Broadband HFC Network Testing and Measurements
Course Overview
The NCTI® Broadband HFC Testing and Measurements course gives the advanced student a comprehensive understanding of system testing theory and application. The course concentrates on using and selecting proper test equipment and applications necessary for testing and complying with FCC and NCTA testing requirements and recommendations. It provides details on the test equipment and procedures necessary to perform testing and maintenance for new fiber-optic cable links, troubleshooting service outages, and restoring fiber-optic links to their original performance specifications. The student is exposed to the proper use, theory of operation, applications, and measurement procedures for test equipment used in the network from the customer premises to the headend. The materials provided are also appropriate as a reference tool for those needing to understand testing procedures and terminology.
- Price: $890.00
- Seat time: 36h
- Course number: eb0814_07_JN
- Dynamic language translation available
- Category: Technical and Safety
Course Objectives
use an SLM to troubleshoot a drop installation
interpret measured digital modulation channel parameters to determine if, and what, corrective action needs to be taken
list and describe measuring and controlling signal leakage
use a TDR to locate coaxial cable impedance mismatches and to confirm and identify unauthorized drop cable connections
comply with FCC Technical Standards and NCTA Recommended Practices for audio carrier center frequency separation and video carrier level measurements
measure chrominance to luminance gain and phase, differential gain and differential phase distortions
measure visual signal-to-coherent beats, test terminal isolation, and measure hum in compliance with FCC Technical Standards and NCTA Recommended Practices
set proper sweep and telemetry injection levels and realize the importance of two telemetry paths
interpret digital measurements with a digital signal analyzer to evaluate digital signal quality
Describe the optical test equipment and light sources for measuring and detecting optical power and signal loss in optical fiber networks.
Describe the optical time domain reflectometer types and their features.
Explain how to prepare, program, and perform tests with the optical time domain reflectometer.
Explain the various tests and measurements for validating an optical link's performance, quality, and compliance.
