Register for a class by e-mailing us (emn_training@parker.com) which class you'd like to sign up for. Please provide the class, the date, your name, company, phone number and e-mail address.

Locations & Accommodations

Request Future E-mails -- if you would like to be added to our e-mail list future classes, please e-mail us (emn_training@parker.com) and indicate what product you want training on. We will contact you when we have one that fits your needs.

Training Courses

Training Courses are intensive three-day and four-day training seminars that are held at EMN Division in Rohnert Park, California. Customized, hands-on training is achieved through application examples, programming assignments and lab days. Every course includes literature and software. To enroll in a Training Course, please return either the Training Request or Registration form above filled out via email emn_training@parker.com, fax 707-584-3793, or call 800-358-9070. The EMN Division Training Manager will contact you to provide you with more information and to help plan your travel schedule and accommodations.

Specifics

• Training Courses are held at EMN Division in Rohnert Park, CA.
• Class sizes are limited to maximize their effectiveness.
• Minimum of 4 students per class.
• Students are responsible for travel and accommodations. Special hotel rates have been negotiated and can be arranged through EMN Division.
• Costs: $250/day/customer (Free for Parker ATCs and Reps).
• Costs include materials, software and manuals.
• Payment is required in advance.
• Call your local Automation Technology Center or the EMN Division Training Manager at 800-358-9070.

ACR Programmer's Training Course This course is based on Parker EMN's multi-axis ACR controllers that are capable of controlling both servo and step motor systems. Through hands-on exercises, students will learn to work within the ACR-View software environment, develop ACR code, apply hardware features and the EPL interface. The ACR9000 and OEM servo drives will be used unless other arrangements are made. The class is focused on programming issues. Materials include ACR-View software and necessary hardware and software manuals.

Compax3 Programmer's Training Course
This course is based on Parker EMN's single-axis Compax3 controller/drives that are capable of controlling servo motors. Through hands-on exercises, students will learn to work within the Servo Manager and CoDeSys software environments, develop IEC61131-3 code and apply hardware features. The class is focused on programming issues. Materials include software and necessary hardware and software manuals.

InteractX Programmer's Training Course
This course is a 4 day class covering the full range of InteractX features. Topics include developing panels, creating animation, alarming, historical data collection, database connectivity, vba, networking, utilizing ActiveX and third party OPC com servers. During the class, we also connect to ACR and Compax3 drive controllers. Materials include software and necessary hardware and software manuals.

6K Programmer's Training Course This course is based on Parker EMN's multi-axis 6K controller that's capable of controlling both servo and step motor systems. Through hands-on exercises, students will learn to work within the Motion Planner software environment, develop 6K code and apply hardware features. The 6K4 and OEM drives will be used unless other arrangements are made. The class is focused on programming issues. Both servo and stepper drives will be used. Elective lectures include: Following, PLC Scan Mode, Multitasking, CompuCam, Contouring, Servo Tuning and Tuning Theory, and Motor Sizing and Selection. Materials include the Motion Planner software and 6K software and hardware manuals.

Training Course Dates

Upcoming Training Course Dates for 2010

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ACR Programmer's

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Dec 7 - 10, 2010

ACR Programmer's

Rohnert Park, CA

Dec 14 - 16, 2010

Compax3 Programmer's

Rohnert Park, CA

Dec 17, 2010 (One day class)

Interfacing Parker HMI to Motion

Rohnert Park, CA

Register for a class by e-mailing us (emn_training@parker.com) which class you'd like to sign up for. Please provide the class, the date, your name, company, phone number and e-mail address.

If you are looking for training on a particular product or topic, but we do not currently offer a course that covers it, please e-mail emn_training@parker.com with the product that you would like training on. As we get multiple requests, we can put together a course to meet your needs.

*Course is in development - see the Compax3 User Guides for video training.

Locations & Accommodations

EMN Division is located in Rohnert Park, CA about 45 miles North of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Directions.

Book your stay at the Double Tree when available (Specify you would like the "Parker Hannifin Rate"). They give us the same Parker Rate as we get at the Hampton with better amenities.

