Fire Alarm Systems Annotated Instructor s Guide. Module MODULE OVERVIEW PREREQUISITES OBJECTIVES PERFORMANCE TASKS

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Fire Alarm Systems

Annotated Instructor’s Guide

MODULE OVERVIEW

This module covers the basics of fire alarm systems, including devices, circuits, systems design and installation guidelines, power requirements, control panel programming, testing, and troubleshooting.

PREREQUISITES

Please refer to the Course Map in the Trainee Module. Prior to training with this module, it is recommended that the trainee shall have successfully completed the following:

Core Curriculum and Electronic Systems Technician Levels One through Three. Electronic Systems Technician Level Four Modules can be taken in any order.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to:

1. Understand the unique terminology associated with fire alarm systems. 2. Describe the relationship between fire alarm systems and life safety.

3. Identify and explain the role that various codes and standards play in commercial and residential fire alarm applications.

4. Describe the characteristics and functions of various fire alarm system components.

5. Explain and describe the different types of circuitry that connect fire alarm system components. 6. Describe the theory behind conventional, addressable, and analog fire alarm systems and explain

how these systems function.

PERFORMANCE TASKS

Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to: 1. Draw a two-wire and four-wire initiating circuit.

2. Install and troubleshoot a four-wire initiating device circuit.

3. Wire either a conventional zone or a fire alarm system and pull station. 4. Troubleshoot an instructor-induced ground fault of a fire alarm system. 5. Isolate a short circuit on a fire alarm system.

6. Isolate an open circuit on a fire alarm. 7. Program a system.

8. Commission a system.

9. Wire an RJ31-X telephone jack correctly. 10. Complete an NFPA record of completion.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST

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Overhead projector and screen Transparencies

Blank acetate sheets Transparency pens Whiteboard/chalkboard Markers/chalk

Pencils and scratch paper

Appropriate personal protective equipment Copies of NFPA codes and standards

Different types of detectors (sensors) Heat detectors

Smoke detectors Ionization detectors

Photoelectric smoke detectors Flame detectors

Carbon monoxide detectors

Initiating devices, wiring, and tools necessary to complete a four-wire initiating circuit

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*Located in the Test Booklet.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Ensure that the trainees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment and know how to use it properly. Emphasize basic electrical system safety.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

This module is intended to present thorough resources for task training. The following reference works are suggested for both instructors and motivated trainees interested in further study. These are optional materials for continued education rather than for task training.

A Designer’s Guide to Fire Alarm Systems, First Edition. Robert M. Gagnon, Ronald H. Kirby. Quincy,

MA: National Fire Protection Association.

Certified Alarm Technician Level 1. Silver Spring, MD: National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association. Electrical Installations in Hazardous Locations, First Edition. Peter J. Schram, Mark W. Earley. Quincy,

MA: National Fire Protection Association.

Fire Alarm Signaling Systems, Third Edition. Richard W. Bukowski, Wayne D. Moore. Quincy, MA:

National Fire Protection Association.

Fire Alarm System Installation, First Edition. Merton W. Bunker, Jr., Richard J. Roux. Quincy, MA:

National Fire Protection Association.

Practical Fire Alarm Course. Silver Spring, MD: National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association. Understanding Alarm Systems. Silver Spring, MD: National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association.

TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE

An outline for use in developing your lesson plan is presented below. Note that each Roman numeral in the outline equates to one session of instruction. Each session has a suggested time period of 21_⁄

2hours. This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minute break dur-ing the session. Approximately 40 hours are suggested to cover Fire Alarm Systems. You will need to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based on your class size and resources. Because labo-ratories often correspond to Performance Tasks, the proficiency of the trainees may be noted during these exercises for Performance Testing purposes.

Topic Planned Time

Session I. Introduction, Codes and Standards, and Overview

A. Introduction ____________

B. Codes and Standards ____________

1. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) ____________

2. Labeled and Listed Equipment ____________

C. Fire Alarm Systems Overview ____________

1. Fire Alarm Circuit Designations ____________

2. Types of Fire Alarm Systems ____________

D. Laboratory – Trainees practice drawing two-wire and four-wire initiating ____________ device circuits. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 1.

RJ31-X telephone jacks, wiring, and tools necessary to wire an RJX telephone jack

Copy of the latest edition of the National Electrical

Code®

Copies of the latest edition of the National Fire

Alarm Code

Fire alarm system, pull stations, and tools necessary to wire, program, commission, and troubleshoot a conventional zone fire alarm or simulator

Blank copies of the NFPA Record of Completion Module Examinations*

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Session II. Fire Alarm Systems Equipment I

A. Fire Alarm Systems Equipment ____________

B. Fire Alarm Initiating Devices ____________

1. Conventional versus Addressable Commercial Detectors ____________

2. Automatic Detectors ____________

3. Heat Detectors ____________

4. Smoke Detectors ____________

5. Other Types of Detectors ____________

6. Manual Fire Alarm Boxes ____________

7. Sprinkler System Fire Alarm and Supervision Equipment ____________ C. Laboratory – Trainees practice installing and troubleshooting four-wire ____________

initiating device circuits. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 2. Session III. Fire Alarm Systems Equipment II

A. Control Units ____________

1. User Control Points ____________

2. FACU Initiating Devices ____________

3. Types of FACU Alarm Options ____________

4. FACU Listings ____________

B. FACU Primary and Secondary Power ____________

C. Notification Appliances ____________

1. Visual Notification Devices ____________

2. Audible Notification Devices ____________

3. Voice Evacuation Systems ____________

4. Signal Considerations ____________

D. Communications and Monitoring ____________

1. Monitoring Options ____________

2. Communications Methods ____________

E. Laboratory – Trainees practice wiring an RJ31-X telephone jack correctly. ____________ This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 9.

