Itron Enterprise Edition (IEE) Functional Basics (FB) Training
October 12 - 21
A series of classes designed to build proficiency and experience using Itron’s meter data management tool. You will be trained on the service point model, the user interface, configuring meters, service points, or accounts through Program-Based Configuration (PBC), along with the concepts of validation, estimation and editing (VEE). You will be exposed to Advanced Metering Infrastructure, Rate Modeler, Device Events, Settlements and the Service Mode.
Cost of Entire Course (18 Modules): $5,500 USD per student
For those students that would like to take modules a la carte, the individual module prices are listed below, with details.
Full refunds are available up to the Friday prior to the course start date and are issued back to the credit card.
Descriptions/Dates/Times/Fees -
Module 1: FB01: Overview and the Service Point Model
This module introduces the key concepts and features that anyone using Itron Enterprise Edition (IEE) Meter Data Management (MDM) needs to understand.
October 12, 11:00AM-1:45 PM ET
Intended Audience
Anyone new to IEE MDM, including operators and administrators.
Prerequisites None
Cost - $500 USD per student
Module 2: FB02: Introduction to the IEE User Interface
This module introduces the IEE user interface that anyone using IEE MDM needs to understand.
October 12, 2:15PM-3:45PM ET
Anyone new to IEE MDM, including operators, administrat4ors, revenue investigators, super users, IT and database managers, network or systems administrators, rate managers, owners of validation, editing and estimation (VEE) algorithms and formulas.
Intended Audience
Anyone new to IEE MDM, including operators, administrators, revenue investigators, super users, IT and database managers, network or systems administrators, rate managers, owners of validation, editing and estimation (VEE) algorithms and formulas.
Prerequisites
FB01
Cost - $250 USD per student
Module 3: FB04: Program-Based Configuration (PBC) Basics
This module is designed for anyone responsible for configuring meters, service points, or accounts through Program-Based Configuration (PBC). It is a prerequisite for administrators or super-users who set up the PBC programs. To get maximum value out of this class you should already have a basic knowledge of the IEE MDM application and user-interface, service point model, and AMI functionality.
October 13, 11:00AM-1:15PM ET
Intended Audience
Anyone who needs to view or modify program-based configurations in IEE MDM, including operators, super users, and administrators.
Prerequisites
FB01 · FB02 · FB03
Cost - $500 USD per student
Module 4: FB09: Task Basics
This module provides an overview of how tasks are created, how to use the Task Monitor and how to create one-time tasks applying task templates. Automated schedules are introduced as a source of these tasks.
October 13, 1:45 PM - 3:00PM ET
Intended Audience
This module is intended for anyone monitoring task progress or creating one-time tasks, including operators, super users and administrators.
Prerequisites
FB01 · FB02
Cost - $250 USD per student
Module 5: FB05: Validation, Estimation and Editing (VEE) Basics
This module is designed for operators or basic users who are required to monitor validation queue exceptions and resolve them on the job. To get maximum value out of this class you should already have a basic knowledge of the IEE MDM application. This includes high level familiarity with how IEE MDM works, understanding of how it is configured, and training or experience in using its user interface.
October 14, 11:00AM-5:00PM ET
Intended Audience
This module is intended for Anyone monitoring VEE processes or editing data, including operators and super users.
Prerequisites
FB01 · FB02
Cost - $500 USD per student
Module 6: FB03: Meter Data Management (MDM) Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Overview
Introduces the key terms, concepts and features of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) meter data management (MDM) using Itron Enterprise Edition (IEE). An overview of AMI technology, business impacts, dataflow and workflow are described. IEE MDM AMI tools such as interactive communications and monitors are briefly introduced.
October 15, 11:00AM-12:45 PM ET
Intended Audience
This module is intended for anyone new to managing AMI meter data with IEE MDM.
Prerequisites
FB01 · FB02
Cost - $250 USD per student
Module 7: FB07: Monitoring AMI Readings Imports
This module addresses AMI Readings Imports (ARI) process components and terminology; data flows, including the resubmit and retry processes, gap filling, handling of historical reads, and Workbin functions; use of the ARI Dashboard; and use of the Import Fail Queue.
October 15, 1:15PM-2:45PM ET
Intended Audience
This module is for anyone monitoring AMI Readings import operations, including operators and super users.
Prerequisites
FB01 · FB02 · FB03 · FB05
Cost - $250 USD per student
Module 8: FB08: Monitoring AMI Billing Exports
This module covers the AMI billing export process, how to monitor exceptions, suggested steps to investigate and resolve exceptions, tools such as the AMI Billing Export monitor, and the AMI Billing Exception Trend Analysis.
October 15, 3:15PM-4:30PM ET
Intended Audience
This module is for anyone who must monitor billing exports and resolve exceptions.
