J/B vacuum and charging products.
RSD Victorville
15360 Bonanza Rd.
Victorville, CA 92392
For more information contact:
Daniel Wilson
(760) 951-9872
JB Principles of Vacuum
RSD is hosting a J/B Principles of Vacuum Training. The course provides an overview of best practices for pulling a proper vacuum quickly and efficiently. You will learn how to troubleshoot common vacuum pump problems and maintenance on how to make it last. This training will explain what a Vacuum Pump Tear-Down is, how it works, and why AHRI recommends you change your vacuum pump oil after every use.
RSD Boise
423 N. Mitchell St.
Boise, ID 83704
For more information contact:
Anthony Ramirez
(208) 378-9940
Harris Alloys Training Workshop
This will be a hands-on training on aluminum-to-aluminum brazing, copper-to-copper brazing, and the proper safety, setup, and use of oxygen and fuel equipment. Technicians will learn the six fundamental steps for brazing and how to masterly braze and solder techniques for your application. Attendees will receive recommendations for equipment and consumables specific to each operation as well as a NATE Continuing Education Hour Credits for applicable courses
RSD Boise
423 N. Mitchell St.
Boise, ID 83704
For more information contact:
Anthony Ramirez
(208) 378-9940
RUUD Mid and High Seer Inverter
RSD is hosting a Pelican Wireless Thermostats and Wireless Controls training. The course provides an overview of the Pelican Products. You will learn how to setup gateway, as well as program thermostats, shared schedules, and holidays. This will discuss the initial site settings process and commission the system. This training will show how this exciting product can expand your sales in commercial building comfort solutions.
RSD Boise
423 N. Mitchell St.
Boise, ID 83704
For more information contact:
Anthony Ramirez
(208) 378-9940
Intro to HV600 Drive
RSD is hosting an intro to HV600 HVAC drives training with Yaskawa. The course will offer a a general understanding on keypad use, initial setup, real-time clock, and navigating menus over the Yaskawa HV600 drive model. You will also learn about diagnostic tools, backing up parameters, modifying parameters/fault-logs, auto-tuning, and use and features of the Drive Wizard software.
RSD Seattle
625 S. Industrial Way
Seattle, WA 98108
For more information contact:
Amel Djuldanic
(206) 623-8005
New Low GWP Refrigerants: Regulations and the Future
State an Federal regulations are now in place to phase down/phase out the use of high GWP HFC refrigerants. These regulations will impact new systems, on going service and retrofits. This class will introduce you to the next generation of A1 - A2L & Natural Refrigerants and their adoption in AC, Heat Pumps, Chillers and Refrigeration.
RSD Tacoma
2521 Pacific Hwy E Suite C
Tacoma, WA 98424
For more information contact:
Jeremy Kuntz
(253) 922-2422
RUUD Air Flow Basics
RSD is hosting an Air-Flow trouble shooting class. We will discuss the basics of unit air flow diagnosis and perform hands on air flow measurements using some of the basic tools used to measure air flow. Technicians will walk away with a better understanding on how to measure static pressure and the ability to use the tools to take the measurements correctly.
RSD Boise
423 N. Mitchell St.
Boise, ID 83704
For more information contact:
Anthony Ramirez
(208) 378-9940
Viper Counter Day: Nu-Calgon
RSD is hosting a Counter Day event with Viper. Here you will learn about their latest innovations, including how they work and where you can find success with each product. Products like the Viper coil and condenser cleaner, WetRag putty, Heatshield blanket, and full lineup of HVAC/R maintenance solutions. This is an opportunity to have any questions you may have answered about Viper products.
RSD Ontario
1705 E. Francis St.
Ontario, CA 91761
For more information contact:
Julio Felix
(909) 930-5552
New Low GWP Refrigerants: Regulations and the Future
State an Federal regulations are now in place to phase down/phase out the use of high GWP HFC refrigerants. These regulations will impact new systems, on going service and retrofits. This class will introduce you to the next generation of A1 - A2L & Natural Refrigerants and their adoption in AC, Heat Pumps, Chillers and Refrigeration.