Session IV. Installation Guidelines I

A. General Wiring Requirements ____________

B. Wiring in Special Areas ____________

C. Circuits ____________

D. Power and Grounding ____________

Session V. Installation Guidelines II

A. Manual Fire Alarm Boxes (Pull Boxes) – includes laboratory in which trainees ____________ practice wiring a conventional zone or a fire alarm system and pull station.

This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 3.

B. Flame Detectors ____________

C. Smoke Chambers ____________

D. General Precautions for Detectors ____________

E. Spot Detectors on Flat Ceilings ____________

F. Photoelectric Beam Smoke Detectors on Flat Ceilings ____________

G. Spot Detectors on Irregular Ceilings ____________

H. Notification Appliances ____________

I. FACU Installation Guidelines ____________

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Session VI. Installation Guidelines III

A. Ancillary Control Relay ____________

B. Duct Smoke Detectors ____________

C. Door Hold-Open Releasing Service ____________

D. Elevator Recall and Shutdown ____________

E. Special Door Locking Arrangements ____________

F. Suppression System Fire Alarm Initiation ____________

G. Supervision of Suppression Systems ____________

Session VII. Household Fire Alarms

A. Detectors ____________

B. Audibility Considerations ____________

C. Visible Notification Appliances ____________

D. Power Requirements ____________

E. Monitoring and Supervision ____________

F. User Instruction and Testing ____________

Session VIII. Inspection, Testing, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

A. Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance ____________

1. Before Testing ____________

2. Precautions for Occupied Buildings ____________

3. Definitions ____________ 4. General Requirement ____________ 5. Central Stations ____________ 6. All Systems ____________ 7. Testing Methodology ____________ 8. After Testing ____________ B. Troubleshooting Guidelines ____________ 1. Alarm Systems ____________ 2. Addressable Systems ____________

C. Laboratory – Trainees practice completing an NFPA record of completion. ____________ This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 10.

Sessions IX–XV. Laboratories

Trainees practice the following tasks, which correspond to Performance Tasks 4–8.

A. Isolate a short circuit on a fire alarm system. ____________ B. Troubleshoot an instructor-induced ground fault of a fire alarm system. ____________

C. Isolate an open circuit on a fire alarm. ____________

D. Program a system. ____________

E. Commission a system. ____________

Session XVI. Review, Module Examination, and Performance Testing

A. Review ____________

B. Module Examination ____________

1. Trainees must score 70% or higher to receive recognition from NCCER 2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and submit

the results to the Training Program Sponsor.

C. Performance Testing ____________

1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from NCCER. If applicable, proficiency noted during laboratory exercises can be used to satisfy the Performance Testing requirements. 2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and submit

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Intrusion Detection Systems

Annotated Instructor’s Guide

MODULE OVERVIEW

This module covers the basics of intrusion detection systems, including devices, circuits, system design and installation guidelines, power requirements, control panel programming, testing, and troubleshooting.

PREREQUISITES

Please refer to the Course Map in the Trainee Module. Prior to training with this module, it is recom-mended that the trainee shall have successfully completed the following:

Core Curriculum and Electronic Systems Technician Levels One through Three. Electronic Systems Technician Level Four Modules can be taken in any order. This module is an elective.

OBJECTIVES

1. Correctly use the trade terminology associated with intrusion detection systems.

2. Identify types and describe characteristics of sensors, notification devices, and control panels. 3. Select the correct sensors, notification devices, and control panels for various applications.

4. Explain and describe the different types of circuitry that connect intrusion detection system components.

5. Describe the different methods of communication and monitoring.

6. Explain introductory intrusion detection system design methods and considerations. 7. Describe introductory intrusion detection system installation considerations.

8. Install and wire an intrusion detection system consisting of sensors, notification devices, and a control panel.

9. Program a control panel, and describe the different components, inputs, and programming options used in controlling intrusion detection systems.

10. Test and troubleshoot an intrusion detection system.

PERFORMANCE TASKS

Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to:

1. Identify types of security sensors, notification devices, and control panels.

2. Select the correct sensors, notification devices, and control panels for various applications. 3. Install and wire a security system consisting of sensors, notification devices, and control panel. 4. Program a control panel.

5. Test a security system.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST

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Appropriate personal protective equipment

Different types of security sensors Magnetic switch sensors

Glass-break detectors Burglar alarm screens Shock (vibration) detectors Photoelectric detectors Seismic sensors

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Ensure that the trainees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment and know how to use it properly. Emphasize basic electrical safety.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Certified Alarm Technician. Bethesda, MD: National Training School (NTS).

Security, ID Systems and Locks, 1997. Joel Konieck and Karen Little. Boston, MA:

Butterworth-Heinemann.

Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual, 2000. Tampa, FL: BICSI.

The Design and Evaluation of Physical Protection Systems, 2001. Mary Lynn Garcia. Boston, MA:

TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE

2hours. This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minute break dur-ing the session. Approximately 30 hours are suggested to cover Intrusion Detection Systems. You will need to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based on your class size and resources. Be-cause laboratories often correspond to Performance Tasks, the proficiency of the trainees may be noted during these exercises for Performance Testing purposes.

