Standard |
TEL 113 - System Installation and
Testing
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.
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Function of Switching and Multiplex Equipment |
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4 |
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Tandem Switches |
D. Lab |
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Installation and Testing of Equipment Bays |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
6 |
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Maintenance of High Level Switches |
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6 |
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Installation and Maintenance of Analog and Digital Multiplex Equipment |
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Prerequisite: |
TEL 105, TEL 112 |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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Class |
D.Lab |
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FUNCTION OF SWITCHING AND
MULTIPLEX EQUIPMENT |
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Switching equipment |
Relate the function of switching equipment. |
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Multiplex equipment |
Describe the principles and operation of analog and data multiplex equipment. |
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10 |
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Call accounting retrieval |
Perform call accounting retrieval functions. |
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Database functions |
Perform database functions. |
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Low level PCBs |
Execute replacement action on defective low level PCBs. |
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Switch error reports |
Analyze switch error reports to determine repair actions. |
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INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF EQUIPMENT BAYS |
10 |
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15 |
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Assembly Mounting and Anchoring |
Assemble, mount, and anchor equipment to the floor or ceiling. |
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Wire and cable connections |
Make all wire and cable connections to power and MDF. |
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Equipment tests |
Test equipment to ensure proper operation. |
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Circuit installation preparation |
Prepare for circuit installation. |
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Documentation |
Complete all as-built documentation and record updates. |
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MAINTENANCE OF HIGH LEVEL SWITCHES |
5 |
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10 |
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Front-end switches |
Perform preventive and emergency maintenance on front-end switch modules. |
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Global switch parameters |
Update and troubleshoot global switch parameters. |
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Database problems |
Repair customer-reported database problems. |
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Switching system |
Analyze switch output to determine switching system health. |
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Detect early warning signs of problems in the switching system. |
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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ANALOG AND DIGITAL MULTIPLEX
EQUIPMENT |
10 |
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25 |
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FDM multiplex equipment |
Install and maintain FDM multiplex equipment. |
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Analog baseband level |
Test analog baseband level and record results. |
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Digital multiplex equipment |
Install and maintain digital multiplex equipment. |
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Problem diagnosis |
Isolate problems to in-house and outside plant transmission equipment. |
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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