Coast Inn at Lake Hood: 3450 Aviation Ave
Anchorage, AK 99502
For more information contact:
Michael Wyatt
(907) 563-5604
Viper Counter Day: Nu-Calgon
RSD is hosting a Counter Day event with Viper. Here you will learn about their latest innovations, including how they work and where you can find success with each product. Products like the Viper coil and condenser cleaner, WetRag putty, Heatshield blanket, and full lineup of HVAC/R maintenance solutions. This is an opportunity to have any questions you may have answered about Viper products.
RSD Corona
117 Via Trevizio
Corona, CA 92879
For more information contact:
Jeremy Hatfield
(951) 893-9215
New Low GWP Refrigerants: Regulations and the Future
State an Federal regulations are now in place to phase down/phase out the use of high GWP HFC refrigerants. These regulations will impact new systems, on going service and retrofits. This class will introduce you to the next generation of A1 - A2L & Natural Refrigerants and their adoption in AC, Heat Pumps, Chillers and Refrigeration.
RSD Boise
423 N. Mitchell St.
Boise, ID 83704
For more information contact:
Anthony Ramirez
(208) 378-9940
Pelican Wireless System
RSD is hosting a Pelican Wireless Thermostats and Wireless Controls training. The course provides an overview of the Pelican Products. You will learn how to setup gateway, as well as program thermostats, shared schedules, and holidays. This will discuss the initial site settings process and commission the system. This training will show how this exciting product can expand your sales in commercial building comfort solutions.
RSD Boise
423 N. Mitchell St.
Boise, ID 83704
For more information contact:
Anthony Ramirez
(208) 378-9940
901 - N4 Online Technical Certification Program
This 5-day blended E-learning, Niagara 4 Technical Certification Training facilitated remotely, is to educate students to a basic level of technical expertise to effectively and efficiently design, engineer, and program projects using the Niagara 4 Framework. Students who pass the testing at the end of the class will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Tridium testifying to their ability.
801 - Pelican Wireless Controls
This 2-1/2 hour training class provides an overview of the Pelican Products. You will learn how to setup a gateway, as well as program thermostats, shared schedules, and holidays. Discussion will include the initial site settings process and commission the system. This training will show how this exciting product can expand your sales in commercial building comfort.
New Low GWP Refrigerants: Regulations and the Future
State an Federal regulations are now in place to phase down/phase out the use of high GWP HFC refrigerants. These regulations will impact new systems, on going service and retrofits. This class will introduce you to the next generation of A1 - A2L & Natural Refrigerants and their adoption in AC, Heat Pumps, Chillers and Refrigeration.
RSD Van Nuys
16626 Arminta St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
For more information contact:
Chris Munoz
(818) 640-0651
cmunoz@rsd.net
901 - N4 Online Technical Certification Program
This 5-day blended E-learning, Niagara 4 Technical Certification Training facilitated remotely, is to educate students to a basic level of technical expertise to effectively and efficiently design, engineer, and program projects using the Niagara 4 Framework. Students who pass the testing at the end of the class will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Tridium testifying to their ability.
Honeywell Counter Day
RSD is hosting a Counter Day event with Honeywell. Here you will learn about their latest innovations, including how they work and where you can find success with each product. One in particular is the JADE Economizer that works by bringing in outdoor air to lower a building's interior temperature naturally. This is an opportunity to have any questions you may have answered about Honeywell products.
RSD South San Francisco
285 Lawrence Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
For more information contact:
Mike McCorkhill
(650) 737-7912
906 - CIPer30 Factory Certification
Class topics include Model 30 Specifications and Overview, Networking Fundamentals including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NAT and ARP, Network Architecture including Routing, Switching, and Bridging, and Network Fault Tolerance using the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol, Network Security including SSL, TLS, and Certificates. Other topics included per the Honeywell Factory Course Materials. Student needs a laptop for class with N4.10 or later Webs license.
901 - N4 Online Technical Certification Program
This 5-day blended E-learning, Niagara 4 Technical Certification Training facilitated remotely, is to educate students to a basic level of technical expertise to effectively and efficiently design, engineer, and program projects using the Niagara 4 Framework. Students who pass the testing at the end of the class will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Tridium testifying to their ability.
