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TEL 113 - System Installation and Testing

Course Description

Focuses on the installation and testing of switching and multiplexing equipment. Extensive laboratory activities provide students with a wide variety of practical experience in installation and testing procedures for switching and multiplexing equipment. Topics include: function of switching and multiplex equipment, tandem switches, installation and testing of equipment bays, maintenance of high level switches, and installation and maintenance of analog and digital multiplex equipment.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Function of Switching and Multiplex Equipment

Class

4

Tandem Switches

D. Lab

0

Installation and Testing of Equipment Bays

P. Lab/O.B.I.

6

Maintenance of High Level Switches

Credit

6

Installation and Maintenance of Analog and Digital Multiplex Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

TEL 105, TEL 112

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

FUNCTION OF SWITCHING AND MULTIPLEX EQUIPMENT

10

0

0

Switching equipment

Relate the function of switching equipment.

 

 

 

Multiplex equipment

Describe the principles and operation of analog and data multiplex equipment.

 

 

 

TANDEM SWITCHES

5

0

10

Call accounting retrieval

Perform call accounting retrieval functions.

 

 

 

Database functions

Perform database functions.

 

 

 

Low level PCBs

Execute replacement action on defective low level PCBs.

 

 

 

Switch error reports

Analyze switch error reports to determine repair actions.

 

 

 

INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF EQUIPMENT BAYS       

10

0

15

Assembly

Mounting and Anchoring

Assemble, mount, and anchor equipment to the floor or ceiling.

 

 

 

Wire and cable connections

Make all wire and cable connections to power and MDF.

 

 

 

Equipment tests

Test equipment to ensure proper operation.

 

 

 

Circuit installation preparation

Prepare for circuit installation.

 

 

 

Documentation

Complete all as-built documentation and record updates.

 

 

 

MAINTENANCE OF HIGH LEVEL SWITCHES

5

0

10

Front-end switches

Perform preventive and emergency maintenance on front-end switch modules.

 

 

 

Global switch parameters

Update and troubleshoot global switch parameters.

 

 

 

Database problems

Repair customer-reported database problems.

 

 

 

Switching system

Analyze switch output to determine switching system health.

 

 

 

 

Detect early warning signs of problems in the switching system.

 

 

 

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ANALOG AND DIGITAL MULTIPLEX EQUIPMENT

10

0

25

FDM multiplex equipment

Install and maintain FDM multiplex equipment.

 

 

 

Analog baseband level

Test analog baseband level and record results.

 

 

 

Digital multiplex equipment

Install and maintain digital multiplex equipment.

 

 

 

Problem diagnosis

Isolate problems to in-house and outside plant transmission equipment.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

 

Fleming, P. (1983). Principles of switching (2nd ed.). Geneva, IL: ABC TeleTraining.

Goeller, L. F. (1988). Design background for telephone switching (2nd ed.). Geneva, IL: ABC TeleTraining.

 

Training Aids

 

Manufacturers' instruction manuals