Session I. Introduction, Overview, and Types of Intrusion System Sensors

B. Intrusion System Overview ____________

1. Local ____________

2. Monitored ____________

3. Types ____________

C. Types of Intrusion System Sensors ____________

1. Perimeter ____________

2. Interior ____________

Different types of glass

Different types of notification devices Bells

Buzzers Horns Chimes Sirens

Different types of control panels Copies of NFPA codes and standards Copies of UL Commercial Extent Number 1 Copies of the SIA Control Panel – False Alarm

Reduction Features Standard

Blank copies of the Intrusion System Standby Battery Calculation form

Sensors, notification devices, control panel, and tools necessary to install, program and test a security system or simulator

Copies of the latest edition of the National Fire

Alarm Code

Copies of the latest edition of the National Electrical

Code®

Module Examinations* Performance Profile Sheets*

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Sessions II–III. Annunciation Devices and Control Panels

A. Annunciation Devices ____________

1. Strobes ____________

2. Bells, Buzzers, Horns, Chimes, and Sirens ____________

3. Voice Messages ____________

B. Control Panels ____________

1. Control Units and Combination Systems ____________

2. Operating Panels ____________

3. Control Unit/Panel Circuit Labeling ____________

4. Types of Control Unit Outputs ____________

C. Laboratory – Trainees identify types of security sensors, notification devices, ____________ and control panels. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 1.

Sessions IV–V. Communications, Monitoring, and System Design

A. Communications and Monitoring ____________

1. Communications Options ____________

2. Monitoring Options ____________

3. Communications Methods and Systems ____________

B. System Design ____________

1. Applications ____________

2. Methods for Connection ____________

3. UL Requirements ____________

4 False Alarm Prevention and Control ____________

C. Laboratory – Trainees select the correct sensors, notification devices, and ____________ control panels for various applications. This laboratory corresponds to

Performance Task 2. Session VI. Installation I

A. General Wiring Requirements ____________

B. Wiring in Special Areas ____________

C. Circuits ____________

D. Power and Grounding ____________

Sessions VII–IX. Installation II

A. System and Equipment Installation Guidelines ____________

1. Minimum Secondary Power ____________

2. Control Units ____________

3. Perimeter Sensors ____________

4. Perimeter Fence or Exterior Detection Systems ____________

5. Interior Intrusion Systems ____________

B. Programming Options ____________

C. Laboratory – Trainees practice installing a security system and programming ____________ a control panel. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Tasks 3 and 4.

Sessions X–XI. Inspection, Testing, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

A. Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance ____________

1. Purpose of Testing ____________

2. Before Testing ____________

3. Precautions for Occupied Buildings ____________

4. Definitions ____________

5. General Requirements ____________

6. Testing Methodology ____________

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B. Troubleshooting Guidelines ____________ C. Laboratory – Trainees practice testing a security system. This laboratory ____________

corresponds to Performance Task 5.

Session XII. Review, Module Examination, and Performance Testing

A. Review ____________

1. Trainees must score 70% or higher to receive recognition from NCCER. 2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and submit

1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from NCCER. If applicable, proficiency noted during laboratory exercises can be used to satisfy the Performance Testing requirements. 2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and submit

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Audio Systems

Annotated Instructor’s Guide

MODULE OVERVIEW

This module covers various elements of a basic sound reinforcement system, including speakers, microphones, and signal processing equipment, along with their installation and testing requirements.

PREREQUISITES

Prior to training with this module, it is recommended that the trainee shall have successfully completed the following: Core Curriculum and Electronic Systems Technician Levels One through Three. Electronic Systems Technician Level Four modules can be taken in any order.

OBJECTIVES

1. Identify the primary components of an audio system and explain the basic operation of each. 2. Identify typical audio system applications for sound reinforcement.

3. Identify various audio input devices and describe their effects on audio signaling. 4. Identify and describe various processing options for audio signals.

5. Identify and describe various controls for mixing and combining audio signals and their effects on the signals.

6. Explain the use of amplifiers in all phases of audio signaling. 7. Specify proper cabling selection criteria for a given audio system.

8. Identify four primary speaker types and explain their application and use in an audio system. 9. Identify and use various measurement devices, meters, and other electronic tools used for audio

systems.

10. Describe typical audio system troubleshooting techniques.

PERFORMANCE TASKS

Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to: 1. Mount a speaker.

2. Properly terminate equipment and speakers. 3. Identify audio cable types and applications. 4. Identify a cable bundle.

5. Use test equipment to set up gain structure: • Meter

• Scope

• Tone generator • RTA

• SPL

6. Read and interpret specifications and shop drawings. 7. Perform acceptance testing.

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* Located in the Test Booklet.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Ensure that trainees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Audio Made Easy. Ira White. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Hal Leonard Corporation.

Audio Systems Design and Installation. Philip Giddings. Boston, Massachusetts: Focal Press. Live Sound Reinforcement. Scott Hunter Stark. Vallejo, California: Mix Books.

Guide to Sound Systems for Worship. Jon F. Eiche. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Hal Leonard Corporation. Sound Reinforcement Handbook. Gary Davis and Ralph Jones. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Hal Leonard

Corporation.

The Audio Dictionary. Glenn D. White. Seattle, Washington: University of Washington Press.

Wire, Cable, and Fiber Optics for Video and Audio Engineers. Stephen H. Lampen. New York, NY:

McGraw-Hill.

TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE

2hours. This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minute break during the session. Approximately 40 hours are suggested to cover Audio Systems. You will need to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based on your class size and resources. Because laboratories often correspond to Performance Tasks, the proficiency of the trainees may be noted during these exercises for Performance Testing purposes.