301 - Johnson Controls BACnet Configuration & Commissioning
This class is focused on field level applications for equipment controllers. Follow a simple Q/A program to build and test your own HVAC control strategies, customize your own, or both! Learn about Facility Explorer BACnet MS/TP Field Equipment Controllers, configuration and commissioning of them used in your facilities. Class size limited to 8 to improve the learning experience.
301 Johnson Controls BACnet: Field Controller Configuration & Commissioning
Intensive 3-day training courses are offered so you know what you need to know to install, commission and service Johnson Control Metasys and Facility Explorer BACnet systems. Robert Vardell, a former field technician, controls engineer, Project Manager, Service Leader, small business owner, and Navy Chief, delivers a unique training experience for his students. Students come away with knowledge that is applicable to buildings you service, and relevant to your next project (Legacy N2 products are not included).
RSD Rancho Cordova
10170 Croydon Way Suite I
Rancho Cordova, CA 95827
For more information contact:
Jordan Quigley
(916) 369-0203
jquigley@rsdtc.com
302 - Optimizing Strategies for CCT Programming
This class is designed for experienced Metasys or Facility Explorer technicians on how to optimize standard system control strategies for JCI BACnet field controllers. Learn how to optimize standard system control strategies, modules and logic blocks, global sequencer and multi-stage controller, pattern recognition modulation control, and pulse modulation adaptive control. Class size limited to 8 to improve the learning experience.
302 Johnson Controls BACnet: Optimizing Strategies for CCT Programming
Intensive 3-day training course to educate experienced Metasys or Facility Explorer technicians to an advanced level of expertise. Students will learn to efficiently optimize standard system control strategies for JCI BACnet field controllers, including modules and logic blocks, global sequencer and multi-stage controller, pattern recognition modulation control, and pulse modulation adaptive control.
RSD Rancho Cordova
10170 Croydon Way Suite I
Rancho Cordova, CA 95827
For more information contact:
Jordan Quigley
(916) 369-0203
jquigley@rsdtc.com
401 - Niagara 4 Technical Certification Program
This is an Authorized Tridium Training Partner class. The goal of the 5-day, Niagara 4 Technical Certification Program is to educate students to a basic level of technical expertise to effectively and efficiently design, engineer, and program projects using the Niagara 4 Framework. Students who pass the testing at the end of the class will receive a Certificate of Achievement testifying to their ability. Class size limited to 12 to improve the learning experience. No laptop or software needed as all hardware and software required for this certification class will be provided.
Technical Certification Program: Niagara 4 TCP Class (401)
The goal of the 5-day, Niagara 4 Technical Certification Training is to educate students to a basic level of technical expertise to effectively and efficiently design, engineer, and program projects using the Niagara 4 Framework. Students who pass the testing at the end of the class will receive a Certificate of Achievement testifying to their ability.
RSD Total Control Livermore
191 Wright Brothers Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
For more information contact:
Drew Ginn
(408) 441-1811
dmginn@rsdtc.com
301 - Johnson Controls BACnet Configuration & Commissioning
This class is focused on field level applications for equipment controllers. Follow a simple Q/A program to build and test your own HVAC control strategies, customize your own, or both! Learn about Facility Explorer BACnet MS/TP Field Equipment Controllers, configuration and commissioning of them used in your facilities. Class size limited to 8 to improve the learning experience.
301 Johnson Controls BACnet: Field Controller Configuration & Commissioning
Intensive 3-day training courses are offered so you know what you need to know to install, commission and service Johnson Control Metasys and Facility Explorer BACnet systems. Robert Vardell, a former field technician, controls engineer, Project Manager, Service Leader, small business owner, and Navy Chief, delivers a unique training experience for his students. Students come away with knowledge that is applicable to buildings you service, and relevant to your next project (Legacy N2 products are not included).
RSD Total Control Livermore
191 Wright Brothers Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
For more information contact:
Drew Ginn
(408) 441-1811
dmginn@rsdtc.com
302 - Optimizing Strategies for CCT Programming
This class is designed for experienced Metasys or Facility Explorer technicians on how to optimize standard system control strategies for JCI BACnet field controllers. Learn how to optimize standard system control strategies, modules and logic blocks, global sequencer and multi-stage controller, pattern recognition modulation control, and pulse modulation adaptive control. Class size limited to 8 to improve the learning experience.
