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July 2002


In This Issue

July Feature Stories
Technically Speaking
System Integrator Forum
Complementary Partner Spotlight
Did You Know?
Training Corner
Events


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July Feature Stories


Circon Launches New Web Site

We hope you will have noticed the new look for the corporate section of the Circon web site. The new site is a reflection of Circon's corporate goals to be an industry leader, to present innovative solutions, and to excel in customer service.

If you have feedback for the new corporate site, please send your thoughts and suggestions to webmaster@circon.com.

CIRCONFERENCE 2002

Top 10 Reasons to Attend CIRCONFERENCE

10. Welcome reception. Circon, BAPI and Echelon are pleased to host a reception Wednesday night at the Hotel Vancouver for a great end to the first day of CIRCONFERENCE. All integrators, end users, complementary partners and Circon staff are invited to join us at this event.

9. Breakout sessions. We listened to your feedback and have added a third day to the "conference" part of CIRCONFERENCE and have dedicated it 100% to breakout sessions. Smaller groups for product demonstrations, question and answer sessions and in-depth knowledge and skills.

8. Q&A. Lots of time to ask your questions, and get your answers. Don't miss this opportunity - we are looking for your feedback.

7. Canadian dollar. Let's face it, US currency goes a long way up here. Check it out yourself at www.xe.com - $100 US dollars = $157.38 Cdn dollars.

6. Product. First hand exposure to Circon's newest products and how to use them.

5. New complementary partners. Great opportunity for in depth exposure to some of Circon's newest complementary product lines. Representatives from Plexus, Fieldserver and Windy City Wire are all attending.

4. Golf tournament and fishing derby! Join Circon and GE Fuji as we host a best ball golf tournament at Langara golf course in Vancouver. For non-golfers, sign up for the Salmon fishing party boat.

3. Vancouver. The weather is great in September, lots to see and do in this beautiful city. Stay for the weekend, come out golfing or fishing on Saturday and enjoy the sights Saturday evening or Sunday.

2. Input. Explain what product features are important to your business and why they should be part of Circon's product line. Listen to what we are doing to help you make your business better.

1. Networking. Meet other integrators, vendors and Circon's staff. Find out what makes them successful and how you can apply that to your business and your bottom line.

Technically Speaking

GE F11 Drives

VSD-200 Circon is pleased to announce support for the GE Fuji AF-300 F11 drive in addition to the G11/P11 drives. This patch contains a new EXE file, fully compatible with existing VSD-200 interface cards and F11/G11/P11 drives.

 
System Integrator Forum

New LonWorks Integrators

Please welcome Circon's newest LonWorks Integrators:

- Air Quality Management
- Control Temp
- Hi-Tech Electric / Systems

Please welcome Circon's newest System Integrator:

- Encompass / Trinity Contractors

Complementary Partner Spotlight


Complementary Partner Exhibition

Circon is pleased to announce that the following companies will be in Vancouver for Circon's partner conference, September 18 - 21, to meet customers and demonstrate the latest and greatest products and services.

- BAPI
- Belimo
- Continental Control Systems
- Control By Light
- Echelon
- Fieldserver Technology
- GE Fuji
- Plexus
- Veris Industries
- Windy City Wire
 
Did you know?

We've put an online form on the website to make it easier for you to send your comments and suggestions for future development. To complete the form visit www.circon.com/support/feedback/design-input.asp.

Training Corner

Circon's training program has expanded to include new training sites across North America.  Courses are scheduled through to the end of August in the following cities:  
- Vancouver, BC
- Philadelphia, PA
- Salt Lake City, UT  
 

Course outlines, upcoming schedules, and registration information.

New course! Visual Integrator 3 for LNS

Circon announces a great reason to go to summer school! Three day intensive courses on Visual Integrator (TM) for LNS will be offered through September. Register now and receive a free copy of VI 3 software as part of your course material!

Register now to attend one of the courses immediately before, or immediately after Circon's partner conference!

Events


CIRCONFERENCE 2002
September 18 - 21, 2002
Vancouver, BC, Canada www.circon.com/circonference
 
LonWorld 
October 31 - November 1, 2002
Toronto, Ontario, Canada