Training
Gamewell-FCI offers a comprehensive programming training program for technical personnel directly employed by an authorized distributor. Technicians who need upload/download capabilities though the CAMWorks License must first complete factory certification by attending E3/S3 University.
Training is conducted and coordinated through the Honeywell Fire Systems Training Department.
- Only training that is scheduled through the training department qualifies for valid training certificates, and only employee swith valid training certificates in the nameof the company they are currently employed at, meet the criteria for having been factory trained
- Certificates of Factory Training (via LMS) are issued in the name of the individual AND the name of the distributor and are not normally transferable
- Factory certification is maintained by annually completing assigned continuing education and successfully passing a related exam (see details in section #2 Certification Maintenance)
E3/S3 University is the core Factory Training course for the E3 and S3 panels. This course is a software programming course, covering programming and maintaining an E3 Series and Smart Loop Panel (S3) Fire Alarm Systems, both in stand-alone mode and a networked system. An overview of the various modules used in E3 configurations is conducted. Discussion will focus on their individual design, features and their collective capabilities. CAMWorks is used throughout the course for Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) programming.
E3 Voice Systems is recommended 12-18 months after E3/S3 University. This course provides the basics of voice messaging with an E3 Series Fire Alarm System in a networked system. A review of the various modules used in E3 voice configurations is conducted. Discussion will focus on their individual design, features and their collective capabilities. CAMWorks is used throughout the course for E3 voice messaging programming. Mass Notification Systems are NOT trained during this course
E3 Advanced – Special Audio/Mass Notification provides advanced CAM Low-level commands used to accomplish fire alarm signaling overrides by Mass Notification systems. It discusses common messaging requirements such as Multiple Messaging Chaining, Round Counting and Audio Synchronization and demonstrates Advanced CAM composition techniques and structures.
Third Party/End User Training is the responsibility of the authorized E3/S3 distributor. These third parties can attend E3/S3 training sessions if approved and sponsored by that distributor. This policy requires that an employee of the sponsoring distributorship be present during all sessions of face-to-face training. The authorized distributor is responsible for all end-user support, including technical support to the end user they sponsor. Tuition fees apply to both end users and distributor personnel in attendance. After the completion of training, end users receive an Acknowledgement of Attendance, not a Certificate of Factory Training.
Training Registration and Schedules
Training registration is through the new online Learning Management System called MY Honeywell Buildings University or MYHBU for short. MYHBU provides one portal to access training for the complete life safety portfolio including Fire Alarm, VESDA, and BDA.
MYHBU Key enhancements:
- Self-registration for instructor-led courses
- Reminders that annual certification maintenance is due
- A library of on-demand content which you can take anytime, anywhere, on any device
- Access to training certification records and ability to download training certificates
- Access to an expanding library of Honeywell Fire training content from industry experts
Register for the MYHBU at: MyHoneywellBuildingsUniversity.com. Once logged in, click on the “ My Learning” button at the bottom of the homepage. Then choose “Class Calendar” where you can view all available training courses, get course information and register for your desired class.
For questions, please contact us at MyHoneywellBuildingsUniversity@Honeywell.com.
Classroom Training Information
- Seats are limited; applications are processed on a first come, first serve basis
- Registration cut-off is one week prior to the class start date
- Class times are listed in MYHBU
- Cancelations must be made 10 days prior to the class start date. After that date, full tuition is invoiced
- Student changes must be made 10 days prior to the class start date. After that date, we are not able to change the attendee
Virtual Instructor Led Courses: Confirmed students will receive a Microsoft Teams invitation via email the business day prior to the schedule class start date.
Participation requires the latest version of CAMWorks software installed on your laptop. It can be downloaded from Software Downloads.
Reliable internet connection is required, as well as audio and video capabilities. Please have a valid driver license available for identification purposes. Files will be exchanged via email, so you will need access to email as well.
A second monitor connected to your computer is beneficial. This will allow you to be working in CAMWorks Tools and to follow the instructor on screen. It is not required to have a fire panel at your location for download and testing.
CAMWorks Licensing
Software Tool Licenses are now maintained through the CLSS online portal.
- Licenses are linked directly to MYHBU training certification based on email addresses.
- If MYHBU training and CLSS Subscription are current, so is the license.
- ESDs will have greater control of technician licenses. ESDs can immediately delete a user when a technician leaves the company.
- Each programming technician is required to have a CLSS Professional Technician subscription or greater. This is included at no charge for all training completed through March 31, 2021. Complimentary CLSS subscriptions will expire when the most recent training expires.
- Beginning April 1, 2021 new technician instructor led training will include a 1-year CLSS Professional Technician subscription. When the complementary subscription expires, there will be an annual renewal fee of 2040 tokens and includes the Certification Maintenance program. All existing licenses must be migrated to this new model.
Steps to set up Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS) account:
- Identify an account administrator in your organization. If your company is already using CLSS Site Manager skip to step 3.
- Have the administrator go to: https://www.fire.honeywell.com/#/home Click on “request access”. Follow directions (3 steps). Electronically sign the CLSS framework agreement and upload it. You will receive 2 confirmation emails once complete.
- Add each Programming Tool user as an employee with a CLSS Basic Technician license. Email address must match address used for MYHBU training registration. CLSS login credentials will be immediately issued via email.
- Technician logs into CLSS and updates password. https://www.fire.honeywell.com/#/home
The training module linked below will assist in the process of adding technicians.
https://clsscustomertrainingus.blob.core.windows.net/manage-users/story_html5.html
To learn more about different types of CLSS licenses, please visit the following link:
https://clsscustomertrainingus.blob.core.windows.net/manage-licences/story_html5.html
If you have issues during this process, please reach out to the CLSS Customer Support Team @
CLSS.TECH@Honeywell.com
FAQs
Current tuition is listed on the MYHBU Learning Management System.
Registration can be cancelled or transferred up to two weeks before the scheduled start date of a class.
Employees of any authorized E3/S3 ESD are eligible for a certificate of factory training should they meet the minimum standards required for the course attended.
End Users attending training are furnished an Acknowledgement of Attendance, should they meet the same minimum standards. This acknowledgement does not establish a basis for a relationship with, nor alter any terms and conditions governing the sale of E3/S3 products to the individual or entity being issued that acknowledgement.
Yes; students must have a Windows-based laptop, running Windows XP or later, have one available serial COM port or suitable adaptor, one available USB-2.0 port or suitable adaptor and a CD-ROM drive.
Software is not distributed during the class. A CLSS Professional License must be created and all programming software must be installed and working on the laptop brought to class. It must be the latest released version available in the DOWNLOADS section of this E3/S3 website.
