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Introduces the basics of cable installation from the initial site survey to splicing cable and making connections. Through extensive laboratory activities, students perform the basic tasks of a cable installer. Topics include: site survey, cable pulling, cable connections, cable splicing, and premise distribution systems.
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Site Survey |
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Cable Pulling |
D. Lab |
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Cable Connections |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
6 |
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Cable Splicing |
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6 |
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Premise Distribution Systems |
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Prerequisite: |
Provisional admission |
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Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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D. Lab |
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SITE SURVEY |
6 |
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Material, manpower, and special equipment |
Determine material, manpower, and special equipment needs. |
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Compliance with electrical codes |
Check building for compliance with electrical codes. |
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KSU placement, Telephone peripherals placement |
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Verification procedures |
Verify backboard, power, ground, entrance conduit, and pull string. |
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Coordination with other trades |
Coordinate with other trades. |
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CABLE PULLING
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Routing safety |
Follow safety procedures for cable installation. |
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Routing wire and cable |
Determine most efficient cable route. |
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Avoid electrical interference. |
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Maintain adequate amount of slack on each end of cable. |
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Supporting and bundling cable |
Tie wrap cable. |
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Use existing support for running cable. |
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Terminating cable |
Terminate cable on backboard. |
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Electrical and fire codes |
Follow electrical and fire codes. |
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CABLE CONNECTIONS |
10 |
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25 AMP connector, Amphenol tool |
Make connections using a 25 AMP connector, soldering iron, crimping, and stripping tools. |
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Modular plugs |
Install modular plugs. |
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Coaxial cable |
Select appropriate connectors for mounting on coaxial cable. |
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Soldering |
Solder coaxial cable to connectors. |
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Crimping |
Attach connectors to coaxial cable using solderless methods. |
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Wrapping |
Wrap a bundle of electrical wires and/or coaxial cables. |
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Stripping |
Strip wires and coaxial cable for soldering and/or solderless mounting to connectors. |
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CABLE SPLICING |
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Follow all safety procedures for splicing cable. |
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Cable types |
Identify types of cable. |
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Splicing and bonding techniques |
Demonstrate proper splicing and bonding techniques. |
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Cable opening and closing techniques |
Demonstrate proper cable opening and closing techniques. |
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Grounding |
Ground cable terminals in subscriber buildings. |
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Cable acceptance and completion testing |
Perform cable acceptance and completion testing. |
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Troubleshooting |
Test and analyze grounds, noise levels, shield continuity, power influence levels, and transmission quality. |
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PREMISE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS |
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Standards and codes |
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Methodology dealing with horizontal cabling |
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Backbone cabling |
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Suggested Resources |
Books
Horn, F. W. (1988).
Cable, inside and out (rev
ed.). Geneva, IL: ABC TeleTraining.
Lee, F. E. (1986).
Station installation and
maintenance (rev ed.). Geneva, IL:
ABC TeleTraining.
Training Aids
Manufacturers' instruction manuals