Whiteboard/chalkboard Markers/chalk

Blank acetate sheets Transparency pens Pencils and scratch paper

Sample polar plots for various real-world microphones

Sample frequency response diagrams from real-world speaker systems Speaker cones Microphones Mixers Distribution amplifiers Compressors Gates Expanders Transformers

Bulk microphone and speaker cabling Real time analyzer

Spectrum analyzer Tone generator

Sound pressure level meter Oscilloscope

XLR connectors RCA connectors Phone jack connectors Module Examinations* Performance Profile Sheets*

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST

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Topic Planned Time Session I. Introduction

A. A Brief Overview of Sound and Human Hearing ____________

B. A Brief Overview of Audio Systems Applications ____________ Session II. Elements of a Sound Reinforcement System

A. Microphone Basics ____________

B. Microphone Classifications ____________

C. Speakers ____________

D. Speaker Classifications ____________

Session III. Elements of a Sound Reinforcement System (Continued)

A. Processing Equipment ____________

B. Signal Processing ____________

C. Amplifiers for Sound Reinforcement ____________

D. Constant-Voltage Audio Distribution ____________

E. Audio Transformers ____________

Session IV. Laboratory

A. Laboratory ____________

Given one or more speakers, a constant-voltage distribution system, and shop drawings, have the trainees determine the appropriate tap settings for the speaker, mount it to the wall or ceiling, and attach it to the distribution system. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Tasks 1 and 6.

Session V. Applications of Sound Reinforcement Systems

A. Auditorium Sound Systems ____________

B. School and Talkback Intercom Systems ____________

C. Paging Systems ____________

D. Background/Foreground Music ____________

E. Noise Masking ____________

F. Room Combining Systems ____________

G. Distributed Residential Audio Systems ____________

Session VI. Audio Cabling Options

A. Impedance Versus Resistance ____________

B. Balanced Versus Unbalanced ____________

C. Cabling and Wire ____________

D. Connectors ____________

Session VII. Laboratory

Given a bundle of microphone cables and a stage box, patch panel, or snake, have the trainees identify the wires for each microphone and match each wire to its input at the connecting device. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Tasks 3 and 4.

Session VIII. Laboratory

Given speakers, microphones, distribution equipment, several bulk wires and cabling, and shop drawings, have the trainees correctly identify the wiring or cabling and termination requirements for the devices, install the proper connectors, and successfully connect the devices to the distribution system. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Tasks 2, 3, and 6.

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Session IX. Instrumentation and Test Equipment

A. Understanding Console Instruments ____________

B. Audio Test Instruments ____________

C. Real Time Analyzer ____________

D. Voltmeter or Multimeter ____________

E. Impedance Bridge ____________

F. Spectrum Analyzer ____________

G. Sound Pressure Level (SPL) Meter ____________

Sessions X–XII. Laboratory

Given a functioning audio system consisting of inputs, mixers, signal processing equipment, output speakers, and shop drawings and using each of the test instruments described, have the trainees conduct tests to determine the correct functioning of the devices and adjust them to set up the overall gain control of the system. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 5.

Session XIII. Installing Audio Systems

A. Overview of Installation Activities ____________

B. Speaker Rigging ____________

C. Troubleshooting an Audio Installation ____________

Session XIV. System Commissioning

A. General Commissioning Activities ____________

B. Commissioning a PA or Intercom System ____________

C. Commissioning an Audio System ____________

Session XV. Laboratory

Have the trainees perform acceptance testing on an operative audio system. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 7. Session XVI. Review and Testing

A. Review ____________

1. Trainees must score 70% or higher to receive recognition from NCCER. 2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200 and submit

1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from NCCER. If applicable, proficiency noted during laboratory exercises can be used to satisfy the Performance Testing requirements.

2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200 and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.

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Overview of Nurse Call and Signaling Systems

Annotated Instructor’s Guide

MODULE OVERVIEW

This module introduces the trainee to the nurse call systems used in various types of health care facilities.

PREREQUISITES

Prior to training with this module, it is recommended that the trainee shall have successfully completed the following: Core Curriculum and Electronic Systems Technician Levels One through Three. Electronic Systems Technician Level Four modules can be taken in any order. This module is an elective.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to: 1. Explain key terms related to nurse call systems.

2. Identify the codes and standards that apply to the installation and operation of nurse call systems. 3. Describe the different types of nurse call systems and explain their differences.

4. Explain the limitations on connections between nurse call systems and other systems. 5. State the general installation guidelines that apply to nurse call systems.

PERFORMANCE TASK

Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to: 1.

Install and connect nurse call system components.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST

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ANSI/UL1069, Hospital Signaling and Nurse Call Equipment

NFPA-70, National Electrical Code

NEMA Installation Guide for Nurse Call Systems

Installation and operation manual for a nurse call system

Nurse call signaling and annunciation components Low-voltage hook-up wire

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE

2hours. This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minute break during the session. Approximately 10 hours are suggested to cover Overview of Nurse Call and

Signaling Systems. You will need to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based on

your class size and resources. Because laboratories often correspond to Performance Tasks, the proficiency of the trainees may be noted during these exercises for Performance Testing purposes.

