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.
Eagle Eye University’s Richmond, VA regional training event is a two-day telecom DC power course designed for professionals responsible for battery reliability, power plant design, testing, safety, and troubleshooting. Attendees will learn how telecom batteries, rectifiers, grounding, circuit protection, monitoring, and commissioning practices work together to support network uptime and reduce power-related risk.
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.
Register NowSubjects 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 Instructor in Telecom DC Power Systems
Rod Padilla
Lead Instructor
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Richmond, VA Telecom DC Power Training
How does battery reliability affect telecom network uptime?
Telecom batteries are often the last line of defense when AC power is lost or backup generation is delayed. If a battery string is under-maintained, improperly tested, or near end of life, the site may not have enough reserve time to support critical loads. Battery reliability directly affects how long telecom equipment can stay online during outages and how confidently teams can respond to power events.
Why is DC power training important for telecom facilities?
Telecom networks depend on DC power systems to keep equipment online during utility outages, maintenance events, and other power disruptions. Training helps teams better understand how batteries, rectifiers, grounding, protection devices, alarms, and monitoring systems work together to support uptime. A well-trained team is more likely to identify early warning signs, reduce avoidable failures, and respond faster when DC power issues occur.
What types of telecom power problems can this training help teams prevent?
This course can help teams better recognize and troubleshoot issues such as weak or aging batteries, improper charging conditions, loose or high-resistance connections, nuisance alarms, ground faults, load imbalance, improper maintenance practices, and gaps in commissioning or acceptance testing. The goal is to help attendees move from reactive troubleshooting to more proactive DC power system reliability.
What makes telecom DC power systems different from other battery-backed power systems?
Telecom DC power systems are typically designed around continuous DC loads, rectifiers, battery strings, distribution panels, alarms, grounding, and site-specific reserve time requirements. Unlike some standby systems that only engage during an outage, telecom DC plants continuously support critical network equipment. That makes proper maintenance, monitoring, load understanding, and alarm response especially important.
How can this training support better troubleshooting in the field?
The course helps attendees understand how symptoms connect to root causes. For example, a low-voltage alarm, abnormal battery reading, failed load test, or ground fault may not be isolated issues — they can point to larger problems in system design, maintenance history, battery condition, protection, grounding, or commissioning. Better troubleshooting comes from understanding the full DC power system, not just the immediate alarm.
How can managers justify sending team members to this training?
The business case is reliability. DC power issues can lead to downtime, emergency service work, battery replacement surprises, failed testing, or extended troubleshooting windows. Training gives technicians and engineers a better foundation for preventing problems, interpreting test results, responding to alarms, and maintaining battery-backed power systems that support critical telecom operations.
Does this training include PDHs or CEUs?
Not currently. This course’s PDHs / CEUs are currently in review and pending approval.