EduCon:
Gate Operator Training
Gate Operator Training
Friday, April 11 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Learn all about the NEW Gate Systems Technician Level 1 certification. This new program has several benefits that will help educate gate systems technicians to diagnose and repair gate systems by understanding licensing requirements, troubleshooting electrical circuits, and overall system troubleshooting. This session will also discuss basic electronic concepts used to service and troubleshoot operators and accessories. Attendees will also understand the common functions of a multimeter, as well as how and when to use it as a diagnostic tool. Today’s consumers are demanding professional qualifications for services affecting the accessibility and value of their property. The public perception of the gate operator industry will advance knowing this training and certification is available.
Jason Webb
Jason is responsible for coordinating and providing training for all product lines to installers and service technicians, salespersons, and administrative personnel in a variety of
formats. He has 17 years in the industry, serving in a variety of roles from technical service/support, to new product development, to training. Jason is an IDEA Certified Commercial Door Systems Technician. Prior to entering the industry, he spent 10 years in the United States Air Force as an emergency medical technician.
Tom DeSilvia
Tom DeSilvia is employed by the Chamberlain Group. Tom joined Chamberlain in 2004 and has held several positions in engineering and legal. Tom currently spends much of his time overseeing regulatory engineering, global standards development, as well as investigating and supporting Chamberlain’s product liability cases.
Tom has been an active member within DASMA for over 19 years. He is the Past President of IDEA, Chair of the Automated Vehicular Gate Systems Coalition, and Vice-Chair of DASMA’s Gate Operator Committee. He is an active voting member on four UL Standard Technical Panels. He is also a participant of the IEC TC61 and MT25 committees that drive international standards.