DEWE-U DEWESOFT 7 TRAINING

• Prerequisites - DEWESoft 6 or higher user, and you should bring a system to use... and for the upgrade! (see options below)
• You must have a system with DEWESoft 7 on it. The upgrade is part of the tuition as shown below, and it will be installed for you in the morning of the first day.
• Scheduled for: Thursday and Friday September 30, October 1 (plus half-day on Saturday - see below)
• Tuition schedule shown below
• Students pay for their own travel and lodging expenses. Dewetron pays for most meals (lunch and dinner on Thursday and Friday)

Training Class Description
Training at Dewetron Inc. consists of two full-day sessions, followed by a half-day activity on Saturday. The Saturday session is optional, and will vary according to the season and weather conditions. Students need to arrive on Wednesday afternoon (or evening), the day before the training.

Curriculum
Due to the release of DEWESoft 7, and all of the new features and capabilities that this has created, there is a bigger need than ever before for this training session. Even our seasoned Dewetron customers have lots of questions about this major upgrade to our core software program.

Because DEWESoft 7 is so central to this training, we are offering a special deal this time: as part of the tuition, each participant will receive an upgrade of DEWESoft for their Dewetron system. We strongly recommend that you bring it with you, so that it can be upgraded and you can use it in the training.

Please respond as soon as you can, because we expect this class, the only training of 2010, to fill up rapidly!

Tuition rates - including software upgrade:
Student tuition + one upgrade from DS6-SE to DS7-SE $3000
Student tuition + one upgrade from DS6-PROF to DS7-PROF $5000
Student tuition + one upgrade from DS6-DSA to DS7-DSA $7000

Tuition rates - including a new license instead of upgrade:
Student tuition + DS7-SE $4000
Student tuition + DS7-PROF $6500
Student tuition + DS7-DSA $9500

Tuition rates - not including any software or upgrade:
Student tuition: $2500
(You still need a Dewetron system with version 7 to be able to particpate, so please bring your system with DS7 on it with you)

What is included
In addition to the actual classroom training and the software, as listed above, the training includes:
- lunch included Friday + Saturday
- Dinner on Thursday and Friday nights in Narragansett at the Coast Guard House, and Newport at a top restaurant on the harbour
- A special activity on Saturday (optional), related to data acquisition in an applied setting. Casual dress.

Those who have attended our classes before will testify about what a good time is had by all, and how educational it is. This one will be the best training yet!

What is not included
Travel, lodging, rental car, incidentals, meals not listed above

Popular questions and answers
Q: Is on-site training available? We have too many people to send to Rhode Island!
A: On-site training is available, when we have free slots in our schedule. This needs a lot of advance notice, so please contact me directly to ask about that.

Q: Do you plan a similar training on the west coast?
A: We are planning to do this sometime in 2011. No clear timeframe is yet determined. Please give me your feedback if this is interesting to you, about when and where would be the best.

How to sign up...
If you are interested in this training class, please let us know as soon as possible so we can plan the right size venue.
You can use the on-line form to make a request, reserve your spot, or ask questions >

Or you can call Elinor at +1 401-284-3750 (eastern time - Mon-Fri 8am to 430pm)
Or you can email to Elinor at elinor.donohoe@dewamerica.com

Payment is via credit card, which is convenient for nearly everyone. Company purchase orders also possible. Order/payments must be received by August 25th to guarantee your place!

Training is organized in several popular sessions, as follows:
BASIC Training Curriculum

• Day 1 (Thursday)
• 9am to 430pm - DEWESoft 7 installation, introduction, training part 1
• 7pm Dinner in Newport, RI
• Day 2 (Friday)
• 9am to 430pm - DEWESoft 7 training part 2
• 430pm - Presentation of certificates
• 7pm Dinner in Narragansett
• Day 3 (Saturday) Field training event
• Interactive field training on Dewetron data acquisition in a unique setting

General notes
This schedule allows Wednesday as the travel day to come to Rhode Island.

A special field training session is held on Saturday. You can fly out of PVD as early as 3 pm on Saturday.
Tuition covers the cost of the classes, presentations, any printed materials provided, the meals listed above, and any special activities organized as part of the third day. Participants are urged to bring their own Dewetron instruments if they prefer to use them, or we can provide a system for the hands-on part of the classes.

Class sizes are limited in order to preserve the quality of the presentation, so please notify me as soon as possible regarding your intention to participate, and how many people will attend. Once a certain class size has bee reached, enrollment will be closed for that session, so please act as quickly as you can.

We also reserve the right to reschedule classes with notice, or add more class dates, if this becomes necessary due to the number of participants. In all cases we will work hard to accommodate the desired schedule of all participants.

