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Eaton’s Power Systems Experience Center
Eaton's PSEC - Harmonics
Eaton's PSEC - Sag
Eaton's PSEC - Surge
Eaton's PSEC - Solar/EV

We make electrical power distribution systems come to life! The Power Systems Experience Center (PSEC) is a safe, controlled environment where you can participate in training and observe testing and product demonstrations first hand.

At the Power Systems Experience Center you can see the most advanced approaches to power quality, energy management and Arc-flash safety. Our goal is to help take the mystery out of electrical power systems - seeing is believing!

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Webinars

Harmonics - Part 1 - Sources and Symptoms - April 2009
Dan Carnovale, Power Quality Solutions Manager provides an overview of harmonics, harmonic sources, harmonic symptoms, alternate source/generator issues, and harmonic resonance.
Harmonics - Part 2 - Solutions - May 2009
Dan Carnovale, Power Quality Solutions Manager provides an overview of harmonic solutions, lab simulations, computer modeling, and energy savings.

Main Overview
Power Systems Experience Center and Lab

Eaton Solutions and Services
PowerChain Management Audit
PowerChain Management Solutions for the Healthcare Industry
PowerChain Management Solutions for Colleges and Universities
PowerChain Management Solutions for Data Centers
PowerChain Management Solutions for the Water and Wastewater Industries
Power Systems Training Programs
Customized Solutions - Customized Services

Harmonics and Power Factor Correction
Harmonic Solutions - Clean Power Solutions to Harmonic Distortion
Harmonic Mitigating Transformers
Energy-Efficient Harmonic Mitigating Transformers
Power Factor Correction: A Guide for the Plant Engineer
Metal-Enclosed Medium Voltage Power Factor Correction and Harmonic Filter
Low Voltage Power Factor Correction Capacitor Banks and Harmonic Filters

Surge and Power Conditioning
Eaton's Guide to Surge Suppression
Electronic Voltage Regulator
Power Conditioning - SRT

Emer, Stby, Backup Switching
Emergency, Standby, and Backup Power Connection Solutions
Generator Quick-Connect Double-Throw Safety Switch
Contactor-Based ATS

Data Center
Power Quality and Distribution Product and Service Catalog
Eaton UPS Communications

Green
Eaton's Energy Solutions - Making buildings work better
Eaton Energy Solution - Energy Audits
Managing the Power of the Sun Turnkey Services and Support
Collaborate with Eaton Poster
Green Building Poster
LEED Credits Guide to Eaton Products and Services
Success Story: LEED Gold Certification
Power Xpert Architecture - Energy Management Solutions
EVSE LVL 2
Solar Combiner boxes for solar PV installations
DC Disconnects for solar PV installations
S-MAX Inverter

Monitoring
Power Xpert Software
Power Xpert Reporting
Foreseer Turnkey Software I&ES
Solution Focus - Power Xpert Startup Service Packs
Power Xpert Gateway 400/600
IQ 250/260
Power Xpert Meter 2000
Power Xpert 4000/6000/8000 Power Quality Meters
GearGard
Motor Insight
InsulGard - Maximize your uptime

Arc Flash
Arc Flash Safety Solutions
ArcFlash Compliance Programs - Protecting what matters most

Controls
XV and XP Series Operator Interface
Eaton Logic Controller (ELC)
CPX9000 Clean Power Drive

Panels and Lighting
Pow-R-Command Light Control Family
A Smarter Way to Reduce Lighting Cost - PRC-3000
Pow-R-Command Light Control Retrofit Solutions

Power Distribution
Busway Services & solutions
Safety Switch Flex Center
W.R. Controls - Eaton's IFS Solutions
Low Voltage Assembly Solutions
Medium Voltage Assembly Solutions

Residential
Surge Protection (Resi)
Cutler-Hammer Type BR Loadcenters
Cutler-Hammer Type CH Loadcenters
Structured Wiring Solutions
Reliable Power Solutions for a greener, safer world
Marina Power Equipment
Eaton Home Standby Generators
EVSE Resi
Resi Solar Inverter

