CAI - IRS Networks Stage 1 Course

 

Our programme is designed for participants who have prior experience in the installation of simple TV reception equipment
(TV Aerial & Satellite ) an who with to update their knowledge of simple Integrated Reception Systems (IRS).

 

Instructor led - Available in the UK only

This programme is classroom based by PowerPoint and contains and mix of practical demonstrations with hands-on learning
exercises.

 

Designed for participants who have prior experience in the installation of simple TV reception equipment.

 

- The electromagnetic wave.

- The principles of digital signals and modulation techniques.

- Measurement parameters and frequency bands.

- Aerial design.

- The principles of Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) reception.

- UHF multiplexes.

- Practical signal measurements.

- Digital bandwidths.

- Splitters and diplexers.

- Coaxial cable losses.

- The principles of satellite TV reception.

- Satellite locations and footprints.

- Frequency down conversion and source switching.

- Methods of signal distribution in the home.

- IRS concepts for new and existing buildings.

- Network design and signal level calculations for IRS.

- System hardware.

- Equipotential bonding and lightning protection.

- IRS system troubleshooting.

- TV flat-panel displays.

- An overview of fibre optics. 

 

2 days.

 

At the conclusion of this programme all participants will be able to conceive, plan, install and service a typical IRS for up to
100 locations to current best practice.

 

The assessment method for this programme is by means of practical assessment exercises and a multiple choice open book
assessment paper with a pass mark of 65%.

 

Contact Broadband Training for more information and pricing or to book a course.