Hands-On Data In The Loop-Analog DS0

Course Description

This Hands-On course is designed to give the student a working knowledge of data circuits with a focus on the local loop aspects of these circuits.

The material covers basic telephony as it is applied in the local loop and how that technology is being used and expanded to create a ubiquitous loop environment. The course conferee will learn how the existing imbedded copper plant, re-enforced with loop electronics is able to provide any type of service from simple POTS to the new and sophisticated PANS.

-POTS - Plain Old Telephone Service

-PANS - Pretty Amazin New Stuff

This course is designed around the concept of basic telephony and its application in the local loop. It uses a building block approach, where each module builds on the previous one. Lecture material is re-enforced with stimulating case studies and Hands-On lab assignments. During the lab assignments, students build and test operational data circuits.

Whenever possible, the circuits will use the same hardware used in the students work environment and will be tested using similar test equipment currently in use in the field.

Students Will Learn

Telephony
Data Concepts
Voice Grade Data
T-Carrier Overview
Timing Synchronization
Digital Data Services
Fractional T1 (FT1)
Adtrans 2-Wire Total Reach DDS
Building Data Circuits
Testing Troubleshooting
Miscellaneous Reference Material and Hand-Outs
And More...

Target Audience

CPE, Network and Field technicians that are responsible for installation and maintenance, also highly recommended for Managers, Design and Facility engineers and anyone requiring this knowledge.

Prerequisites

None.

Course Outline

Module I: Telephony

• Telephone Network Basics
• Cable characteristics (NL/H88)
• Brief Overview of ISDN (BRI/PRI), ADSL/RADSL, HDSL/2/4, SDSL, VDSL
• Levels (dB), Impedance, Equalization, Noise
• Hands-on Exercises

Module II: Data Concepts

• ASCII Basics
• DCE/DTE Characteristics & DSTs
• RS-232 (EIA-232), V.35 Connectors & RJ45
• Balanced/Un-Balanced Interfaces,
• Full/Half Duplex
• Point-to-Point and Multi-Point Circuits
• Hands-on Exercises

Module III: Voice Grade Data

• Modem Characteristics, FSK, QPSK, 8-Phase & QAM
• BAUD vs. Bit Rate
• Analog Impairments
• Analog Data Levels (DLP & TLP)
• Passive (Z-Mismatching) and Active Equalization (HT, SL & BW)
• Noise (Background & Impulse) Measurements
• Noise Filters
• Analog Loopbacks
• Sealing Current
• Hands-on Exercises

Module VI: T-Carrier Overview

• A - to - D Conversion
• Framing Pattern, Line Codes,
• Channel Banks & DCS
• Channel Units (Analog & Digital)
• 2-Wire and 4-Wire Channel Units
• Levels (Analog & Digital)
• ‘Carrier Levels’
• Copper T1 Spanlines & HDSL/HDSL2/HDSL4
• Hands-on Exercises

Module V: Timing & Synchronization

• Asynchronous Timing
• Synchronous Timing
• ‘BITS’ Clocks and ‘Slave’ Clocks
• Stratum 1 to 4 Clock Characteristics
• Timing Options
• Composite Clocking / Integrated / Bit & Byte
• Clock Cabling and Terminations (Options)
• LORAN-C & GPS Receivers
• Plesiochronous Clocking
• Wander & Jitter (UI)
• Hands-on Exercises

Module VI: Digital Data Services & Fractional T1

• DDS Overview
• Subrates (2.4kb/s to 38.4kb/s)
• 56/64kb/s Rates & Fractional T1 (FT1)
• Secondary Channels (SC Option)
• Error Correction, ZCS/JB7
• CSU/DSUs, Data Station Terminations (DDSTs)
• OCU-DPs, DS0-DPs, DSU-DPs & DDS-OCUs
• QMJUs, MJUs & SRMUs
• Digital Data Banks (DDB)
• DS0-A and DS0-B Characteristics
• Control Codes
• DDS Test Sets (DS0 & DS1)
• Loopbacks (Alternating & Latching)
• Test Patterns
• Local Loop Requirements
• Hands-on Exercises

Module VII: Adtran’s 2-Wire Total Reach® DDS

• Total Reach® Basics
• 13.3 kHz @ 135Ω 2-Wire Cable Characteristics
• TROCU-DP, TRDDS-R,
• Hands-on Exercises

Delivery Method

Instructor-Led with numerous Hands-On Labs and Exercises.

Equipment Requirements
(This apply's to our hands-on courses only)

BTS always provides equipment to have a very successful Hands-On course. BTS also encourages all attendees to bring their own equipment to the course. This will provide attendees the opportunity to incorporate their own gear into the labs and gain valuable training using their specific equipment.

Course Length

3 Days