• Double Tree -- (707) 584-5466
  About 2 miles away from EMN Division
  
  
• Hampton Inn and Suites -- (707) 586-8700
  About 1 mile away from EMN Division
  
  

  Be sure to ask for the Parker Hannifin rate when making your reservations.
  

  For classes held at the EMN CTC facility in Milford, OH, please scroll to the bottom of the CTC Training page.

On-Site Fixed Price custom training rate structure:
(Services performed at remote location in North America.)

• Fixed Price includes all travel, hotel and meals(for one trainer) and shipping of demo units and materials:
  • TRN-1D-NA 1Day North America on-site training $2400
  • TRN-2D-NA 2Day North America on-site training $3600
  • TRN-3D-NA 3Day North America on-site training $4800
  • TRN-4D-NA 4Day North America on-site training $6000
  • TRN-5D-NA 5Day North America on-site training $7200
  • TRN-EXP Express training 3 to 6 day lead time adder to standard NA price $500
  • TRN-RUSH Rush training less than 48 hours lead time adder to standard NA price $1500
• Adders to standard rate are not cumulative. Pick one or the other. (Express or Rush, not both)
• All non-Parker equipment, beyond training stands will need to be provided by customer. This includes laptops/PC's, overhead projector, refreshments, etc.
• Payment Terms: Classes are purchased through your ATC / Distributor using the part numbers above.

In-House engineering rate structure:
(Services performed at a Parker location.)

• Standard Time $95/Hour
  • Overtime (>8 hours/day) $142.50/Hour
  • Premium Overtime (>12 hours/day) $190/Hour
  • Travel Time (overtime rates may apply) $65/hour
  • Saturday Rate 1.5X standard rates
  • Sunday and Holiday Rate 2X standard rates
• Emergency Rate 2X above standard rates (< 48-Hour Notice)
• All non-Parker equipment, beyond typical equipment needed (e.g. non-Parker amplifiers), will need to be provided by customer. This includes wiring harnesses, wiring diagrams, atypical power supplies, etc.
• If a quote is generated after a specification is generated by Parker, the time for generating that specification is billable whether the quote is accepted or not.
• Payment Terms: After approval, 30 day net. If approval cannot be obtained in a timely manner, we will invoice weekly with payment due Net 10 days (unless otherwise specified on Contract/P.O.)

On-Site Engineering / Support rate structure:
(Services performed at a customer's location.)

• Standard Time $120/Hour (1 Day minimum when traveling out of state.)
  • Overtime (> 8 hours/day) $180.00/Hour
  • Premium Overtime (>12 hours/day) $240/Hour
  • Travel Time (overtime rates may apply) $60/hour
  • Saturday Rate 1.5X standard rates
  • Sunday and Holiday Rate 2X standard rates
• Emergency Rate 2X above rates (< 48-Hour Notice)
• Minimum total charge (not including travel time) $1,000.00
• Expenses: All travel expenses are the responsibility of the customer and will be billed at cost.
• If a quote is generated after a specification is generated by Parker, the time for generating that specification is billable whether the quote is accepted or not.
• Once the engineer arrives at the site, regardless if the equipment is ready for work to begin or not, the billing time will begin.
• Payment Terms: After approval, 30 day net. If approval cannot be obtained in a timely manner, we will invoice weekly with payment due Net 10 days (unless otherwise specified on Contract/P.O.)

To request on-site support, please fill out the On-Site Visitation Request Form and return it to the Applications Engineering Department.

Additional Services

• Training
• Product Sizing
• Hardware installation
• Software installation
• Start-Up Assistance
• Motor / Amp tuning
• Schematic Drawing
• Wiring Diagram
• Commissioning of Machine
• Notch or Low-Pass Filters
• General Hand Holding
• Hardware Troubleshooting
• Software Troubleshooting
• Programming
• Specifications for program
• GUI in VB
• GUI in InteractX
• Motion Code for any Parker Product
• PLC code for Power PLmC
• Product Revision (E-Prom etc.)
• Specific Drivers
• Supervisory program in text or ladder for Parker I/O
• Develop “Specials”
• Develop special motors or other product
• Specialty versions of firmware
• Customer algorithm incorporated into standard product
• Optimized sub-routines