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Topic Planned Time Session I. Introduction

B. Important Terms ____________

C. Codes and Standards ____________

1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) ____________

2. Underwriters Laboratory (UL) ____________

3. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) ____________ 4. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) ____________

D. Types of Nurse Call Systems ____________

1. Visual Systems ____________

2. Audiovisual Systems ____________

3. Microprocessor-Based Audiovisual Systems ____________

Session II. Call Management, System Interfaces, and Installation Practices

A. Call Management ____________

B. Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities ____________

C. System Interfaces ____________

1. Telephone Equipment ____________

2. Entertainment Equipment ____________

3. Paging Systems ____________

4. Fire Alarm Systems ____________

5. Security Systems ____________

6. Auxiliary Alarm Devices ____________

7. Computers and Printers ____________

D. Installation Practices ____________

1. Electrical Power Requirements ____________

2. Installation Guidelines ____________

3. Programming ____________

Session III. Laboratory

Have the trainees install and wire nurse call system components using the applicable manufacturer’s installation manual. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 1.

Session IV. System Checkout/Commissioning; Review and Testing

A. System Checkout/Commissioning ____________

B. Review ____________

C. Module Examination ____________

D. Performance Testing ____________

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CCTV Systems

Annotated Instructor’s Guide

MODULE OVERVIEW

This module covers the equipment used in CCTV systems, as well as the methods used to integrate these components into systems that meet the surveillance needs of different users.

PREREQUISITES

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to: 1. Describe typical uses for CCTV systems.

2. Identify the components of a CCTV system.

3. Describe recording types and media used for CCTV applications. 4. Describe the types of cameras used in CCTV systems.

5. Describe the use and selection of various lenses for use in a CCTV system. 6. Explain cabling options for a CCTV system.

7. Describe the use of amplifiers in a CCTV system. 8. Compare analog and digital CCTV system signals. 9. Define installation requirements for CCTV systems. 10. Describe the tools used for CCTV system troubleshooting.

PERFORMANCE TASKS

Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to: 1. Select the correct lens for a given application.

2. Synch and phase a camera. 3. Program a CCTV system.

4. Measure and verify video levels.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST

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A working digital CCTV system Video cameras and lenses Waveform monitor Vectorscope

Color bar generator Test cables

Module Examinations* Performance Profile Sheets* * Located in the Test Booklet.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

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TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE

2 hours. This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minute break during the session. Approximately 20 hours are suggested to cover CCTV Systems. You will need to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based on your class size and resources. Because laboratories often correspond to Performance Tasks, the proficiency of the trainees may be noted during these exercises for Performance Testing purposes.

Session I. Introduction; CCTV System Overview and Components

B. CCTV System Overview ____________

1. A Typical CCTV System ____________

2. View More than One Camera with a Switcher ____________

3. View More than One Camera with a Splitter ____________

4. View More than One Camera with a Multiplexer ____________

5. Use a Video Recorder to Archive Video ____________

C. CCTV System Components ____________

1. Cameras ____________

2. The Camera Lens ____________

3. Camera Mounts and Enclosures ____________

4. Date and Time Generators ____________

Session II. CCTV System Components (Continued)

A. Controllers ____________

B. Alarm Interface Units ____________

C. Motion Detectors ____________

D. Amplifiers for CCTV Video Signals ____________

E. CCTV Keyboards ____________

F. VCR Controllers ____________

G. Video Monitors ____________

Session III. Lighting and Illumination

A. Lighting and Illumination ____________

1. Working with Light Conditions ____________

2. Measuring Light ____________

3. Measuring Reflectivity ____________

4. Light Sensitivity of Cameras ____________

5. Infrared Lighting and Cameras ____________

6. Illumination and Beam Angles ____________

7. Managing Backlighting ____________

B. Laboratory ____________

Have the trainees adjust the camera and lighting to obtain the optimum image. Session IV. Laboratory

Have the trainees select the correct camera lens based on the lighting and application. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 1.

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Session V. Medium to Large CCTV Systems and CCTV in the Digital Domain

A. Medium to Large CCTV Systems ____________

1. Control Systems for Large CCTV Installations ____________

2. Infrastructure Issues ____________

B. CCTV in the Digital Domain ____________

1. What is Digital? ____________

2. Digital Technologies for CCTV Systems ____________

Session VI. Laboratory

Have the trainees program a CCTV system. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 3.

Session VII. Testing CCTV System Video

A. Testing CCTV System Video ____________

1. Video Equipment Calibration ____________

2. Signal Synchronization ____________

Have the trainees measure and verify a video level. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 4.

Session VIII. Laboratory; Review and Testing

Have the trainees synch and phase a camera. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 2.

B. Review ____________

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Broadband Systems

Annotated Instructor’s Guide

MODULE OVERVIEW

This module introduces the trainee to the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures pertaining to broadband systems. The broadband systems covered include cable television (CATV) systems, satellite master antenna television (SMATV) systems, and master antenna television (MATV) systems.

PREREQUISITES

OBJECTIVES

1. Draw a block diagram of a selected CATV/ SMATV/MATV system head end.

2. Describe the signal flow for selected processing paths in the head end of a CATV/SMATV/ MATV system.

3. Identify the different assemblies and components used in CATV/SMATV/MATV systems and describe their function.

4. Select and terminate coaxial cables used for specific applications. 5. Calculate CATV/SMATV/MATV distribution system gains and losses.

6. Use selected test equipment to make measurements and checks in CATV/SMATV/MATV systems in order to evaluate system operation.

PERFORMANCE TASKS

Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to: 1. Select and install coaxial cable connectors.

