APSC 131 — VDV/FIRE LIFE SAFETY PREP, NETWORKING, CCTV, CATV & DAS
Preparation for the Voice Data Video and Fire Life Safety state certifications. Review of navigating the NEC, Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, overview of the certification application process and lessons on most aspects of the Voice Data Video industry. Concludes with sample exam tests. Also includes basic networking, studies on the OSI reference model, TCP/IP reference module, managing IP addresses and data transport. Networking lessons tie directly into the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Intelligent Network Video advanced study of CCTV systems, including video camera types, lenses, optics, lighting characteristics and the study of signal transmission methods. Hands-on lab assignment installing and configuring networked video surveillance camera system. Further lessons include the fundamentals of Closed Antenna Television (CATV) and Distributed Antenna System (DAS). Fundamentals of distributing a radio frequency over the proper medium, connections, signal levels and testing. Hands-on lab includes installing cable, connector terminations, equipment installation and testing.