Data Centre Testing & Commissioning Seminar
Data Centre Testing & Commissioning Seminar
Power, Cooling, Mechanical & Network Certification – Unified Solutions for Critical Infrastructure
Simplify Data Centre Testing. Improve Reliability. Reduce Risk.
Modern data centres demand high availability, predictable performance and complete audit traceability. However, testing across power systems, cooling infrastructure, mechanical assets and network cabling is often fragmented across multiple tools, software platforms and reporting formats.
This fragmentation increases commissioning time, complicates compliance reporting and makes fault diagnosis more difficult.
This seminar introduces a unified approach to data centre testing and condition monitoring using industry-leading Fluke and Fluke Networks solutions. Attendees will learn how to standardise workflows, capture meaningful test data and link results across disciplines to improve decision-making and reduce downtime risk.
Seminar Details
Dates: 11 & 12 March 2026
Time: 08:30 for 09:00 – 16:00
Venue: Knightsbridge Office Park
33 Solane Street, Bryanston, Sandton
Hosted By: Fluke & Comtest
Speakers:
- Brolin Moonsamy – Fluke
- Kristo Engelbrecht – Fluke
- Zulfikar Umar – Fluke
- Gary Casper – Comtest
Registration closes 4 March 2026
[Register Now]What You Will Learn
This two-day seminar provides practical insights into data centre testing, commissioning best practices and lifecycle condition monitoring.
Attendees will gain knowledge on:
✔ Identifying critical performance indicators for data centre reliability
✔ Implementing unified testing workflows across electrical, mechanical and network infrastructure
✔ Producing audit-ready test reports and compliance documentation
✔ Reducing commissioning delays and troubleshooting time
✔ Improving visibility across power, cooling and cabling systems
Day One: Power, Environmental & Mechanical Infrastructure Testing
Reliable power distribution, cooling performance and rotating equipment health are fundamental to data centre uptime. Yet these systems are frequently tested independently, resulting in incomplete visibility and inconsistent reporting.
Day One explores modern testing technologies and best practices for monitoring and maintaining critical infrastructure systems.
Topics Covered
Power Quality Analysis
Learn how to identify harmonics, voltage disturbances, sags, swells and distortion that can reduce UPS performance, damage switchgear and impact equipment reliability.
Thermal & Environmental Monitoring
Discover how thermal imaging can quickly identify hotspots, cooling inefficiencies and electrical faults before failures occur.
Mechanical & Rotating Equipment Condition Monitoring
Understand how vibration testing helps detect imbalance, misalignment and bearing wear in cooling fans, pumps and mechanical systems.
Unified Reporting & Condition Monitoring
Learn how to convert individual test results into meaningful operational insight and link electrical, thermal and mechanical data into a single monitoring strategy.
Day Two: Network Verification & Certification
Modern data centres rely on high-speed network infrastructure capable of supporting 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G and higher performance environments across copper and fibre cabling systems.
Day Two focuses on network verification and certification techniques that ensure performance, compliance and future scalability.
Topics Covered
Network Verification
Learn how to quickly confirm network performance during commissioning, troubleshooting and live operational environments.
Verification topics include:
- Copper cabling performance validation
- Switch connectivity and network configuration verification
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) testing
- Fibre loss testing and fault location
- Fibre end-face inspection and contamination prevention
Network Certification
Understand how certification ensures structured cabling installations meet international standards including ISO/IEC and TIA requirements.
Certification sessions will cover:
- Copper certification up to Cat 6A and Class FA
- Fibre optical loss testing for multimode and single-mode links
- Standards-based pass/fail testing
- Professional reporting for compliance and project handover
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is designed for professionals involved in data centre design, commissioning, operation and maintenance, including:
- Data Centre Facility Managers
- Commissioning Engineers
- Network Infrastructure Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
- Consulting Engineers
- Cabling Contractors and Installers
- Maintenance and Reliability Professionals
- Critical Infrastructure Managers
Why Attend?
- Reduce commissioning and troubleshooting time
- Improve audit compliance and reporting accuracy
- Learn industry best practices for data centre testing
- Gain practical knowledge from industry experts
- Understand how unified testing improves reliability and uptime
About Fluke & Comtest
Fluke is a global leader in electronic test tools and condition monitoring solutions used across critical infrastructure, energy, industrial and network environments.
Comtest is a trusted distributor and technical partner for Fluke delivering advanced testing, measurement and calibration solutions across Southern Africa.
Together, Fluke and Comtest provide complete testing solutions for modern data centre environments.