2. Select coaxial cables used for specific applications. 3. Calculate distribution system gains and losses.

4. Use a signal level meter (SLM) to measure signal strength and slope of a signal. 5. Use a cable tone test set to locate a specific cable.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST

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Appropriate personal protective equipment Assortment of broadband equipment

manufacturers’ catalogs

Service manuals for various CATV/SMATV components

Copies of operational CATV/SMATV system as-built drawings and documentation

Copy of the latest edition of the National Electrical

Code®

Radial crimp male F-connectors for RG-6 or RG-11 cable

Equal lengths of RG-6, RG-11, and RG-59 coaxial cable for demonstration of cable attenuation loss Sample lengths of RG-6 and RG-11 coaxial cable Sample lengths of semiflex coaxial cable

Access to one or more operational CATV/SMATV systems

Assortment (or photos) of head end components including:

Television broadcast receiving antennas and preamps

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Satellite receiving antennas and downconverters Strip amplifiers

Single-channel converters Agile heterodyne processors Demodulators and modulators Satellite receivers

Stereo encoders

Combiners and splitters Filters

Assortment (or photos) of distribution system components including:

Distribution amplifiers and line extenders Splitters

Directional couplers and taps Attenuators and terminators Multimeter

Signal generator

Signal level meter (SLM) Spectrum analyzer Cable tone test set Satellite tester

Portable color TV receiver

Assorted test cables and related connectors and adapters

Cable cutter

Coaxial cable stripper

Coaxial cable crimping tool for the specific type of F-connector being used for practicing coaxial cable termination

Torque wrench (25 to 30 inch-pound range) Module Examinations*

Performance Profile Sheets* * Located in the Test Booklet.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE

2 hours. This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minute break during the session. Approximately 15 hours are suggested to cover Broadband Systems. You will need to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based on your class size and resources. Because laboratories often correspond to Performance Tasks, the proficiency of the trainees may be noted during these exercises for Performance Testing purposes.

Session I. Introduction and Overview of Cable Systems

B. Evolution of CATV Systems ____________

C. Architecture of Cable Systems ____________

1. CATV Architecture ____________

2. MATV and SMATV Architecture ____________

D. Broadband System Basics ____________

1. Prefixes ____________

2. Scientific Notation ____________

3. Frequency Spectrum ____________

4. TV Channels ____________

5. Units of Measure ____________

6. Common CATV Symbols ____________

E. Satellite Technology ____________

1. Classification of Satellites ____________

2. Television Satellite Frequency Spectrum Bands ____________

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4. Downlink Signal Parameters ____________ 5. Areas of Service

Session II. Head End Signal Processing and Components

A. Head End Signal Processing ____________

1. VHF/UHF Off-the-Air Signal Processing ____________

2. Satellite Signal Processing ____________

3. Locally Originated Channel Signal Processing ____________

B. Head End Components ____________

1. Television Broadcast Receiving Antennas and Preamps ____________ 2. Satellite Receiving Antennas and Downconverters ____________

3. Off-the-Air Processors ____________

4. Demodulators and Modulators ____________

5. Satellite Receivers ____________

6. Stereo Encoders ____________

7. Combiners and Splitters ____________

8. Filters ____________

Session III. Distribution System Components and Topologies

A. Distribution System Components ____________

1. Distribution Amplifiers and Line Extenders ____________

2. Splitters ____________

3. Directional Couplers and Taps ____________

4. Attenuators and Terminators ____________

5. Coaxial Cables ____________

Have the trainees select and properly terminate coaxial cables for a specific application. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Tasks 1 and 2.

C. Distribution System Topologies ____________

1. Home-Run Cable Distribution Systems ____________

2. Loop-Through Cable Distribution Systems ____________

3. Trunk-and-Branch Cable Distribution Systems ____________

Session IV. Distribution System Gains and Losses

A. Distribution System Gains and Losses ____________

1. Cable Losses ____________

2. Splitter Losses ____________

3. Directional Coupler/Tap Losses ____________

4. Calculating Distribution System Gains and Losses ____________

Given a set of specific distribution system parameters, have the trainees calculate the gains and losses for the distribution system. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 3.

Session V. Test Equipment, Head End Alignment, and Troubleshooting

A. Test Equipment ____________

1. Signal Level Meter ____________

2. Spectrum Analyzer ____________

3. Cable Tone Test Set ____________

4. Satellite Tester ____________

5. Portable Color TV Receiver ____________

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B. Laboratory ____________ Have the trainees practice using a signal level meter (SLM) to measure the

strength and slope of a selected signal. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 4.

C. Laboratory ____________

Have the trainees use a cable tone test set to locate a specific cable. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 5.

C. Head End Alignment ____________

D. Troubleshooting ____________

1. Customer Interface ____________

2. Physical Examination of the System ____________

3. Basic System Analysis ____________

4. The Use of Manufacturers’ Troubleshooting Aids ____________ 5. Guidelines for Troubleshooting the Distribution System ____________

6. Guidelines for Troubleshooting the Head End ____________

Session VI. Two-Way Transmission; Review and Testing

A. Two-Way Transmission ____________

B. Review ____________

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Access Control Systems

Annotated Instructor’s Guide

MODULE OVERVIEW

This module covers the basics of access control systems, including devices, circuits, system design and installation guidelines, power requirements, control panel programming, testing, and troubleshooting.

PREREQUISITES

Please refer to the Course Map in the Trainee Module. Prior to training with this module, it is recom-mended that the trainee shall have successfully completed the following:

Core Curriculum and Electronic Systems Technician Levels One through Three. Electronic Systems Technician Level Four Modules can be taken in any order. This module is an elective.

OBJECTIVES

1. Explain the operation of typical entry control systems and their associated access control methods. 2. Describe the different applications and relative advantages and disadvantages of various methods

of access control.