Prerequisites
FB01 · FB02 · FB03 · FB05 · FB07
Cost - $250 USD per student
Module 9: FB06: Communicating with AMI Endpoints
This module is designed for IEE MDM users responsible for completing manual two-way communications with AMI endpoints. To get maximum value out of this class you should already have a basic knowledge of the IEE MDM application, service point model, and AMI functionality. This includes training or experience in using the IEE MDM user interface.
October 19, 11:00AM-12:15PM ET
Intended Audience
This module is intended for anyone who manually initiates two-way communications processes with AMI meters.
Prerequisites
FB01 · FB02 · FB07
Cost - $250 USD per student
Module 10: FB13: Working with External Systems
This module explains how to manage and monitor AMI Data Exports, create device event reports and exports, and manage the meter reading processes running through the Collection System Integration function. It not only covers routine tasks, but also configuration guidelines.
October 19, 12:45PM-2:30PM ET
Intended Audience
This module is intended for operators and super users responsible for any of the above tasks.
Prerequisites
FB01 · FB02 · FB07 · FB08 · FB09
Cost - $250 USD per student
Module 11: FB14: Device Events
This module explains the process of filtering events and alarm notifications. Additionally, the module will review the process of mapping event codes and export events in IEE.
October 19, 3:00 PM-3:45 PM ET
Intended Audience
This module is intended for operators, analysts and super users responsible for defining, maintaining and reporting on meter events
Prerequisites
FB01 · FB02 · FB09
Cost - $250 USD per student
Module 12: FB10: Rate Modeler Basics
This module covers how to create simple rates required to support AMI Billing Export and IEE C&I Customer Care. This includes a simple uniform rate, a tiered rate, and a time-of-use rate with seasons and peak periods.
October 20, 11:00AM-1:00PM ET
Intended Audience
This module is intended for anyone responsible for adding rates to Rate Modeler.
Prerequisites
FB01 · FB02 · FB04 · FB08
Cost - $500 USD per student
Module 13 FB12: Introduction to Service Mode
This module introduces the key terms, concepts and features of IEE MDM Service Mode. An overview of Service Mode architecture, configuration updates, administration and settings are described.
October 20, 1:30PM-3:30PM ET
Intended Audience
This module is intended for anyone responsible for adding rates to Rate Modeler.
Prerequisites
FB01 · FB02 · FB04 · FB08
Cost - $250 USD per student
Module 14: FB11: Monitoring Service Orders
This module introduces the Service Order Monitor. Service order statuses and codes are explained.
October 21, 11:00AM-11:30AM ET
Intended Audience
This module is intended for anyone monitoring service orders in IEE.
Prerequisites
FB01 · FB02
Cost - $250 USD per student
Module 15: FB15: Settlements Overview.
This module describes how settlements are used and the differences between wholesale and retail settlements.
Additionally, the module will outline a typical process a utility may use when participating in the settlements process
October 21, 12:00PM-12:45PM ET
Intended Audience
This module is intended for anyone requiring a better understand of the settlement process.
Prerequisites
FB01 · FB02 · FB09
Cost - $250 USD per student
Module 16: FB16: Settlements
This module explains how to view the settlement dashboard, update the view of the data displayed in the Load Summary, Market Summary, and Daily Settlement Workbench panels.
Additionally, the module will review the process to submit data to, or request data from, the Market for zones or settlement points and export data for offline use.
October 21, 1:15 PM-2:00PM ET
Intended Audience
This module is intended for operators or analysts who will be involved in the settlement process.
Prerequisites
FB01 · FB02 · FB09
Cost - $250 USD per student
Module 17: FB17: Workflow Manager Overview
This module reviews Workflow management in general and different use cases that IEE will handle in conjunction with Action Manager and an external system such as SAP. Since this class builds on the functionality in the IEE Web User Interface Device Events page, you should take the Device Events class first.
October 21, 2:30 PM-3:15 PM ET
Intended Audience
This module is intended for anyone who will be working with the optional IEE Workflow Manager Module
Prerequisites
IEE FB01. FB14, IEE Web User Interface 01 and 03
Cost - $250 USD per student
Module 18: FB18: Workflow Manager Basics
This module addresses the functions and displays available with the optional, licensed Workflow Management module. It includes a review of how device events are filtered and get automatically sent to external systems, such as SAP and Action Manager, for resolution. Since this class builds on the functionality in the IEE Web User Interface Device Events page, you should take the Device Events class first
October 21, 3:45 PM-4:30 PM ET
Intended Audience
This module is intended for anyone who will be working with the optional IEE Workflow Manager module
Prerequisites
IEE FB01. FB14, FB17, IEE Web User Interface 01 and 03
Cost - $250 USD per student
Complete 18 Module Course Rate: $5,500 USD per student
Instructor: Kevin Pestian