GenSchool features classes encompassing all knowledge levels, with topics including:
- Electrical and Mechanical Theory
- Basic and Advanced Generator Concepts
- Regulators and Protective Devices
- Generator Testing, Sizing, Options, Applications and Certifications
- Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Remanufacturing
In addition to the classes above, GenSchool participants will be taken on an in-depth tour of the Kato Engineering factory as well as attend entertaining social events to network with fellow industry professionals and Kato Engineering & Leroy-Somer staff.
A breakout session / open forum tailored to specific interests or questions will be available as well.
Full participants will receive an estimated 1.2 CEU credits.
For any questions, please email genschool@mail.nidec.com.
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Agenda Overview
*Times may vary slightly
Monday, October 16th
- Arrive in Mankato and Check in at the Hilton Garden Inn
- 6:30 PM- 9:00 PM: Kickoff Social and Dinner at Mankato Civic Center Reception Hall to welcome all participants
Tuesday, October 17
- 7:00 AM Continental breakfast provided in Civic Center Banquet Room West
- 7:30 AM Morning Sessions
Electrical Principles
Generator Principles
Mechanical Principles
Controls Principles - 12:00 PM Group photo and lunch in Civic Center Banquet Room East
- 1:00 PM Bus departs for Kato Engineering plant tour
- 1:30 PM Plant tour at Kato Engineering
- 3:45 PM Bus returns to Civic Center
- 6:00 PM Load bus at Civic Center for dinner & entertainment
- 6:30 PM Dinner and entertainment at Wow! Zone
- 8:30 PM Bus departure #1 to return to Civic Center
- 9:30 PM Bus departure #2 to return to Civic Center
Wednesday, October 18th
- 7:00 AM Continental breakfast provided in Civic Center Banquet Room West
- 7:30 AM Morning Sessions
Generator Advanced Concepts
Generator Testing
Generator Sizing
Generator Applications - Maintenance, Troubleshooting, & Reman
- 12:15 PM Lunch and CEU & diploma distribution
- 1:00 PM Afternoon breakout sessions (open discussion by specialty)
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Controls
- Maintenance
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Hotel Accommodations
Kato Engineering has reserved a block of rooms for GenSchool participants at the following hotel, which is located right next to where classes will take place:
20 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001
To reserve a room at the GenSchool rate of $129 per night, please email GenSchool@mail.nidec.com with your check in / check out dates no later than September 20th, 2023. You will receive a reservation confirmation shortly after.
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Tour Details
The Kato Engineering Plant Tour and Demonstrations will take place at our headquarters located in Mankato just 10-15 minutes away from where GenSchool is taking place. Transportation to and from the tour will be provided. For both safety and security reasons due to our work in the defense industry, the following policies will be enforced during the tour:
- Pants and close-toed shoes must be worn. Please plan accordingly.
- Due to our work in the defense industry, both employee and visitor cell phones are not allowed in the manufacturing area for security reasons. Upon arrival at Kato Engineering, your tour leader will collect your group's cell phones (groups of about 10 or so) and store them in a secured location. Phones will be re-distributed to the group by your tour leader after leaving the manufacturing area. If you need to be able to be contacted during this tour, please let us know ahead of time and we will make accommodations accordingly where you can be contacted in other ways during the plant tour.
- This year we will be using an audio transmission system where you will be given new, clean over-the-ear headphones in order to better hear your tour group leader. You are welcome to bring your own headphones instead if you like.
Please email GenSchool@mail.nidec.com with any questions or concerns