3. Identify and explain the following types of entry equipment and their advantages and disadvantages:

• Entry barriers

• Locking devices and accessories • Entry/exit readers

4. Explain the types of available controllers.

5. Identify and explain primary and backup power sources.

6. Describe general installation guidelines for entry control system equipment. 7. Install a typical reader for an entry control system.

PERFORMANCE TASKS

Under the supervision of the instructor and in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, the trainee should be able to:

1. Install and wire a simple controller with its own or external power supply. 2. Install and wire an electric locking device with its own or separate power supply. 3. Install and wire an exit touch bar or switch.

4. Install and wire an entry keypad device. 5. Program a controller.

6. Test the operation of the entry keypad, locking device, and exit touch bar or switch.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST

Module 33407-03

Coded credentials Magnetic stripe cards Proximity cards

Proximity key ring tags Smart cards

Electric strike locks and electric locksets Electric bolt locks

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Ensure that the trainees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment and know how to use it properly. Emphasize basic electrical safety.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

The Design and Evaluation of Physical Protection Systems, 2001. M.L. Garcia. Burlington, MA:

Security, ID Systems, and Locks: The Book on Electronic Access Control, 1997. J. Konicek/K. Little.

Burlington, MA: Butterworth Heinemann.

TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE

2hours. This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minute break during the session. Approximately 30 hours are suggested to cover Access Control Systems. You will need to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based on your class size and resources. Be-cause laboratories often correspond to Performance Tasks, the proficiency of the trainees may be noted during these exercises for Performance Testing purposes.

Session I. Introduction, Entry, and Access

B. Entry and Access Control Systems ____________

1. Typical Non-Staffed Entry Control Systems ____________

2. Non-Staffed Entry Control System Considerations ____________

3. Access Control Systems ____________

4. Coded Credentials ____________

C. Controllers and Power Supplies ____________

D. Entry/Exit Readers ____________

1. Swipe, Insert, and Proximity Readers ____________

2. Biometric Readers ____________

Session II. Locking Devices and Barriers

A. Locking Devices and Accessories ____________

B. Entry Control Barriers ____________

1. Gates ____________

2. Turnstiles and Rotary Security Doors ____________

3. Mantraps ____________

4. Doors ____________

Touch sense bars and cables Exit switches and accessories

Electric locking device, exit touch bar, controller, key pad, and tools necessary to install, program, and test an access control system

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Sessions III–XI. Installation

A. Installation ____________

1. Installation Tips ____________

2. Installation Procedures ____________

B. Laboratories – Trainees practice installing access control systems. These laboratories correspond to Performance Tasks 1 through 6.

1. Install and wire a simple controller with its own or external power ____________ supply.

2. Install and wire an electric locking device with its own or separate ____________ power supply.

3. Install and wire an exit touch bar or switch. ____________

4. Install and wire an entry keypad device. ____________

5. Program a controller. ____________

6. Test the operation of the entry keypad, locking device, and ____________ exit touch bar or switch.

Session XII. Review, Module Examination, and Performance Testing

A. Review ____________

1. Trainees must score 70% or higher to receive recognition from NCCER.

2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.

1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from NCCER. If applicable, proficiency noted during

laboratory exercises can be used to satisfy the Performance Testing requirements. 2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and

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Systems Integration

Annotated Instructor’s Guide

MODULE OVERVIEW

This module explains the considerations for integration of various automated building systems. It covers communications, network configuration, system performance, programming considerations, and user interface.

PREREQUISITES

Please refer to the Course Map in the Trainee Module. Prior to training with this module, it is recommended that the trainee shall have successfully completed the following:

Core Curriculum and Electronic Systems Technician Levels One through Three. Electronic Systems Technician Level Four Modules can be taken in any order.

OBJECTIVES

1. Define the term systems integration, and identify typical situations when you might encounter systems integration.

2. Describe the best practices for interoperability and system performance.

3. Explain the various interconnection options and protocols commonly used for integration.

4. Describe the network configurations used and the wiring schemes and fault-tolerant procedures designed for system redundancy.

5. Describe various user interfaces available for integrated systems monitoring and control.

6. Identify custom application-driven solutions commonly used in high-tech building automation systems.

PERFORMANCE TASKS

There are no performance tasks for this module.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST

Module 33408-03

Examples stored on a laptop or other computer, or screen captures printed out, of graphical interfaces for building systems (stored or printed samples not necessary if Internet access is available)

Module Examinations* *Located in the Test Booklet.

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TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE

2hours. This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minute break during the session. Approximately 20 hours are suggested to cover Systems Integration. You will need to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based on your class size and resources. Because laboratories often correspond to Performance Tasks, the proficiency of the trainees may be noted during these exercises for Performance Testing purposes.

Session I. Introduction and Subsystems Communication

1. Reasons for Systems Integration ____________

2. Convergence ____________

B. Communication between Subsystems ____________

1. Basic Topology ____________

2. Protocols ____________

Session II. Network Configurations in Complex Systems

A. Ethernet ____________

B. TCP/IP ____________

C. Network Device Addresses ____________

D. Network Hubs and Switches ____________

E. VLAN ____________

F. Wireless Networking ____________

G. Unicast versus Multicast ____________

Session III. Interoperability and System Performance

A. Reliable Communications ____________ B. Physical Connections ____________ C. Device Configurations ____________ D. Communication Syntax ____________ E. Message Translator ____________ F. Systems Performance ____________

Session IV. Systems Programming

A. Development Tools ____________

B. Controllers ____________

C. External Resources ____________

Session V. User Interfaces

A. Feedback ____________

B. User Interface Types ____________

Session VI. Fault Tolerance Procedures

A. Individual Components ____________

B. Subsystems ____________

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Session VII. Combining Control Systems

A. Fire Alarms with Security ____________

B. Video with Access Control ____________

C. Fire Alarms with HVAC and Lighting ____________

D. Traffic Control with Video ____________

Session VIII. Review and Module Examination

A. Review ____________

1. Trainees must score 70% or higher to receive recognition from NCCER.

2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.