302 Johnson Controls BACnet: Optimizing Strategies for CCT Programming
Intensive 3-day training course to educate experienced Metasys or Facility Explorer technicians to an advanced level of expertise. Students will learn to efficiently optimize standard system control strategies for JCI BACnet field controllers, including modules and logic blocks, global sequencer and multi-stage controller, pattern recognition modulation control, and pulse modulation adaptive control.
RSD Total Control Fresno
5920 E. Shields Ave. Suite 101
Fresno, CA 93727
For more information contact:
Deven Putnam
(559) 291-1000
901 - N4 Online Technical Certification Program
This 5-day blended E-learning, Niagara 4 Technical Certification Training facilitated remotely, is to educate students to a basic level of technical expertise to effectively and efficiently design, engineer, and program projects using the Niagara 4 Framework. Students who pass the testing at the end of the class will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Tridium testifying to their ability.
301 - Johnson Controls BACnet Configuration & Commissioning
This class is focused on field level applications for equipment controllers. Follow a simple Q/A program to build and test your own HVAC control strategies, customize your own, or both! Learn about Facility Explorer BACnet MS/TP Field Equipment Controllers, configuration and commissioning of them used in your facilities. Class size limited to 8 to improve the learning experience.
301 Johnson Controls BACnet: Field Controller Configuration & Commissioning
Intensive 3-day training courses are offered so you know what you need to know to install, commission and service Johnson Control Metasys and Facility Explorer BACnet systems. Robert Vardell, a former field technician, controls engineer, Project Manager, Service Leader, small business owner, and Navy Chief, delivers a unique training experience for his students. Students come away with knowledge that is applicable to buildings you service, and relevant to your next project (Legacy N2 products are not included).
RSD Total Control Lake Forest
25921 Atlantic Ocean Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
For more information contact:
Greg Kobrak
(949) 301-4483
gkobrak@rsdtc.com
302 - Optimizing Strategies for CCT Programming
This class is designed for experienced Metasys or Facility Explorer technicians on how to optimize standard system control strategies for JCI BACnet field controllers. Learn how to optimize standard system control strategies, modules and logic blocks, global sequencer and multi-stage controller, pattern recognition modulation control, and pulse modulation adaptive control. Class size limited to 8 to improve the learning experience.
302 Johnson Controls BACnet: Optimizing Strategies for CCT Programming
Intensive 3-day training course to educate experienced Metasys or Facility Explorer technicians to an advanced level of expertise. Students will learn to efficiently optimize standard system control strategies for JCI BACnet field controllers, including modules and logic blocks, global sequencer and multi-stage controller, pattern recognition modulation control, and pulse modulation adaptive control.
RSD Total Control Lake Forest
25921 Atlantic Ocean Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
For more information contact:
Greg Kobrak
(949) 301-4483
gkobrak@rsdtc.com
901 - N4 Online Technical Certification Program
This 5-day blended E-learning, Niagara 4 Technical Certification Training facilitated remotely, is to educate students to a basic level of technical expertise to effectively and efficiently design, engineer, and program projects using the Niagara 4 Framework. Students who pass the testing at the end of the class will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Tridium testifying to their ability.
905 - N4 Online Advanced TCP Training
This 6-day blended E-learning, N4 TCP Level 2 Certification Training facilitated remotely, is to educate students to an Advanced level of technical expertise to effectively and efficiently design, engineer, and program cyber-secure, enterprise-wide, supervisor projects using the Niagara 4 Framework. There will be two exams during the course, and students who pass the testing at the end of the class will receive a Level 2 Certificate of Achievement from Tridium testifying to their ability.
901 - N4 Online Technical Certification Program
This 5-day blended E-learning, Niagara 4 Technical Certification Training facilitated remotely, is to educate students to a basic level of technical expertise to effectively and efficiently design, engineer, and program projects using the Niagara 4 Framework. Students who pass the testing at the end of the class will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Tridium testifying to their ability.
901 - N4 Online Technical Certification Program
This 5-day blended E-learning, Niagara 4 Technical Certification Training facilitated remotely, is to educate students to a basic level of technical expertise to effectively and efficiently design, engineer, and program projects using the Niagara 4 Framework. Students who pass the testing at the end of the class will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Tridium testifying to their ability.