This
craft level is comprised of the following modules. Students may enroll for the entire craft level, or take a single module to focus on specific skills. For more information contact training@abcnys.org.
Cable Selection
Provides an overview of the types of cable used for various low-voltage installations. Also covers the methods used to select the proper size and type of cable for a typical installation.
Wire and Cable Terminations
Provides information and detailed instructions for selecting, installing, and testing connectors and other terminating devices on the various cables used in low-voltage work, including telecommunications, video and audio, and fiber optics.
CCTV Systems
Describes the installation and configuration of closed circuit TV systems for small, medium, and large facilities. Explains various equipment, including cameras, lenses, remote-positioning, video recording, and transmission. Covers the roles of internet and digital technologies. Introduces test and troubleshooting equipment.
Access Control Systems
Introduces access control systems, including applications, door locking systems, readers, biometrics, and controllers. Emphasizes installation practices as well as building and electrical codes.
Busses and Networks
Provides information on connecting computers and components, including various methods for connecting computers in a network, information on connecting controls and equipment in a control system, and information on how data is transferred between the nodes in a network.
Fiber Optics
Introduces the types of equipment and methods used in fiber-optic cable installation.
Programmable Logic Controllers
Introduces the application of PLCs in industrial process control, as well as the binary numbering system used in computer-based control. Covers components of PLCs, including power supplies, I/O modules, processor modules, types of communication bus, and memory.
Broadband Systems
Describes the major elements of head-end design for specialized television systems, including CATV, SMATV, and MATV systems. Explains receivers, modulators, amplification, and distribution devices. Explains proper signal levels, cable attenuation, insertion loss, and acceptable carrier-to-noise levels. Covers common test equipment and troubleshooting procedures.
Distributed Control Systems
Describers how DCS was developed by combining the technologies of single loop control, direct digital control, and supervisory control. It covers DCS basic hardware requirements, how control loops are implemented into a DCS, types of data transmission used in DCS, communication protocols, and human interfaces.
Intrusion Detection Systems
Introduces intrusion detection security systems. Describes devices such as sensors, notification, control panels, and programming. Covers system design and installation guidelines, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting. Emphasizes codes and standards.
Audio Systems
Introduces and explains audio system components, including input sources, amplifiers, signal processing equipment, and output equipment. Describes power requirements, cabling options, system configuration, and basic design considerations. Reviews common test equipment used for installation and troubleshooting.
Nurse Call Systems
Presents an overview of nurse call and signaling systems as found in hospitals and other health-care facilities. Covers basic emergency call and duress system requirements based on facility type. Identifies installation requirements based on UL and other building code specifications.