Maricopa Community Colleges  TLT149   20082-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/26/08
TLT149 20082-99999 L+L 2 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Digital Phone Network Installation
Telephone network installation procedures. Emphasis on multi dwelling unit, multiple broadband applications, and residential telephone networks. Covers component connection and basic electronics principles.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
TLT149   20082-99999 Digital Phone Network Installation
1. Identify the primary functions of analog and Hybrid Fiber Coax (H telephone system components. (I)
2. Explain the purposes for telephone system installation tools. (II
3. Name the components of multiple dwelling unit, Multiple Broadband Applications (MBA), and commercial telephone networks. (III)
4. Compare and contrast wiring color codes. (IV)
5. Explain wire connection procedures for Voice Port (VP) and Multi- Voice Port (MVP) units. (IV, V)
6. Explain signal and modulation theory concepts. (VI)
7. Demonstrate the installation of a Multiple Broadband Applications network system. (VII)
8. Demonstrate residential digital telephone network installation procedures. (VIII)
9. Apply Ohm's laws in the determination of circuit parameters. (IX)
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TLT149   20082-99999 Digital Phone Network Installation
    I. Telephone Network Component Functions
        A. Analog
        B. Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC)
          1. Master Telecommunications Center (MTC)
          2. Hubs
          3. Nodes
          4. Power Passing Tap
          5. Multi-Reach Cable
          6. Network Interface Unit (NIU)
      II. Telephone Installation
          A. Tools
            1. Telephone Test Set
            2. Progressive Toner / Probe
            3. Punch Down Tool
            4. Modular Adaptor
            5. Telephone Line Tester
            6. Strippers / Crimpers / Pliers
            7. Digital Multi-Meter
            8. Micro Stealth
            9. By-Pass Tool
            10. Comb Generator
            11. Sub-Band Attenuator
            12. Can Wrench
          B. Terms
            1. Voltage
            2. Current
            3. Resistance
            4. Power
        III. Network Component Descriptions
            A. Multiple Dwelling Unit Networks (MDU)
            B. Multiple Broadband Applications (MBA)
              1. Digital Loop Carrier (DLC)
              2. Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
              3. Master Telecommunications Center (MTC)
              4. Minimum Point of Presence (MPOP)
              5. Building Entrance Protector (BEP)
          IV. Wire Connection
              A. Color Codes
              B. Procedures
              C. Voice Port
              D. Multi-Line Voice Port
            V. Voice Port Installation
                A. Residential and Multi-Dwelling Units
                B. Tap Upgrades
                C. Preparation
              VI. Signal and Modulation Theory
                  A. Signal Concepts
                  B. Modulation Techniques
                  C. Digital Transmission
                    1. Time Division Multiplexing (TDM)
                    2. Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)
                VII. Multiple Broadband Applications Installation
                    A. Preparation
                    B. Installation
                    C. Verification
                  VIII. Residential Network Installation
                      A. Preparation
                      B. Installation
                      C. Verification
                    IX. Electronics Review
                        A. Basic Principles
                          1. Terminology
                          2. Direct and Alternating Currents
                        B. Circuits
                          1. Series
                          2. Parallel
                        C. Ohm's Laws
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