1. Electrical Characteristics of Wire.
Introduction. Voltage in an Electric Circuit. Current in an
Electrical Circuit. Resistance in Wiring Circuits. PPower and Power
Loss. Signal-to-Noise Ratio. Inductance and Inductive Reactance in
Wiring Circuits. Capacitance in Wiring Circuits. Impedance in
Wiring Circuits. Digital Signals. Analog Signal Concepts. Ground
and Grounding. Cross Talk in Wiring. Attenuation of Signal
Information. Insulation of Conductors. Summary.
2. Transmission Media: Twisted Pair.
Introduction. Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) Cabling. Cross Talk on
Twisted-Pair Cable. Shielding of Transmission Lines. Applications
and Functions of Twisted Pairs. Special Applications of
Twisted-Pair Wires. Twisted-Pair Cable Termination. Distribution
Frames. Existing Cable Systems and Compatibility. Electrical
Characteristics of Twisted-Pair Cabling. Flat Cable and Ribbon
Cable. Tools for Installation of Twisted-Pair Wires. Advantages of
Twisted-Pair Wiring. Summary.
3. Coaxial Cable.
Introduction. Characteristics and Construction of Coaxial Cable.
Coaxial Cable Connectors and Terminations. Grounding of Coaxial
Cable. Application of Coaxial Cable. Advantages of Coaxial Cable.
Disadvantages of Coaxial Cable. Summary.
4. Fiber Optics.
Introduction. Fiber Types. Light Conversion. Cable Construction.
Cable Characteristics. Data Rate. Specifying a Type of Fiber-Optic
Cable. Installation Considerations. Cable Termination. Preparing a
Splice and Termination. Preparing Fiber for Splicing. General
Considerations. Fiber-Optic Premise Connections. Advantages of
Fiber-Optic Cabling. Summary.
5. NEC Requirements for Telecommunication Wiring.
Introduction. NEC Cable Certification. NEC Catalog Reference
Information. Vertical Flame Test. Listing, Marking, and
Applications of Communication Cable. Installation of Communication
Wires, Cables, and Accessories. Applications of Communication Wires
and Cables. Summary.
6. Basic Network Topologies.
Introduction. Tools of the Trade. Basic Network Models. Determining
Network Connections. Point-to-Point Topology. Multipoint or
Multidrop Networks. Bus Network. STAR Topology. Hierarchical
Topology. Ring Network. Network Access Protocols. Making the Right
Connection. Summary.
7. Digital Subscriber Line.
Introduction. DSL Designations-xDSL. xDSL Applications. DSL Access
Equipment. Summary.
8. Planning the Wiring Installation.
Introduction. Project Scope. Existing Cabling. User Population.
Number and Type of Work Areas. Documentation and Room-Layout
Database. Number and Type of Devices Required. Phone and/or Station
Equipment Requirements. Maximum Power Allocation and the Number of
Power Outlets. Test Equipment and Commitment to Support Personnel
Training. Teleco, Voice, and Data Support Room Requirements.
Environmental Concerns. Grounding and Bonding. Cable Network
Mechanical Supports. Electromagnetic Interference. User Device
Ownership. Hot Host Service. Building Office and Device Inventory.
Network and Plan Documentation. Quality and Electronic Control.
Service Impact Severity Classifications. Service Areas Affected by
Work to Be Performed. Reviewing Building Plans and Cable
Requirements. Service Desk. Scheduling the Job. Writing the Request
for Bid Proposal. Documentation Responsibility. Installing the
Wiring. New Building Application. Establishing a Labeling Scheme.
DataBase Tracking System. Safety. Plan Review by All Affected
Parties. Summary.
9. Installing the Cable.
Introduction. Making the Plan. Cable Strategy. Two-Point Connection
Strategy. Three-Point Connection Strategy. Four-Point Connection
Strategy. Rules for Installing Cable. Cable Installation
Techniques. General Rules for Cable Installation. Cable Security.
Cable Installation Hardware. Grounding the Cabling System.
Electrical Protection Devices. Summary. Questions.
10. Premise Wiring Systems.
Introduction. Fiber-Optic Networks. TIA/EIA-568 Commercial Building
Telecommunication Cabling Standards. Campus Backbone. Equipment
Rooms and Network Cabling. Splice Points. Building Cabling
Architecture. Centralized Network Administration. Distributed
Network Administration. Small Business Scenario. Summary.
11. Testing and Troubleshooting.
Introduction. Objectives of Testing and Troubleshooting. Testing
Twisted-Pair Wires. Continuity Test of a Cable. A Short to Ground
Test. Tone Test Generators. Testing a Coaxial Cable. Standardized
Testing Procedures and Online Database. Troubleshooting Cable with
a Time Domain Reflectrometer. Testing a Fiber-Optic Cable.
End-to-End Attenuation Test. Custom-Assembled Cables.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Measurements. Reference Point for Power
Level. Zero Transmission Level. Measuring Internal Sound Level.
Category 5 Cable Testing. The Technical Support Center.
Summary.
12. Documenting the Wiring System.
Introduction. Labeling the Cabling System. Blueprints and Diagrams.
Distribution Logs. Work Area Inventory Sheets. Handwritten Entry
versus Terminal-Based Entry. Summary.
13. Telecommunication Database.
Introduction. File-Based Tracking System. DataBase Tracking System.
Structured Query Language. Basic Components of a Database
Management System. Database Manager's Responsibility. Sample
Database. Field Description for Master Panels. Type of Request
Section. Field Description for Link and Connect Panel. Service
Availability Panel. Field Descriptions for the Work Order Panel.
Summary.
14. Managing Wiring Problems.
Introduction. Tracking. Measuring, Testing, and Troubleshooting.
Retrofitting. Cost Factors. Database Development. Network Security.
Writing a Bid Proposal Request. Summary.
15. Writing the Specifications for a Bid Proposal.
Introduction. Details to Include in A Request for Proposal.
Development Time. Special Contractor Considerations. Bid Proposal
Forms. Detailed Work Proposal. Summary.
16. New Technology.
Introduction. PowerLine Technology. Summary.
Glossary.
Vendor Information.
Index.
CLYDE N. HERRICK is author of 36 technical books. He has been an instructor in electronics and computer technology for 34 years, and served as an instructor and consultant in IBM's technical training program.
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