Title:

Optimizing Your Process with Model Predictive Control

Date:

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 from 11:00am-1:00pm

Location:

Orange Lecture Theatre
Red River College Notre Dame Campus

Abstract:

You are invited to attend the Process Optimization Seminar,
hosted by Rockwell Automation and Red River College. This
event will review the following topics:

• Overview of model predictive control
• The approach used developing model predictive control
  solutions
• Examples of how model predictive control is being
  applied in various industries like mining, consumer
  packaged goods, petrochemical and
  industrial/institutional energy optimization
• Husky Energy will review model predictive control
  benefits at the Minnedosa ethanol plant

Learn from subject matter experts as you introduce yourself to
innovative solutions for process control.

Registration Cost:

To register, please contact Taryn Presley at tpresley@rrc.mb.ca by November 18, 2011.

Contact:

If you would like additional information, please contact jdrudolph@ra.rockwell.com.

Documents:

• Event Flyer [2.3MB PDF]

Title:

Seminar and Demo for Rockwell Automation

Date:

Wednesday, November 23, 2011 from 11:00am-1:00pm

Location:

White Lecture Theatre
Red River College Notre Dame Campus

Abstract:

• History and trends in process control,
• Hybrid systems,
• Information enabled systems,
• Model predictive control, and
• PlantPax and Vantage Point Demo.

Registration Cost:

To register, please contact Taryn Presley at tpresley@rrc.mb.ca by November 18, 2011.

Contact:

If you would like additional information, please contact Taryn Presley at tpresley@rrc.mb.ca.

Title:

Robotic Automation and How it Can Enhance Your Bottom Line

Date:

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 8:30am-11:00am

Location:

Western Aviation Museum
958 Ferry Road, Winnipeg
Upper floor classroom

Speaker:

Michael Monnin
Product Manager, Robot & Vision
Wayne Trail Technologies, Loramie Ohio, USA

Abstract:

Join Red River College (RRC) on Oct. 26, 2011 at the Western Canadian Aviation Museum for a discussion about the latest in vision-enabled robotic technology from an international expert in the field of robotics and machinery vision.

Michael Monnin, Products Manager, Robots & Vision, Wayne Trail Technologies, will provide a practical guide of the technology currently available to manufacturers interested in more intelligent robot solutions.

Machine vision technology continues to advance in capability while the complexity and cost of these systems drops. At the same time, robot systems and software platforms have become more open to integration and device communication. The marriage of machine vision and robotic technology has never been easier or more cost effective and continues to prove easier to implement with a growing library of successful applications.

Attendees will leave this seminar with practical knowledge of vision-enabled robot technology, a clear understanding of the current trends in robotic vision, and an insight into the future of intelligent robotics.

Following the seminar, attendees will be invited to tour RRC’s Centre for Aerospace Technology and Training (CATT).

For more information on Michael and the topics to be covered at the seminar, please view the event flyer at the following link:
http://www.rrc.ca/files/file/appliedresearch/RoboticVisions.pdf

Attendees will have an opportunity to tour Red River College’s Centre for Aerospace Technology Training (CATT) following the seminar.

Speaker Bio:

Michael has over 20 years experience in the robotics and machine vision industry as a control engineer, robot programmer, machine vision application engineer, machine vision system sales engineer, robot sales engineer, robot and vision systems sales engineer, and product manager for robot & vision.

He holds a B.Sc. Degree in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University and is fluent in many robotics and machinery systems.

Registration Cost:

This will be a free event.

RSVP to Valarie Howat at vhowat@rrc.mb.ca or 204-632-2064 by October 21, 2011.

Contact:

If you would like additional information, please contact Valarie Howat at vhowat@rrc.mb.ca or 204-632-2064.

Date:

Basic LabVIEW Program
August 15-16, 2010 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Advanced LabVIEW Program
August 18-19, 2010 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Location:

Red River College – Notre Dame Campus
Room AB09 – 2055 Notre Dame Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Abstract:

Red River College offers two courses for beginners and advanced users interested in developing applications in the LabVIEW graphical programming environment. The workshop covers basic LabVIEW program concepts and applies them in hands-on exercises.

Basic LabVIEW Program (Aug 15-16, 2011):

• Front panel, the user interface design
  • Apply controls, indicators, charts, arrays, clusters
• Hardware configuration through Measurement and Automation (Max)
  • Configure virtual channels
  • Create tasks
• Implementation of data collection in the block diagram
  • Manage the data flow by using loop, case and sequence structures
  • Learn to use local sequence, local variable and shift register
  • Control the sampling rate of the data collection
  • Display and archive data
  • Utilize the debug tools to monitor, troubleshoot and repair a Labview program
  • Create subVI to implement hierarchy design

Advanced LabVIEW Program (Aug 18-19, 2011):

• Project Based Hierarchy Design
• Automation and Calibration Implementation
• Serial Communication Application Development
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Monitoring via NI OPC Server and DSC Module
• FPGA Embedded compact RIO System Design and Implementation

Cost:

$750 per participant per course
$395 per students per course
10% discount for IEEE Members

Registration deadline is August 5, 2011.

Documents:

For more information, please download the course brochures:

• Basic Course Brochure [224KB PDF]
• Advanced Course Brochure [122KB PDF]

Registration:

Contact Taryn Presley at (204) 632-3803 or tpresley@rrc.mb.ca.

Date:

August 18-19, 2010 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Location:

Red River College – Notre Dame Campus
Room AB09 – 2055 Notre Dame Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Abstract:

Learn to develop applications in the LabVIEW graphical programming environment during the two-day workshop at Red River College. The workshop covers basic LabVIEW program concepts and applies them in hands-on exercises.

Cost:

$750 per participant

Registration:

Call the Department of Electrical Engineering Technology at 949-8442 or e-mail eetinfo@rrc.mb.ca.