Three Day: Introduction to Navigator Automation Course
Tuesday, October 19th, Wednesday, October 20th, and Thursday, October 21
$795 ($895 after 9/17/2010)
(21 ETCP Renewal Credits)
Class limit: 8

The “Introduction to Navigator” course gives students an overall view of the principles of entertainment automation systems and teaches the basics of how to configure and program an automation system using FTSI’s “Navigator” hardware and software. Mechanical system components, network architecture, safety systems and considerations, motion control techniques, system programming tools and instructions, console operation, and basic troubleshooting will all be introduced, with examples and exercises provided for all students.

Day I: This full-day class gives a basic overview of the current state of the art in entertainment automation and introduces students to the basic principals involved in mechanical, rigging, and show automation. The architecture, components, software, and operating principals of the Navigator system are introduced in depth to prepare students for programming and system configuration.
Day II: The basics of motion control and safety systems will be introduced to students, followed by instruction, examples, and exercises in using the Navigator console and software to configure and program a typical theatrical automation system. Device configuration, operator interface configuration, cues, conditional responses, and other key programming skills will be taught.
Day III: The final day of class will continue the system skills and example exercises from the previous day, with focus on troubleshooting and diagnostics. The basic concepts in 3D motion control and visualization within the Navigator system will also be introduced.

Target Audience: System programmers and operators, or those interested in working in automation.

Learning Objectives:
1. Understanding basic entertainment automation systems
2. Understanding motion control and safety systems
3. Develop skills in system configuration and diagnostics
4. Understanding of safety systems, applications, and limitations
5. Develop skills in Navigator system programming, cueing, and operation