Schedule/Registration
Academy Descriptions

SuperLite Academy (2 Days)
Fire Alarm Design and Quoting
(NBFA-listed Course 04-1228)

For students with a basic understanding of fire alarm systems, this course begins with an overview of design and application issues - placement of smoke detectors, manual pull stations, and notification appliances .

Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panels
(NBFA-listed Course 04-1226)

Designed for technicians and sales personnel, this course covers the features, installation, and programming of FireLite’s Intelligent, Addressable Control Panels . This 12-hour course includes a hands-on practical exercise in wiring, programming and troubleshooting an addressable system.

Prerequisites: Individuals should be familiar with basic fire alarm and system terminology or attend the Basic Fire Technology class prior to attending this class.

*** You must attend both days to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Products Discussed: MS-9050UD, MS9200UDLS and the MS-9600 Intelligent Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panels.

MiniScan Academy (3 Days)
This three-day course covers FireLite's entire UL 9th Edition product line from the newest conventional fire alarm panel to the line of addressable, intelligent systems. Topics covered are the features sets, installation methods, programming and troubleshooting of these systems. Included are practical hands-on exercises working with an addressable system, voice evacuation and Central Station reporting.
You MUST attend all three days to be eligible for a certificate of completion.

Prerequisites: Individuals should be familiar with basic fire alarm and system terminology or attend the Basic Fire Alarm Technology class prior to attending this class.

Products Discussed: 2-10 zone conventional fire alarm panels, the MS-9050UD, MS9200UDLS and the MS-9600 Intelligent Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panels. This course also covers the IPDACT internet communicator and the ACC-25/50 Audio Command Center.

SUPER Academy (3 Days)
Basic Fire Alarm Technology (Day 1)

This is a one-day introductory course for individuals with little or no background in the fire alarm industry. Included are definitions, terminology, detectors, annunciators, digital communicators, releasing service, waterflow devices and the basics of voice evacuation.
This course also covers basic codes such as NFPA 72 and the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
You MUST attend the Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panels course on Days 2 & 3 to be eligible for a BASIC certificate.

Prerequisites: None.

Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panels (Day 2 & 3):
This two-day course module is designed for technicians and sales personnel. It covers panel selection, features, installation methods, programming and troubleshooting of addressable fire alarm control panels with the capability of providing an excess of 600 addressable devices.
Prerequisites: Individuals should be familiar with basic fire alarm and system terminology or attend the Basic Fire Alarm Technology class prior to attending this class.
Products Discussed: MS-9050UD, MS9200UDLS and the MS-9600 Intelligent Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panels. This course also covers the ACC-25/50 Audio Command Center.

Mega Academy (5 Days)
This is five-day course begins with a one-day optional class on Basic Fire Alarm Technology (see above). You MUST attend the remainder of the five-day course to be eligible for a BASIC certificate.

Days 2-4 are dedicated to covering FireLite's entire UL-9th Edition FireLite product line (see MiniScan Academy above).

Day 5 is a programming exercise using the PK programming software. Note: PK software is not supplied - students who wish to actively participate in the lab exercise included with this module of instruction must supply their own laptop with the most recent version of the PK Plus software installed and functioning.

Prerequisite: Individuals should be familiar with basic fire alarm and system terminology or attend the Basic Fire Alarm Technology class prior to attending this class.

Products Discussed: Basic Fire Alarm Technology, 2-10 zone conventional fire alarm panels, MS-9050UD, MS9200UDLS and the MS-9600 Intelligent Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panels. This course also covers the PK Programming Software, the IPDACT Communicator and the ACC-25/50 Audio Command Center.

 

How to Register
FireLite reserves the right to limit the number of attendees or cancel a class if necessary. It is recommended that any travel or lodging arrangements you make are refundable.

Registrations that are received after 5 PM EST on the Thursday previous to a class will not be given pre-registration status but will be considered walk-ins. Space and/or training literature may not be available to late registrations.

** Register by clicking on the desired class location below.

Schedule - 2007 - Click "Location" to view more information

Location Class Type Dates
Indianapolis, IN SuperLite October 22-23
Portland, OR MiniScan October 22-24
Cincinnati, OH SuperLite October 25-26
Houston, TX MiniScan October 31-Nov 2
Dallas, TX MiniScan November 5-7
Jacksonville, FL MiniScan November 6-8
Denver, CO MiniScan November 13-15
Memphis, TN MiniScan November 27-29
Omaha , NE (Cancelled) MiniScan November 27-29
Miami, FL MiniScan December 4-6
Honolulu, HI (FULL) Super December 11-13
Ronkonkoma, NY (FULL) Super December 12-14

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