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Course Name:
RESI Smart Home
Course Number:
WITP 247
Credits:
1.6 CEU’s (Continuing Education Units)
Classroom Hours:
16 Hours (i.e. Mon‐Thurs 5‐9PM or Sat‐Sun 8AM‐5PM)
Itemized Breakdown of Tuition and Fees: Tuition: $1,895 The tuition only covers administrative costs and nothing else of value is provided Other Fees: None
Prerequisites:
Commercial Low Voltage Wiring or equivalent courses (DCI) or industry experience is recommended but not required.
Course Description: The Smart Home Residential Electronic System Integrator (RESI) course is an introduction to Smart Home technology, which includes: Audio and Video (home theatre), Computer Networking, Security – Surveillance, CCTV – Closed Circuit TV, and Environmental Control (EC). Student will be introduced to the installation of network wiring for cable TV, satellite and antenna outlets, telephone equipment outlets, audio and video entertainment. Topics to be discussed include electrical basics, tools & equipment, fiber optics, residential management, premises restoration, tools & equipment, customer orientation & documentation, and troubleshooting.
Target Audience: Contractors, union craftsman, electricians, technicians, installers, LAN managers/administrators, end‐ users, engineers, MIS managers, facilities managers, architects and developers, systems engineers, telecom managers and anyone involved in repairing, installing, maintaining, designing, evaluating, or provisioning Smart Home technology.
Course Outline:
Electrical Basics
Demonstrate calculations using each type of Ohm’s Law, E, I, R & W formulas Explain electric power generators and service to residences
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Describe wire size choices and distribution for house electrical circuitry Compare fuse and circuit breaker boxes and describe the components and meter Compare DC and AC current and voltages Explain the purpose of electric circuit grounding and NEC rules for residences Describe lightning hazards, lightning arrestors used in electronics applications and how ground blocks are used Compare AC power frequency, voice, radio, TV and data frequencies Describe causes and methods of reducing electrical interference
Cabling – Connectors
Compare copper – coax and plastic fiber usage in residential applications Explain how 66 or 110 block panels are used as distribution and interface center for telecom services 4.3 Define Patch Cable and list the maximum length allowed by standards Define Workstation Cables and explain usage Define Backbone/Distribution cabling and compare with link, workstation and patch cables Explain the differences between Composite and Hybrid Cables 4Describe proper cable prepping tools, how ends of cables are prepared for connectors and how connectors are properly crimped List the types of signal losses in cables, the purpose of matching correct impedances and convert dB levels to microvolt levels Properly prep and install F coaxial cable fittings and explain impedance problems Properly install UTP, CAT5e, 6 fittings Explain how and why ground loops occur in electrical circuits
Pre‐wiring Describe the task of roughing‐in cabling in new structures, installing wall boxes, conduit, distribution boxes, speaker in‐wall units, CCTV mounts, etc. Explain the purpose and usage of biscuit jacks/surface mount boxes Explain the use of wall plates and indicate proper locations Describe purposes and locations for J‐Hooks and cable trays Explain inductive signals and interference, their effects and precautions and separation distances for cabling List advantages of stranded vs.: solid wiring and reasons for choosing either Describe detriments in exceeding TIA/EIA Tensile Strength/Bend Ratios Outline the purposes of wiring labeling and how applied Explain methods used to closely estimate cable requirements for individual applications Explain UTP untwist precautions and define NEXT/FEXT List common problems encountered in coaxial cable installation or repair Describe Surface Mount Channeling and how it is utilized
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Residential Management Explain bar coding and modern inventory control methods for residences Explain manual, automatic and programmable appliances control
Premises Restoration Describe the need for drywall and other penetrations of walls and ceilings in retrofit applications Demonstrate restoration techniques and list materials used
Tools & Equipment Explain usage of Volt/Ohm/Amp – Multi‐meters in residential cabling and demonstrate use of each function Demonstrate ability to use wire strippers/Crimps/Punch‐down Tool & fish tapes Explain usage of Gopher Poles, drills/bits, scissors and face mask Explain the use of a Toner and Light Meter/source Describe proper installation of F connector using compression tool and fittings Explain why wire pull lubricant is needed Describe proper usage and safety concerns for hand & power tools Identify cable using the cable markers and discuss how to identify wires that have no markers Customer Orientation & Documentation
Compare customer relations problem prevention and conflict resolution concepts Troubleshooting Explain the Divide & Conquer troubleshooting method List common problems and solutions in residential cabling Identify sources of on‐line and phone technical help from supplier
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