CAI - IRS Networks Stage 1 Course

Overview 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).

Learning style: 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.

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

Course Contents: - 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.

Duration: 2 days.

Learning Outcomes: 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.

Assessment Method: 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%.

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