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ISWM UNIVERSITY 2015
BUILDING KNOWLEDGE
AND SKILLS
FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
MARCH 18-20, 2015
SHERATON BALTIMORE NORTH HOTEL • TOWSON, MD
www.iswm.org
ISWM UNIVERSITY 2015
MARCH 18-20, 2015 • TOWSON, MD
BUILDING KNOWLEDGE
AND SKILLS
FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Scale Communications
• ISWM Executive Committee Meeting
Darren Pearson, Managing Director
Rinstrum, Smart Weighing
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Grason Room, 2nd Floor
• ISWM Board of Directors Meeting
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Grason Room, 2nd Floor
• Handbook 44 Training and Testing
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Owens Amphitheater
• Table Tops Set-Up
and Registration Opens
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Opening Reception (Cash Bar)
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
S. Fitzgerald B-C
Thursday, March 19, 2015
• Morning and Afternoon
Educational Programming
9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
1:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Table Top Exhibits
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Lunch in the Exhibit Room
12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Friday, March 20, 2015
• Morning Educational Programming
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Table Top Exhibits
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Techniques for successful scale connectivity from traditional RS232 and RS485 serial
links to modern Ethernet sockets and USB options as well as popular field bus options
like Modbus and Ethernet IP and wireless options like Bluetooth and wifi.
In this talk, Darren will explore the various options available to the scale technician with
specific reference to the options available in the Rinstrum product line, particularly with
the introduction of open source programmability using Lua/Linux.
Grounding and Power Issues
Jim Daggon, Senior Product Engineer, Emerging Technologies
Rice Lake Weighing Systems
Jim will discuss some practical aspects of grounding: how it needs to be done for
scale and electronic systems and how to tell if it is done correctly or not. He will also
handle some of the safety aspects and a section on power issues, including RFI (radio
frequency interference), EMI (electromotive interference) and shielding.
Cloud Computing
Tony Eason, Director of Technical Enablement
Encore Technology Group
Tony will discuss private vs. public cloud computing using Microsoft and Google
technology.
How to Trouble Shoot Scale Systems
Kevin Detert, Head of Global Research and Development
Avery Weigh-Tronix
Kevin will provide a history of troubleshooting scales – mechanical, electro-mechanical and
indicators – and discuss troubleshooting techniques – communications and interfacing.
What is ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation?
How Do We Sort Fact From Myth for Accredited Calibration Certificates?
Pamela Wright, Accreditation Manager, Calibration
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)
Pamela will discuss the differences between registration, certification and accreditation;
explore ILAC’s role in providing oversight for accreditation bodies; cover some basic
ISO/IEC 17025 requirements; and investigate common myths regarding accredited
calibration certificates.
How to Design and Engineer Your Own Solutions
Derrick Labaran, Technical Support Supervisor
Kamran Ravanasa, Embedded Specialist
Newark element14
Hands-on, Single Board Computer workshop demonstrating a web server application
built on RIoTboard and a Freescale Xtrinsic Sensor Board. This platform has been
developed internally at Newark. Attendees will go home with a hardware hit and all the
software and tutorials used for the demo.
ISWM UNIVERSITY 2015
REGISTRATION
FORM
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
EASY WAYS TO REGISTER
REGISTRATION FEES
Before February 23
Member Non-Member
First Company Employee
$100.00
$140.00
Additional Company Employees
$80.00 ea
$120.00 ea
After February 23
Member Non-Member
First Company Employee
$110.00
$150.00
Additional Company Employees
$90.00 ea
$130.00 ea
Registration includes:
• First rate educational programming
• Manufacturer table tops
• Opening Night Reception
• Buffet lunch on Thursday
By Mail:
By Fax:
ISWM, 13017 Wisteria Drive, #341, Germantown, MD 20874
866-285-3512
CONFERENCE REGISTRANT INFORMATION
ISWM Member?
q Yes
q No
Name
Firm
Address
CityState
Country
Zip/Postal Code
Optional Events
• Handbook 44 Training and Testing on Wednesday,
March 18, 2015
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Sheraton Baltimore North
903 Dulaney Valley Road
Towson, MD 21204
Telephone: 410-321-7400
TelephoneE-mail
qSpecial Needs - Please specify if you need accessibility that meets the regulations of the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION
Please check the category that best describes your business:
q Manufacturer
q Regulatory Official
q Consumer
q Importer/Exporter
StarGroup Reservations link:
https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/
res?id=1410280475&key=2BDDED77
REGISTRATION FEES
Room Rate
ISWM UNIVERSITY
Member
First Company Employee
Additional Company Employee
Single/Double $99.00*
*Room rates are subject to 14% applicable taxes.
Please make your hotel reservation by
February 23, 2015 to receive the conference rate.
If you contact the hotel directly for reservations, please
specify that you are attending the ISWM 2015 Technical
Conference to receive the conference rate.
QUESTIONS?
Your registration includes the opening reception, tabletop exhibits, two days of educational
programming, and lunch on Thursday.
By February 23, 2015 q $110
q $90 each
Non-Member
First Company Employee
Additional Company Employee
q $140
q $120 each
q $150
q $130 each
OTHER EVENTS
Handbook 44 Training and Testing Member q $70
Non-Member
q $80
CANCELLATION POLICY
q Check enclosed, made payable to ISWM
Written notice of cancellation is required and must be
received in writing by February 23, 2015. No refunds
will be given after February 23.
q Credit Card q VISA
The International Society of Weighing and Measurement
supports the Americans with Disabilities Act, which
promotes public accessibility for the disabled. If you
require special services, please attach a description of
your needs.
After February 23, 2015
q $100
q $80 each
Karen Hutchison, Executive Director
Phone:240-753-4397
Fax:866-285-3512
Email:Karen@iswm.org
SPECIAL SERVICES
q Dealer Distributor
q Retired
TOTAL $
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Registration forms received without full payment will not be processed.
q MasterCard
Check #
q American Express
Credit card numberExp. Date
Cardholder’s Name
Cardholder’s Signature
I authorize the ISWM to charge my credit card for the amount indicated above.