Hands-On Digital Testing & Troubleshooting Using T-BERD Test Sets

Course Description

During this course Voice Frequency, DDS, ISDN, FT1, DS1-DS3, and SONET technologies are examined in detail to create a solid technical foundation. The participants are led through applications for installation and troubleshooting of these technology networks, as well as numerous Hands-On exercises using the T-BERD test sets. i.e. 211, 224, 310, 2310, etc.

BTS encourages student(s) to bring their any test-equipment, to incorporate into our Hands-On Labs to gain valuable experience by using their own equipment throughout this course.

Students Will Learn

Describe the purpose of the T-BERD Test Sets.
Compare and Identify the differences of the two test sets.
List the features of each test set.
Identify and Explain the options available for each test set.
Operate the T-BERD to install maintain network services.
Verify proper operation of network equipment during installation.
Maintain and Troubleshoot ISDN Services.
Maintain and Troubleshoot DS1-DS3 Services.
Identify mis-optioned network elements.
Perform straightaway loopback bit error rate (BER) tests on virtual tributaries 8232 DS3 signals within a SONET synchronous payload envelope (SPE).
Use SONET overhead indications and direct measurements to sectionalize a SONET network and isolate defective devices.
Identify timing problems in SONET networks.

Target Audience

We recommend this course for anyone who will use the T-BERD Test Sets to install or maintain Telecommunication Services. This course benefits new technicians while offering substantial material to benefit those who have a basic understanding of the T-BERD Test Sets operations, functions and options.

Prerequisites

None. A basic understanding of telecommunications transmission principles will be useful for students taking this course. This information can be obtained in our
TeleCom Fundamentals, Introduction to Digital Technologies Hands-On T1 T3 and DDS (Digital Data Services) courses.

Course Outline

OVERVIEW OF THE T-BERD 224 and 310

The Purpose of the T-BERD 224 and 310
Compare and Identify the differences between the 224 and 310
Options Available
Setup (Configuration)
STATUS LEDs
Mainframe Specific Results

SIGNALING FUNDAMENTALS

Signaling Supervision
Signal Addressing
Trunk Types

SIGNALING APPLICATIONS

Placing a Call
Receiving a Call
Digit Analysis

DS1 FUNDAMENTALS

DS1 Network Overview
DS1 Interfaces
DS1 Framing Structure
Line Coding
Error Types/Alarms

DS1 APPLICATION TESTING

Network Access Test Points
End-to-End Testing
Loopback Testing
Test Patterns

DS3 FUNDAMENTALS

DS3 Network Overview
DS3 Framing Structure
DS3 Interfaces
Channelized/Non-Channelized DS3 Systems
Test Patterns
DS3 Line Coding
Error Types/Alarms

DS3 APPLICATION TESTING

Network Access Test Points
Errors, Levels, and Signal Quality
Monitoring DS1 Signals
Installation/T3 Turn-Up
Testing MUX/DEMUX
DCS/DACS Testing

SONET FUNDAMENTALS

SONET Overview
Frame Structure
SONET Interfaces
Architectures and Elements
Overhead
Systems
Networks

SONET APPLICATION TESTING

Qualifying the Fiber
Testing MUX/DEMUX and Mapping Capabilities
Path Continuity Checks
Overhead and Alarm Testing
Network Synchronization Testing
SONET Reference Documentation

SONET OAM&P references

SDII/SONET OAM&P references
Bellcore documents
SDH general references
SDH OAM&P references

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

A classroom equipped with appropriate seating, writing surface, and enough space for the class and the lab equipment including the T-BERD test sets. (preferably 1 test set per 2-3 students), access to live lines for hands-on testing purposes, data projector with screen and a whiteboard with markers provided by the client.

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.