telecom@eecs.nwu.edu (TELECOM Moderator) (07/13/89)
A two day seminar designed for the end user dealing with the wiring and cabling used in your phone system will help you learn about this important part of your connection to the public network. This seminar will be going on all over the United States this fall. First, the schedule of sessions, then a detailed look at the events scheduled: September 11-12 Bellevue, WA (Bellevue Hilton Hotel) September 25-26 Crystal Bay, NV (North Lake Tahoe/Cal-Neva Lodge) October 16-17 Cleveland, OH (Holiday Inn/Hopkins Intl. Airport) October 30-31 Philadelphia, PA (Holiday Inn City Line) November 8-9 Austin, TX (Ramada Airport) November 13-14 Myrtle Beach, SC (Myrtle Beach Hilton/Arcadian Shores) December 4-5 Falls Church, VA (Ramada Hotel) Day One ------- Deregulation Issues: 1) Detariffed inside wire/embedded base - Relinquishing by the LEC 2) Black and Gray wiring 3) Transferring ownership of wire 4) Use the wire without buying it 5) Expensed or Capitalized? Riser cable 6) Non-existent as builts 7) Maintainence of wiring Identifying Today's Wiring and Distribution Systems 1) Telephone inside and outside wiring 2) Building and campus environments 3) Data communications wiring 4) Using today's wiring for voice and data 5) Local area network/IBM cabling and computer wiring 6) New NEC wiring laws (you may be responsible) Cable, Wire and Distribution Equipment 1) Wire and cable types 2) Connecting, terminating and integrating devices 3) Home run cabling 4) Main distribution frames and intermediate framing 5) Cross connecting/jumpering 6) Multiplexing Today's Applications 1) Premise Distribution System for voice and data; no coax cable 2) IBM Wiring Plan - Type II - High and low speed data and voice 3) Fiber optic design and pricing 4) DEC and Northern Telecomm applications Practical Technology, Methods and Formulas 1) Steps to reduce rising telecom administrative expenses 2) Why inventory cables and wires? 3) How to use information gained from inventory 4) Labor estimates/costing estimates; wiring adds and changes Day Two ======= Step by Step Method of Installation Requirements/Cost and Installation Info 1) 66 Connector Systems 2) 110 AT&T System 3) BIX/Northern Telecom 4) New High Density and Low Displacement Blocks 5) Patch Panel System 6) Wire wrap 7) Fiber optics cabling Planning and Designing 1) Floor distribution system 2) Building riser cables and closets 3) Outside campus feeder and plant distribution cable system 4) Converting coaxial to twisted pair and RS232 5) Reusing existing cable for voice and data 6) How to design an RFP for inside and outside campus wiring 7) RJ11,45, and 48 wiring 8) Sending 10 mbps on twisted pair Comparison/Cost Analysis Testing and trouble shooting cable and wiring Cable techology Using the proper tools to trim and connect twisted pair and coaxial Finally, everyone will participate in terminating, and learning to use a variety of tools. Tuition for the seminar is $595, and includes the workbook, use of tools, and breakfast each of the two mornings. A discount is available for three or more persons enrolling and attending together. In addition, if you are unable to fit any of the seminar locations/dates into your schedule, then a program of SELF-STUDY is available, for $345, which includes all the same materials you would receive if you were actually in attendance, including the software program and diskettes. For more information, to receive a copy of the complete brochure or make reservations, phone or write Telecom Professionals International Institute. International Institute Post Office Box 475575 Garland, TX 75047-5575 Phone: 214-270-0860 Special hotel rates are available, as are special rates on American Airlines for persons attending the seminars. Inquire from the hotels, or ask when calling International Institute. Patrick Townson