This 3-hour course lays the foundation of technical knowledge needed for successful performance in residential installation.

It also helps prepare for low voltage testing such as the CEDIA Installer Level 1 Exam.

Topics covered include Safety and Codes, Wire and Cable Basics, Connector Types and Installation, Basic Installation Techniques, Equipment Installation Requirements, and Basic System Operation

Video Outline
Greetings
Purpose of video, goals
Format of video
What will be covered
Assumptions about what viewer knows
Materials provided with video

Safety and Codes
The goals of this section are to make the viewer knowledgeable of codes and standards that are applicable to residential low-voltage system installation; required and recommended job safety practices; and job site management tasks.

Codes and Standards
The difference between codes and standards
The NEC
The scope and purpose of code
Pertinent articles
Article 100, 250, 300, 720, 725, 770, 800, 820, and 830
Local electrical codes
Applicable standards
ANSI/EIA/TIA standards
IEEE standards
NEC Requirements
Grounding and bonding
What needs grounding and ground conductors
Fire barriers
Cable listings (intro)

Safety Practices
Standard OSHA Safety Practices
Tool and belt safety
Using proper head/eye/body protection and clothing
Electrical safety
Fire protection/prevention and heating devices
Proper use of ladders, lifting devices, scaffolding
Hazardous materials handling and disposal
Job Management
People and equipment needed for a job
Job documentation
Job cleanliness and neatness

Wire and Cable Basics

The goals of this section are to make the viewer knowledgeable in basic wire and cable types and the associated applications and the cable appropriate for a wide range of application, application requirements.

Basic Wire Characteristics
Wire vs. cable
Wire and cable types
Cable anatomy and terms
Cable types
LV and control cables
Audio cables
Line level, speaker
Construction and characteristics
Cable performance characteristics
Attenuation, noise immunity
Application bandwidth requirements
Communications cable
TP cable
Construction and characteristics
Types
Category ratings
Video/RF cables
Coax cables
Construction and characteristics
RG nomenclature
Data cables
FO cables
Construction and characteristics
Types and use
Cable NEC Listings
Purpose of NEC cable listings
Copper cable listings
Meaning of different labels
FO cable listings

Connector Types and Installation
The goals of this section is to make the viewer knowledgeable in basic in types of selecting connectors appropriate for different wire and cable types as well as applications; standard connector pin-outs; preparing cables for connectorization; and applying connectors.

Connector Types and Uses
Connector terminology
Basic control wiring and power connectors
Lugs, terminal strips, plugs
Power connectors
Standard and de facto wire color use
Coaxial cable connectors
F connector types
BNC connector types
TP cable connectors
Standard modular connectors
TIA standards
Pin assignments and color codes
FO cable connectors
TIA standards
SC, ST, SFF, glass and plastic connectors
Computer/data cable connectors
DB series
USB connectors
IEEE-1394 connectors
Audio/speaker cable connectors
Line level connectors
Phono connectors
Phone connectors
XLR connectors
Speaker connectors - lugs, pins, plugs
Connector Installation
Cable preparation
Cable/wire cutting and stripping tools
Care and handling of cables
Installing Audio Connectors
Phone/phone plug installation
Speaker connector installation
Installing TP Connectors
Installing modular plugs
Installing modular jacks
Installing Coax connectors
Installing F connectors
Installing controls and power connectors
Installing lugs and terminals
Installing Molex style jacks and plugs

Basic Installation Techniques
The goals of this section is to make the viewer knowledgeable in basic installation skills including cable preparation and running, equipment and rough-in fixture installation, installation planning, device and component placement, and attachment to service provider's NI - Network Interface.

Planning the installation
Planning device and component placement
Appropriate locations
Minimum space requirements
Environmental requirements
UI considerations
Access requirements
Standard outlet placement
Avoiding other services
Planning cable routing
Wire and equipment schedules
Marking plans
Proper Cable Routing and Pulling
Proper cable routing and pulling techniques
Placement of holes and opening
Routing rules
Using conduit
Sizing
Maximum cable length considerations
Slack and trim lengths
Securing "future use" cable runs
Protecting and securing cable runs
Cable labeling techniques
Installing Devices and Components
Rough-in devices
Installing junction boxes
Installing equipment boxes
Installing outlet boxes/rings
Co-location with electrical service
Using templates
Installation hardware
Use of mounting boards and equipment racks
Connecting to NI - Network Interface
NI Installation and placement
Who is responsible for what
Telco, cable, utility, other services
Cable connection requirements
The demarcation point and service disconnects
Labeling requirements
Grounding and protection (NEC requirements)

Equipment Installation Requirements
The goal of this section is to make the viewer knowledgeable in basic equipment installation requirements including power requirements and management, and heat generation and dissipation management.

Electrical Power Requirements
Providing adequate electrical service
Calculating 120V electrical power requirements
Outlet placement
Power conditioning
UPS – Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Surge protection
Distributing LV electrical power
Calculating LV power requirements
Determining wire size requirements
Circuit protection
Thermal Requirements ?
Understanding equipment heat generation
Calculating and measuring heat gain
Providing adequate ventilation
Conditioned vs. unconditioned spaces

Basic System Operation
The goals of this section are to make the viewer knowledgeable in basic equipment operation requirements including equipment start-up and checkout, verifying correct operation, and testing requirements.

What Needs Testing
Understanding basic system operation/testing requirements
Audio / Video equipment
Security equipment
Communications equipment
Home automation equipment
User Interfaces
Manufacturer’s recommended testing requirements
Equipment Operation Verification
Verifying power
Verifying control functions
Verifying equipment interactions
Initial Equipment Setup
Determining set-up requirements
Performing manufacturers set-ups

CLOSING
Review of course contents
Where to get additional information
On-line resources
Closing remarks

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