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System Commissioning and User Training

Annotated Instructor’s Guide

MODULE OVERVIEW

This module explains the system commissioning process used to verify the correct operation of a system following installation. This module also provides guidance to technicians who must train user personnel in the operation of a new system.

PREREQUISITES

OBJECTIVES

1. Describe the phases of the system commissioning process and explain how they apply to the commissioning of specific types of electronic systems.

2. Demonstrate or describe how to prepare for and conduct user training classes.

PERFORMANCE TASK

Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to: 1. Prepare and conduct a user training session.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST

Module 33409-03

Blank acetate sheets

Transparency pens Pencils and scratch paper

Appropriate personal protective equipment Module Examinations*

Performance Profile Sheets* * Located in the Test Booklet.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Procedural Standards for Building System Commissioning, Latest Edition. Rockville, MD: National

Environmental Balancing Bureau.

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TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE

2 hours. This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minute break during the session. Approximately 10 hours are suggested to cover System Commissioning and User

Training. You will need to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based on your class

size and resources. Because laboratories often correspond to Performance Tasks, the proficiency of the trainees may be noted during these exercises for Performance Testing purposes.

Session I. Introduction and Overview

B. Commissioning Process Overview ____________

1. Pre-Installation Activities ____________

2. Commissioning Plan Preparation ____________

3. Installation Activities ____________

4. Functional Performance Testing Activities ____________

5. User Training and Documentation ____________

6. System Acceptance ____________

7. Post-Acceptance Activities ____________

Session II. Demonstration

A. Demonstration ____________

Perform a walk-through of a commission procedure for a selected system. Session III. User Training

A. Determining the Scope of the Training ____________

B. Instructor Preparation ____________

C. Trainee Qualifications ____________

D. Equipment/System Preparation ____________

E. Conduct the Training ____________

F. On-the-Job Training ____________

G. Course Closure ____________

Session IV. Laboratory; Review and Testing

Have each trainee prepare and conduct a mini-lesson on a selected subject. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 1.

B. Review ____________

1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from the NCCER. If applicable, proficiency noted

during laboratory exercises can be used to satisfy the Performance Testing requirements.

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Media Management Systems

Annotated Instructor’s Guide

MODULE OVERVIEW

This module introduces the trainee to the methods used to store and distribute electronic media such as photographs, text, video, audio recordings, and presentations.

PREREQUISITES

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to: 1. Explain the benefits of a media management system.

2. Identify the major components of a media management system and explain their functions in the system.

3. Describe the database and operating software used to control a media management system. 4. Describe the various devices used to store media in a media management system.

5. Describe the types of playback and display devices used in media management systems.

PERFORMANCE TASKS

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST

Module 33410-03

Blank acetate sheets

Transparency pens Pencils and scratch paper

Appropriate personal protective equipment Module Examinations*

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

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TEACHING TIME FOR THIS MODULE

2hours. This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minute break during the session. Approximately 10 hours are suggested to cover Media Management Systems. You will need to adjust the time required for hands-on activity and testing based on your class size and resources.

Session I. Introduction and Overview of Media Management Systems and Video Display Equipment

B. Overview of Media Management Systems ____________

C. Types of Systems ____________

1. Digital Library Systems ____________

2. Content-on-Demand Systems ____________

D. Video Display Equipment ____________

1. Local Control Units ____________

2. Television Monitors ____________ 3. Speakers ____________ 4. Video Projectors ____________ 5. Computers ____________ 6. LCD Displays ____________ 7. Plasma Displays ____________

Session II. Storage, Retrieval, and Playback Equipment

A. Local Digital Data Sources ____________

B. Digital File Formats ____________

C. Local Digital Data Storage ____________

D. Internet Digital Data Sources ____________

E. Content Players ____________

F. Broadcast Sources ____________

Session III. Network Infrastructure

A. Broadband A/V ____________

B. Baseband A/V ____________

C. Data Network ____________

D. Video Transmission Equipment ____________

Session IV. MMS Software; Review and Testing

A. MMS Software ____________

1. User Interface ____________

2. Content Scheduling Issues ____________

B. Review ____________

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Telecommunications Systems

Annotated Instructor’s Guide

MODULE OVERVIEW

This module provides an overview of telecommunications equipment and system history. Equipment and features of key systems, traditional PBX systems, and hybrid systems, as well as central office services for these systems are provided. Additionally, some emerging technologies that may replace current systems are described.

PREREQUISITES

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to do the following: 1. Explain common trade terms relating to telephone systems.

2. Briefly describe the history of telephones and the operation of the plain old telephone service (POTS).

3. Describe the operation of analog telephones.

4. Identify the main types of business telephone systems and describe their differences.

5. Identify the components used in key systems and traditional private branch exchange (PBX) systems.

6. Describe the differences between analog and digital telephone systems.

7. Describe the commonly used optional features for key systems and traditional PBX systems. 8. Describe emerging technologies.

PERFORMANCE TASKS

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST

Module 33411-06

Appropriate personal protective equipment At the instructor’s discretion, any items of

telecommunications equipment suggested in the teaching tips

Module Examinations*