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All
of us at SKM wishes you a healthy and safe New Year! We are excited to
leave 2020 behind and to welcome happier and a more prosperous
2021. Please stay engaged and connected - we are here for you
more than ever before!
Once again, thank you for your continued support. Cheers to all and Happy New Year!
-SKM Systems Analysis, Inc.
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SKM Arc Flash Evaluation NFPA 70E 2021 Update
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The SKM Arc Flash module has been updated to
reflect the new changes in accordance with NFPA 70E 2021. The new Arc Flash changes include:
- New Capacitor Hazard Assessment Tool to evaluate Shock, Thermal, and Arc Blast Hazards based on Annex R.
- New Capacitor Labels to compliment the new assessment tool.
- New Job Safety Planning Checklist
to help assess the need for energized or de-energized work and the need
for shock and/or arc flash protection for a given equipment.
- Updated the IEEE 1584 2018 Standard adoption description.
- Updated PPE table.
- Updated Work Permit Task List.
- Added default Glove Class voltages for DC applications.
- Added option to exclude battery
terminals rated <=100Vdc from being evaluated in the DC Arc Flash
studies. Based on the Battery Risk Assessment in Annex F.
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SKM Power*Tools for Windows V9.0.1.0 Software Update
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In addition to the new NFPA 70E 2021 update, many changes and
enhancements have been made to the software since the original release
of PTW Version 9.0.
Where to Download Version 9.0:
Power*Tools Version 9.0 is now available for download on the MySKM
portal at www.skm.com. Please do not register for a new account
if you are a current SKM user. If this is your first time
accessing My SKM, please click on “Forgot your password?” to see if
your email is already linked to your license. If you do not
receive an email from My SKM within one minute, a My SKM account must
be created for you. Please send an email to sales@skm.com along
with your serial number (Help menu > About PTW) and we will reply to
you as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or comments, you can always reach us at
sales@skm.com. We hope you enjoy the new version as much as we
enjoyed working on it!
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2021 SKM Training Schedule
We
are proud to release our
upcoming 2021 training schedule. To protect the health and safety of
our clients and staff from COVID-19, the start of 2021 training
schedule will be conducted live online by senior SKM engineers.
Additional SKM engineers will be available via chat or phone to assist
with questions. The same level of instruction, content, and practice
projects will still be covered as we normally do. Hardcopy training
manuals and software activation details will be provided as we get
closer to each class.
From software training,
protection, arc flash analysis, grounding, motor starting, to
harmonics, we have something for everyone to enjoy. Our 102 and 202 Arc
Flash classes will also cover new NFPA 70E 2021 & IEEE 1584 2018 changes. Join us
and
see why thousands of
power engineers have praised our training to be the best in the
industry.
Some IEEE 1584 2018 changes in the SKM software include:
* New Equations for Iarc, IE, and AFB (more complex with more input parameters)
* Consideration of enclosure box dimensions (height x width x depth)
* Consideration of bus configuration
* Arcing Fault variation equation instead of set percentage
Let our engineers show you the best way to get the most out of your
software investment! Our courses help you achieve your goals, whether
you want to improve your skills, resume training, or learn how to use
Power*Tools for the first time. SKM training provides you with
the correct mixture of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on exercises
to maximize your learning experience. Join us and boost your
productivity by learning how to use your Power*Tools software more
effectively!
Sign up today!
Training more than 5 engineers? Email training@skm.com for a personalized live web-training quote.
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DC Analysis Software and Arc Flash
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The
SKM DC System Analysis module includes Battery Sizing, DC Load Flow, DC
Short Circuit (ANSI), and DC Short Circuit (IEC). There have been
many DC enhancements including a new DC Solar Photovoltaic component,
improved DC Load Flow calculations, Stokes & Oppenlander method (DC
Arc Flash), modeling parallel DC cables, Solar Farm Temperature
Correction (DC Arc Flash), and more.
Contact us to purchase DC System Analysis today!
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Intro 1 & Intro 2 to SKM Power*Tools Software (101 & 102)
Jan 25-29, 2021
Intro 1 to SKM Power*Tools 3-Day Training (Course 101)
COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES:
The course involves the discussion of the program interface. Management
of multiple scenarios with scenario manager is covered. Demand Load,
sizing, load flow, short circuit, load schedules, captor and equipment
evaluation procedures are then reviewed. Other topics that will be
covered are the efficient management and use of equipment libraries,
reporting options and customized output forms, import/export
capabilities, merging multiple projects, as well as custom queries and
user-defined fields. Students will earn 2.4 CEUs for this course.
