FX-4000 and FX-400 Series Technical Training – Birmingham, Alabama

Mircom is pleased to offer FleX-Net™ FX-4000 Technical Training Course to be held in Birmingham, Alabama. The registration fee includes in-class interaction with the instructor, hands-on practical exercises with product programming software, and technical presentations.  Attendees are responsible for their travel, hotel, breakfast, and dinner arrangements. Mircom will provide lunch and coffee during each training day.

Venue 

Holiday Inn Birmingham – Hoover

2901 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244

Date & Time

Tuesday, October 22 through Friday, October 25 (4 Days)

9:00 am – 4:30 pm EDT

All registration requests will be reviewed and approved by Chad Thomas  – BDM USA Sales.

Purpose of the Training

This training is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience with the FX-4000 software and programming. Our goal is to equip technicians with the necessary skills to efficiently operate and program the FleXNet FX-4000 system and FX-400 Series Control Panels with QX-Mini ECS system.

Overview of FleXNet FX4000

The FleXNet FX-4000 is a sophisticated fire alarm control system known for its modular design and scalable architecture. This system is designed for flexibility in programming and customization, allowing for tailored solutions in various building environments.

Objectives of the Training

Participants will:

1. Acquire technical knowledge of the FleXNet FX-4000’s hardware and software components.
2. Learn configuration and programming specific to FleXNet FX-4000.
3. Acquire technical knowledge of the FX-400 Series and QX-MINI hardware and software components.
4. Learn configuration and programming specific to FleXNet FX-4000 and FX-400 Series and QX-MINI.
5. Engage in hands-on sessions to apply technical knowledge in simulated environments.
6. Develop skills for troubleshooting and maintaining the system effectively.

This training aims to enhance technical skills and operational efficiency with the FleXNet FX-4000, FX-400 Series and QX-MINI system.

Course Outline

FX-4000 Technical Certification Course:

• Type of Course: Instructor Led training – Technical certification.
• Format: Combination of self-guided prerequisite work and Live hands-on instructor-led training.

Stage 1 – (Pre-requisite) Self-Guided Coursework delivered online using Mircom Learn LMS:

• Online course work open for enrolled attendees Starting October 14th, 2024.
• Duration: Approximately 2-4 hours
• Content: Includes learning modules, lessons, and quizzes on FleXNet FX-4000 assemblies and hardware.
• Complete by: October 18th (1 week prior to the first Classroom ILT session)
• Mandatory: Completion is required for access to Classroom ILT sessions and certification.

Stage 2 – Instructor-Led Training – LOCATION: Birmingham, Alabama

• Dates: October 22 – 25
• Structure: 8 sessions, each approximately 3 hours.
• General Topic Sessions:
  • Tuesday Oct 22nd
    • Morning Session 1: Configuration Basics
    • Afternoon Session 2: Panel Configuration
  • Wednesday Oct 23rd
    • Morning Session 3: Networking
    • Afternoon Session 4: Audio
  • Thursday Oct 24th
    • Morning Session 5: Advanced Logic
    • Afternoon Session 6: Advanced Logic applied
  • Friday Oct 25th
    • Morning Session 7: FX-400/401 Panels and Configuration
    • Afternoon Session 8: QX-Mini ECS and Configuration
• Projects issued during each session.

Roles of Organizers

• Chad Thomas ([email protected]) – Initial point of contact, coordination of eligible participants.
• Geoff Ruscoe ([email protected]) – Training Development Manager, responsible for overseeing the training event, content, and delivery.
• Cristofer Morales ( [email protected] ) – Trainer – assisting in the facilitation of the training event.
• Jonathan Yuen ( [email protected] ) – Training Administrator, coordination of attendees, fees and payment and records.
• Contact for training group ( [email protected] )

Class Enrollment Details and Course Pricing

FleXNet FX-4000N Technician Certification Course Costs – LMS access and Instructor Led hands-on Classroom Event Training

• $1475 + tax per person*
  • FleXNet FX-4000 New Technician Course for technicians that have no prior FleXNet Product Training.

*(Programming keys and panel connection kits are not included.)

All attendees will be given access to Mircom Learn (Learning management System). Pre-requisite course content will be provided in this environment. Resources such as configuration software, manuals, firmware etc., will be included.

The registration fee includes in-class interaction with the instructor, practical exercises with heavy reference to programming software, and detailed technical presentations.

Attendees are responsible for their travel, hotel, breakfast, and dinner arrangements. Mircom will provide lunch and coffee during each training day.

Training Payment Policy

Within 72 hours of registration for in-class training, a sales confirmation order with the owed training enrollment fees will be emailed to the registering technician and company.

Course enrollment fees must be paid in full 2 weeks prior to the start date of the course, or you will forfeit your reserved spot in class, as reservations are made on a first come first served basis.

Training fees are non-fundable. If an attendee is unable to attend, fees will not be refunded, but can be applied to a future training event.

Nearby Airports

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Communication Plan

A dedicated communication channel using Mircom’s LMS system will be established for the participants to facilitate seamless interaction before, during, and after the training event. This will include a training portal for resources, current and future course options and Certificates.

Laptop/PC Specifications Required for Class

Attendees will require a Windows PC laptop, with the following minimum specifications: (A laptop is needed for portability when connecting to control equipment):

• 1GHz CPU or better with at least 4GB RAM
• At least 600 MB of available disk space
• Microsoft Windows (up to version 11)
• Ensure the user has Wi-Fi internet access permissions
• Ensure the user has permission to install software.
• Minimum 2 USB Ports for Codemeter Key and Panel Connection

Preparations before attending class

Sign in and join the online LMS classroom group and take the pre-requisite course. Instructions will be forwarded one week prior to the Live Event.

Follow the instructions in the course curriculum outline.

Complete any prerequisite course material as required by the due date.

Key Notes:

• ILT Location: Birmingham, Alabama
• Access to Course Materials and Software: Provided via Mircom Learn LMS.
• Grading: All quizzes and assignments – tracked and graded.
• Certification: Attendees who do not complete the prerequisite material will not be granted access to Live ILT sessions or certification.
• Configuration Software should be installed during the pre-requisite course stage to avoid classroom delays. IT departments permission may be required to install software.

Keys and MGC Cable Kits

CodeMeter and WIBU programming keys (sold separately). The activation period is for 2 years of use in the field upon successful completion of the course.

Keys and Cable Kits are not included in the course enrollment fees. Contact Customer Service ([email protected]). The following product part numbers can be used to order the Keys and MGC Cable Kits.

• FX-NET-SKEY-BLANK (Codemeter Key)
• SKEY-USB (WIBU key)
• MGC-CONFIG-KIT4