Date:
July 22-23, 2026
Time:
9am – 5pm
Location:
Diversitec
14301 Justice Road
Midlothian, VA 23113
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Co-hosted by Eagle Eye University and Diversitec.
This is a practical two-day course intended to equip telecom professionals with knowledge to design, test, and troubleshoot DC power plants and battery systems – ensuring uptime, safety, and reliable network performance.
Registration fee includes course, beverages, snacks, and lunch during training. Join us after training the first day for dinner, entertainment and networking – on Eagle Eye Power Solutions!
CEU/PDH credits pending approval.
Subjects Covered:
Day 1
Telecom Power Plant and Battery Fundamentals
- Safety Precautions for Telecom Battery Systems
- Telecommunications Equipment Uptime and Risk Mitigation
- AC Sources Supporting Telecom DC Plants
- DC Power System Functional Design Considerations
- Common Batteries Used in Telecom Applications
- Other Typical Components of Telecom Power Systems
- Battery Operating Fundamentals
- Battery Failure Modes and Conditions
- Environmental and Installation Considerations
Day 2
Testing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting
- Circuit Protection and Grounding
- Battery Monitoring Systems and Alarm Strategy
- Testing, Acceptance, and Commissioning Baselines
- Functional Testing and Load Verification
- Ground Fault Detection (Tracing?) and Troubleshooting
- Final Review, Case Studies, and Q&A
- Final discussion and questions
Trusted Instructors in DC Power & Compliance
Rodney Padilla is the owner, founder, and chief instructor for Ground Rod LLC., supporting the installation, maintenance. operations, and testing of telecommunications equipment and replacement of engines, Automatic Transfer Switches, standby stationary battery systems, D/C Power boards, distribution, and voltage drop loads. As a trainer, he brings 35-plus years of experience in the telecommunication industry, primarily focused on power systems and safety.