Power Quality Monitoring

Upon completion of the Power Quality Monitoring training program you will be able to measure sags, swells, voltage transients, harmonic distortion, and voltage flicker using Cutler-Hammer IQ and Power Xpert metering devices, Dranetz recorders, and Fluke portable analyzers. This training program also reviews the fundamental techniques for identifying and analyzing power quality problems.
Dates, more information, and registration for the Power Quality Monitoring Course

Power Xpert, PowerNet and Foreseer Basics

TThis course will focus on connectivity, providing the attendee with the necessary hands-on skill and tools to configure the Power Xpert software through its component pieces of PowerNet and Foreseer software. It is designed for engineers and technicians that design, install, and operate power management systems with Power Xpert communications capabilities. It provides a basic understanding of the architecture and configuration of Power Xpert software and hardware components. It is necessary to complete this training course prior to registration in the Power Xpert Software Web based training modules.
Dates, more information, and registration for Power Xpert, PowerNet and Foreseer Basics

Smart Grid Training Program

This training program is recommended for technicians engineers or anyone interested in learning about Renewable Generation and integration of Renewable Energy; Types of Energy Storage; and about Traditional and Advanced Automation and Control.
Dates, more information, and registration for the Smart Grid Training Program

Variable Frequency Drive Commissioner Certification Training

This training program is for those involved in the installation, programming, and commissioning of Eaton's variable frequency drive products. Those successfully completing this training program qualify to acquire additional product warranty coverage once certified as an Eaton Drives Commissioner. Courses in Warrendale are April 17-19, August 14-16, and October 30-November 1.
Dates, more information, and registration for Variable Frequency Drive Commissioner Certification Training

Harmonic Analysis & Application

This course involves the application of the Power*Tools program to analyze a sample AC electrical distribution system containing various types of harmonic sources. Harmonic analysis of the distribution system will be reviewed and then performed using the software.
Dates, more information, and registration for the Harmonic Analysis & Application Course

Motor Starting Analysis and Application

This course involves the application of the Power*Tools program to analyze a sample AC electrical distribution system containing various sizes of motors utilizing different starting techniques. A motor starting analysis of the distribution system will be reviewed and then performed using the software.
Dates, more information, and registration for the Motor Starting Analysis and Application Course

Have you visited the PSEC? Leave us some feedback!

The Power Systems Experience Center welcomes more than 3,000 visitors each year. We offer each visitor a unique opportunity to learn about power systems. Tours of the Power Systems Experience Center offer everyone from customers and end users to engineering students, consultants and even financial executives—a dynamic lesson in power quality and power systems. It's a unique opportunity to learn the basics or the fine points of power system operating environments. Here is what some of our previous visitors have to say...

Training +/-

The training was very educational with an excellent mix of class and lab time. Dan Carnovale was amazing; he helped me to learn many useful strategies. It was the best hands-on training I have ever had as it compared real-world scenarios with problems and solutions.
Participant, PQ monitoring training

I have been in this business for 27 years and have seen bits and pieces of many of the things that you went over, but to see it all in one place and see how the systems respond to different conditions was very informative…the most beneficial 8 hours I ever spent in a lab!
Manager, delivery system reliability

This was the most intense and informative 8 hours of PQ training I have ever experienced. The opportunity to actually see transients, sags, outages and harmonics along with your discourse on causes and mitigation techniques was fantastic.
Participant, Power quality training

Universities and students +/-

Thank you for the excellent presentation and tour which you had conducted for the Elementary School Challenge students. Eaton Corp. was well represented by you and your colleagues at the PSEC. The background information about electricity, combined with real-life and future application was educational as well as exciting. Your enthusiasm and promotion of Eaton and its products provided such a beneficial learning experience.
Principal, PA elementary school

I want to thank both of you for helping our students get a better understanding of electrical products and power quality. The tour was not only helpful and informative, but also very interesting. I had one student comment that he learned more about electrical distribution systems in the four hours at Eaton than he did during his first four years.
Professor, PA University

A really exceptional site visit to Eaton's PSEC! We talked about it all the way home and are very excited about the future of our new building.
Facilities manager, MI University

Thanks to Dan and Dan at the PSEC – we all came away with good understanding and really enjoyed our visit there. Being a geek at heart – I think you all have the coolest jobs (especially at the PSEC) and your passion for the company and deep understanding of the 'engineering' behind your products is outstanding.
Director Corporate Relations, NY University

