Advanced Testing of Copper Systems

Course Supplier: CNET Telephone Number: 0121 326 2219 Cost: £625

Description:

This 2-day programme covers the standard compliant design principles involving the theoretical and practical use of a variety of test equipment.

To enable engineers already familiar with copper cable installation to gain further design information and practical experience on a variety of certification testers and to improve their skills in diagnostics and fault rectification. Reference is also made to future proposed copper cabling system developments.

The course provides detailed requirements for standards-based design of copper cabling systems for Cat 5e and Cat 6 installation, EMC considerations and termination and testing requirements. Practical exercises demonstrate the correct use of the structured cabling test equipment available on the market today. Since the introduction of Category 6 cabling the requirements for advanced testing have never been greater. The practical elements also extend to demonstrate the tests that need to be carried out in the field.

Introduction & objectives

Introduction to the ranges of copper cabling systems & relevant EN, TIA
ISO ratified industry standards
Difference & requirements of both
Channel & permanent link tests

Design of copper based systems

Introduction to copper cabling design requirements using Cat 5E & Cat 6 including difference in required bend radii
Use of consolidation points etc

Testing requirements

A detailed section describing individual testing definitions & parameters of each of the 14 new field tests required for the Cat 6 standard as well as the existing tests required for Cat 5e systems

Industry testers

Introduction to various industry standard copper based testers, their calibration, setup and comparisons
How to download & update firmware from relevant web sites.

EMC

Considerations required with reference to RFI & EMI, including potential causes and solutions as well as methods of survey

Troubleshooting

How to ask the right questions & define testing parameters in both new & retro fit construction
Advice on how to recognise common faults through physical & visual inspections

Documentation