DEWE-U ADVANCED TRAINING

• Prerequisites - you must have graduated from DEWE-U training I & II in order to attend this training class

• Scheduled for: Spring 2011 (exact dates TBA)
• First person: $3000

• Additional people from the same company: $2000 each

Training Class Description
Training at Dewetron Inc. consists of two full-day sessions, followed by a half-day activity on Saturday. The Saturday session is optional, and will vary according to the season and weather conditions. Students need to arrive on Wednesday afternoon (or evening), the day before the training.

Training is organized in several popular sessions, as follows:

ADVANCED Training Curriculum

• Rotational Vibration
• Torsional Vibration
• Modal impulse hammer test (using DEWE-FRF)
• Modal shaker test
• Balancing of blades and other rotating parts
• Order extraction and analysis
• Orbit analysis
• Synchronized video recording (DEWE-CAM)
• Stroboscopic video acquisition (CLOCKCPU)
• CAN and OBD II hook up and application in a vehicle
• Strain gage application - applying sensors, set up in the software
• Use of the DAQP-STG universal module
• And much more!!

General notes
This schedule allows Wednesday as the travel day to come to Rhode Island.

A special field training session is held on the third day. You can fly out of PVD as early as 3 pm on Saturday.
Tuition covers the cost of the classes, presentations, any printed materials provided, the meals listed above, and any special activities organized as part of the third day. Participants are urged to bring their own Dewetron instruments if they prefer to use them, or we can provide a system for the hands-on part of the classes.

Students are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and car rental, and incidentals. See the separate page here with airport and lodging recommendations.

Class sizes are limited in order to preserve the quality of the presentation, so please notify me as soon as possible regarding your intention to participate, and how many people will attend. Once a certain class size has bee reached, enrollment will be closed for that session, so please act as quickly as you can.
We also reserve the right to reschedule classes with notice, or add more class dates, if this becomes necessary due to the number of participants. In all cases we will work hard to accommodate the desired schedule of all participants.

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On-site Training

Perhaps you have too many people to send to Rhode Island for training, or you require a schedule different from what is available for classroom training in Rhode Island. In that event, we have limited spaces where we can perform customer training at your site! This is available in 1 or 2 day increments, at attractive rates.

• Prerequisites - none
• Scheduled: according to your needs, and what dates our instructors have available
• Per day: $6500
• Additional day at the same location: $2500
• Dewetron instructor pays for their own travel and lodging expenses
• Available within the USA

Please use the training INFO FORM to contact us and let us know what you would like to have. We will get back in touch with you and let you know what is available, and do our best to work within your schedule.

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Travel and lodging

New England is beautiful, especially in the warm months June - August - which is why most of our training takes place during this time.

How to dress:
There is no dress code for the training, although we suggest “business casual” as a guideline.
We also suggest to bring a wind breaker and umbrella - especially in the Spring and Fall, when it can rain any day. Having moved to nearby Hartford, Mark Twain once wrote, “If you don’t like the weather in New England - just wait a minute!”, and he was right.
For the Saturday event, shorts, a hat, and casual shoes are recommended.

Air travel:
The Rhode Island aiport is called PROVIDENCE (airport code PVD), and is located about 30 minutes by car from Dewetron. The airport is actually in Warwick, RI. We strongly recommend that you fly into PVD, if you are using air travel. The biggest carrier in PVD is Southwest Airlines, although we are also serviced by Continental, USAIR, United, American, Delta/Northwest, and more.

Alternate airports include:
Boston, MA - 90 miles north (larger than PVD)
Hartford, CT - 100 miles west (~ same as PVD)
Manchester, NH - 120 miles north (smaller than PVD)
New York City Airports - 200 miles southwest (larger than PVD)

Train Travel:
The closest AMTRAK rail station is KINGSTON, RI (KIN). This small station is located approximately 6 miles from Dewetron, Inc. Taxis are available at the train station most of the time, or we can pick you up during business hours. Or if you are within the Boston/Washington DC metro corridor, you can take the ACELA train on Amtrak. But Acela only stops in Providence, which is 30 minutes by car from Dewetron, so we cannot pick you up from there. However, you can rent cars from the major rentacar companies at the Providence Train Station. Unlike the airport, which is really located 15 miles south in Warwick, the Providence train station is really in downtown Providence.

Travel by Car:
We are located in Southern RI in South Kingstown. Here are some typical driving times from nearby cities:

New York City: 3-4 hours (traffic dependent)
Hartford: 2 hours
New Haven: 2 hours
Boston: 1.5 hours
Albany: 4 hours
Buffalo: 8 hours
Philadelphia: 6 hours

Lodging:
The two closest chain hotels are the Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn in South Kingstown, RI.
BOTH HOTELS OFFER DISCOUNTED RATES IF YOU MENTION DEWETRON WHEN MAKING A RESERVATION!
But to get this you need to contact the hotel directly, i.e., not via their 800 number or on-line booking systems. Call the hotel directly and tell them you are coming to Dewetron, and that there is a discount for you.