I learned more here in 2 hours than I did during an entire 16 week class!
EE Student, Junior, undisclosed University

Engineering +/-

Thank you so much for hosting the tour for the society of women engineers last week. The presentation and demonstrations were so interesting and fun. I will definitely recommend that we use this as a meeting topic again in the future.
Member, Society of Women Engineers

You make Power Quality seem fun...
President, technological professional institution

Healthcare +/-

I wanted to take a moment to tell you how impressed I was with the Eaton Power lab tour. The lab that Dan Carnovale has developed clearly demonstrated the following; Eaton's commitment to problem solving, safety, quality, training and Eaton's diversity in providing quality power solutions. The time I spent in your lab has left me with an enhanced level of confidence with Eaton products.
Facilities manager, major healthcare company

Consultants +/-

I have seen some training and some labs in my time but this one blew my mind. Far exceeded my expectation of what a 'for profit corporation' will fund and operate. The concept and the implementation really speak of the vision, the knowledge and the details gone into this one of a kind facility. I hope and wish that you continue to add newer features and exhibits to your facility.
President/CEO, energy solutions company

Contractors +/-

I was very impressed not only by the facility but by yours and the entire Eaton Team's passion for your work!
National Training Director, an electrical workers training provider

Distribution +/-

This visit was an awesome experience for us all. We were thoroughly impressed with the facilities and presentations. The initiative is paying off (following a visit to the PSEC).
Facilites manager, major distribution company

Utilities +/-

An outstanding tour of the PSEC. My customer couldn't get over how much they learned in such a short time, you validated all their research on Eaton and set a stage for a long partnership.
Salesman, energy solutions

We learned a lot and are very excited to learn much more, we were very impressed with your facility and depth of knowledge.
President, utility company

Industrial +/-

I would recommend this tour for everybody purchasing electrical components, regardless of electrical knowledge and or experience. Dan Carnovale did a terrific job of explaining in ways both an electrical engineer as well as someone with limited electrical background can understand.
Buyer

I am going to highly recommend this for any electrical buyer that may take over my desk or join our team in the future. Dan Carnovale was an excellent "tour guide" and I gained a lot from visiting this facility.
Buyer, steel

Thank you for the time you took with me on Wednesday. Your lab is amazing. I know of no other way to witness the power disturbances and solutions that you were able to show me. I can read about them and look at technical bulletins all day long, but to see the before and after waveforms is great. You are also very skilled as a communicator. I came away with ideas to further evaluate and improve our electrical system.
Facilities manager, Industrial components company

Sales +/-

I was blown away last week while hosting a customer visit to the PSEC, eventually, I want every sales person to find an opportunity to bring customers to this excellent sales resource.
Sales Representative, Eaton Corp.

We have nothing but positive comments about what we saw in the PSEC and knowledge you displayed of Eaton products. The demonstrations and hands on experiences were valuable and reinforced topics. Color pictures in the literature and brochures are good but standing in front of and touching the products is so much better!
Federal Accounts Manager, Armed Forces

Telecommunications +/-

A lot of good knowledge and information was shared and I look forward to following up on the topics that we addressed.
Facilities manager, Telecommunications Company

Organizations +/-

We came to the USA to visit some of our facilities, specifically the Power Systems Experience Center in Pittsburgh. This tour was a fundamental part of our trip as we got to see a huge range of Eaton products in a facility like nowhere else.
Colombia Country Manager

Our visit to the Eaton Experience Center was extremely beneficial in getting my sales team up to date and comfortable with Single Phase and 3-Phase UPS's and Surge therefore helping them to direct their customers to the Eaton Products that best fit their application and needs. I would highly recommend any distributor to take the time and get their employees to the center for training.
Dan Vandegrift, Datacom Sales Manager

It was fascinating to see all of the equipment and various components involved in solar power generation in one place. I especially enjoyed seeing the monitoring of power as provided by the advanced electronic energy meter and having a test ride in the Chevy Volt. The Power Systems Experience Center provides a great training facility for all levels and Dan Carnovale is an excellent facilitator for the lab tour and demonstration.
Federal Business Development Manager

To register for a visit, please contact your local Eaton sales representative. Alternatively you can register using the link below.