- To develop a working knowledge of the Power*Tools for Windows DAPPER,
CAPTOR, A_FAULT and Equipment Evaluation software study modules
- Database Concepts, Default Data, Copy/Paste Data, Clone Components
- One-Line Diagrams, Copy/Paste, Annotation, Custom Symbols, Hide and Expand, UNDO, and Template Libraries
- Creation, customization and use of Datablocks and Datablock Reports
- Managing multiple scenarios with Scenario Manager and Data Visualizer
- Efficient management and use of Equipment Libraries
- Reporting Options and Customized Output Forms
- Import/Export Capabilities
- Merging Multiple Projects and Multi-user Access
- Custom Queries and User-Defined Fields
Intro 2 to SKM Power*Tools 2-Day Training (Course 102)
COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES:
The course covers the overview of the Arc Flash standards and reviews
the calculation and modeling procedures in Arc Flash and Coordination
Evaluation. Students will earn 1.6 CEUs for this course.
- To develop a working knowledge of the Power*Tools for Windows Arc Flash and Coordination Evaluation
- To understand the Arc Flash standards (updated to include NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584 2018) and calculation method
- To obtain hands-on experience in Arc Flash Label creation and customization
- To understand the step by step evaluation process and criteria for protective and non-protective devices
- Arc Flash analysis of several hands-on examples of electrical distribution systems utilizing the PTW software
- Interpretation of PTW Arc Flash results and study options
- Review issues related to energy accumulation and multiple contributions and its effects on Arc Flash
- Review Coordination Evaluation interface and overview of rules
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MySKM Customer Portal
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Go to www.skm.com
to login today! You'll be able to:
| Order new products |
Add modules or upgrade an existing license |
| Pay for invoices & quotes online |
Calculate maintenance fees |
| View license Information |
Manage company information |
| Retrieve pending quotes |
Register for training |
| Manage newsletter subscriptions |
And more!
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If you are the main registered user, an account
has been created for you. Click on "Forgot your password?" link to reset your password if
this is your first time logging into My SKM. If you do not
receive an email from My SKM within 1 minute, this means that your
email is not linked to your license. Please contact the main
registered user so that they can create an account for you.
Email sales@skm.com with your license serial number if you do not know who the main registered user is.
Please do not register for a new account if you are a current SKM user.
If you have issues logging into the download area or have any
questions or concerns, email us at sales@skm.com.
Be sure to include your serial number.
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Receive up to 60% off when you switch to SKM.
You’ll also receive free services to convert competing software projects over to SKM! Contact sales@skm.com for more details!
“The main
advantage with Power*Tools for Windows is its user-friendliness. PTW is
easy to use and the ready to-use standard models enable you to speed up
your work. Changing data is simple and makes evaluating different cases
very easy.”
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| Solutions for a Growing Industry |
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the Power Systems Industry grows and new technologies emerge, more
advanced studies will be required. Our state-of-the-art software will
be there every step of the way. Whether it be Reliability studies or
Harmonic Analysis, SKM will have you covered. Contact us for more
information or if you would like a free no-risk demo. |
| Personal Computing |
As
our software progresses and our users evolve, there’s an increasing
demand to create a customized experience. Power*Tools is the most
flexible and customizable software on the market today. Create custom
Datablocks, reports, multi-language arc flash labels, one-line
templates, and more — quickly and painlessly.
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| Spotlight |
Here
are some comments from our previous courses:
“[Instructor] is probably the best communicator I have taken in my 35
years of work. ”
“Extremely well-designed class. Good instructor and he was able to pace
the class and present the material in an effective manner.”
“The handbook was especially helpful. Instructor clarified some of my
misunderstandings.”
“The step-by-step instruction throughout reinforced the processes. That
made it easy to remember what I was going to do after awhile. I wish I
had taken it 10 years ago!!!”
“It was one of the best trainings I’ve been to. You kept me engaged
with very little unnecessary down time and kept the class casual enough
where everyone felt comfortable. I appreciate the fact that time seemed
to go by very quickly and at the same time I learned a lot more about
the software than I thought was possible. The hotel amenities were great as well.” |
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1 Pearl Street
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
United States
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