The Holiday Inn has a full restaurant and bar inside, whereas the Hampton does not, but gives free breakfast (nothing fancy!!). However, the Hampton is located in the same commons which has an Applebees, movie theatre, Japanese steak house, and a coffee place similar to Starbucks. The Holiday Inn is within walking distance of a Dunkin Donuts.

Holiday Inn, South Kingstown, RI 3009 Tower Hill Road (Rt-1), South Kingstown, RI 02874 (USA) Tel: +1-401-789-1051  Fax: +1-401-789-0080
Dewetron’s Corporate Rates:
Oct 10 ~ May 21, 2010: $79.00

May 23 ~ Sep 5, 2010:
Sunday ~ Thurs: $99.00
Friday ~ Saturday: $159.00

Sep. 6 ~ Dec. 31, 2010: $79.00

Hampton Inn, South Kingstown, RI 20 Hotel Drive, South Kingstown, RI 02879 (USA) Tel: +1-401-788-3500  Fax: +1-401-788-3535
Other hotels:
There are numerous hotels in  Newport, RI, which is a 30 minute drive from Dewetron Inc. across 2 bridges ($4 cash toll each way - they now accept EZPASS as well). Due to the seasonal nature of Newport, hotel rates in the Summer can be very high, although some Newport hotels offer Government per diem rates due to the proximity to nearby NUWC and the Naval War College.

There are also numerous hotels near the Providence airport (PVD) - basically all of the major hotel chains are represented. This is also a 25-30 minute drive from Dewetron Inc, but there are no tolls or bridges. NOTE that the “Providence” airport is REALLY located in Warwick, RI - NOT in Providence! Warwick is much closer to Dewetron than the actual city of Providence.

Want a more authentic New England experience? Try one of the charming bed and breakfasts located in South Kingstown. Here are a few you can look up:

Sugar Loaf Hill Bed and Breakfast
607 Main Street
Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879
(401) 789-8715
Stephanie and Dave Osborn
www.sugarloafhillbandb.com

Silver Lake Cottage
361 Woodruff Avenue
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 782-3745
www.silverlakecottage.com

Holly House
521 Main St
Wakefield, RI 02879-4003
(401) 783-5454‎
(no webpage)

Navy personnel may stay at the Naval facilities mentioned above - please contact them directly for billeting details.

Testimonials

“The training is outstanding and helps our Instrumentation Engineers and Technicians stay up to date on the latest operating changes and enhancements as well as become more effective utilizing our current Dewetron Systems ... The training covers effectively using the Dewesoft Software and Hardware for DAQ setups as well as digging into math modules, triggers, filtering, shock, vibe, pressure, displacement, stress, strain, video, GPS ... Approximately 6-8 individuals attended a Dewetron Course this year ...  I have personnel working on a number of projects and captured vital information during those projects that would not have been possible for me without this training.  The training setup, curriculum, presentation and execution were not only extremely professional but in my opinion first class in the industry.  I would strongly suggest we continue to send 2-4 individuals from ER each year to this training”
- Shawn, Lockheed Martin

“Thanks again for the wonderful experience in Rhode Island. I’m looking forward to putting to use the things that I learned and would like to come back for the level 3 training someday.”
- Scott, Robert Bosch Corp.

“Thanks again for the training…. All my future training is going to have a hard time living up to training you guys provided.”
John, Vestas Corporation

“...thanks again for supporting the on-site training classes. I got excellent feedback from the engineers and technicians which is unusual (because) they are a tough crowd to please.”
- John, United Space Alliance

“(I) wanted to email you and thank you again for a great class and good time. We came back with a lot of info...”
-Steve, ATK

“Thank you all so much for the excellent experience.  I learned a great deal from your class and had a great time doing it because of all of you.  Thank you for the outstanding dining as well, it is greatly appreciated.  And last but definitely not least; thanks for driving experience.  I look forward to the next level class; please keep us informed as to when it becomes available.  Once again thanks for everything.”
-Wayne, Mitsubishi Caterpillar

“The training was more than I expected. Thanks for your hospitality”
- George, US Navy

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Reserving your Place

Please contact us as soon as possible to reserve your place! Please use the form linked here to get started, or simply to find our more information about what is available. This is especially important in terms of on-site training, since we need to figure out which dates will work for you, and for our instructors.

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Rhode Island Tidbits

Capital city: Providence

Population: ~ 1 million

Size of Rhode Island: ~ 50 x 50 miles, with a landmass approximately 1,545 square miles (depending on the tide!). Shouldn't our landmass be more like 2500 square miles? Sure, if we drained the Narragansett Bay, it would be! But there is a lot of water in the middle of the state, which is why we have our nickname!

It is simultaneously flattering and annoying to hear the size of comets which might destroy the earth being compared to the size of Rhode Island. "That killer comet is about the size of Rhode Island!" At the same time, of course, it is nice to be mentioned, even if it's never really flattering.

Status: Rhode Island is the smallest of the 50 states. However, we have the LONGEST NAME: “The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations”
The long name indicates the merger of “Providence plantations”, founded by Roger Williams in the 17th century (the northern part of our massive state), and the “Rhode Island” part which was comprised of Aquidneck Island, Newport, and the southern part of the mainland. They were merged together to create the tiniest state! If you look up “irony”, there we are.

Numbers: There is only one area code for the entire state: 401. All of the zip codes begin with 028 (just a few begin with 029).

Location: we are one of the 6 New England States (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island). With MA and CT, RI is considered to be part of “Southern New England”

History: Rhode Island was the first of the thirteen original colonies to declare independence from British rule ... but the last to ratify the United States Constitution. Hey, don’t rush us into anything! Back then, we didn't want to ratify it until the Bill of Rights was added to it, guaranteeing freedom of speech and religion. When that happened, we happily signed.

Official nickname: "The Ocean State"

Borders: Rhode Island borders Connecticut to the west, Massachusetts to the north and east, and shares a water boundary with New York's Long Island Sound to the southwest.

Discovered by: 1524, by Italian navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano. The bridge that connects the mainland to Conanicut Island (where Jamestown is located) is named after Verrazzano. My dream is to get Conan O'Brien to buy a house on Conanicut island. We could rename the bridge after his hair. Another connection to Conan is our state bird: the "Rhode Island Red" chicken.

Hmmm: Rhode Island is not an island! The only US State which is an island is - you guessed it - Hawaii. The similarities between RI and HI are, well, let’s say “hard to find” and leave it at that. We do have several islands within our state, including Block Island about 30 miles south of our bay. There are also Aquidneck Island, home to Jamstown. Even Newport is an island, however you wouldn't realize it unless you looked really hard.
Cool factoids from Wikipedia: “Roger Williams, a theologian who was one of the first to advocate freedom of religion, separation of church and state, abolition of slavery, and equal treatment to Native Americans, was forced out of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Seeking religious and political tolerance, he and others founded "Providence Plantations" as a free proprietary colony. "Providence" referred to the divine providence and "plantations" referred to the British term for a colony (people leave one place and are "planted" in another). Thus, this name bore no relation to the later Southern and Caribbean Islands slave plantations. Later on, Providence Plantations and Rhode Island were merged to form the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.

Politics: we normally have a Republican governor, and then everyone else is a Democrat. Go figure.

History notes:
1 - In 1772, the first bloodshed of the American Revolution took place in Rhode Island when a band of Providence residents attacked a grounded British ship for enforcing unpopular British trade regulations. This incident would come to be known as the Gaspee Affair. There is still a parade each Summer celebrating this attack on the HMS Gaspee.
2 - The Industrial Revolution began in America in 1789 when Moses Brown invested in a water-powered textile mill designed and run by Samuel Slater. So you can blame RI for starting all that factory stuff!
3 - During the Civil War, Rhode Island was the first Union state to send troops in response to President Lincoln's request for help from the states.

Accent: the true Rhode Island accent is an abomination: please cover your ears. Grammer? Who needs it. Anyway, we pronounce it "grammah." If you can imagine the stereotypical Boston accent ("Pahk the cah in the garahj") combined with the dulcet tones of Brooklyn, you are getting close to experiencing the joy of a Rhode Island accent. If you want to join in, as a start, simply remove the R from the end of any word and replace it with "UH." For extra credit, you can tack those errant Rs onto the ends of words that never had one, like "window." There's not a lot to do here, so we entertain ourselves by remixing the English language.

RI cultural notes: There are a few things that any Rhode Islander will miss to the point of tears after an extended period away from our humble state. If you get the chance to indulge in any of them, please do!

Del’s lemonade: only available in the Summer, an icy mix of sweet lemonade with real chunks of lemons. Only fools and tourists would use a straw -- squeeze the striped paper cup and indulge.

Coffee milk: that’s right, we like milk that has coffee in it. You can buy it in any grocery store in RI. It’s a great combination of health food and heart-stopping caffeine!
Hot weiners - disturbingly unhealthy and probably ridden with untold germs, we just don’t care, and we like these damned things. Enjoy!

Clam chowder: While both the white New England variety and the red Manhattan variety are popular, there is also a unique clear chowder, known as Rhode Island Clam Chowder available in many restaurants.