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Terrestrial Microwave Systems Training Class
Need On-Site Training for an Andrew HELIAX® Connector Attachment Training Course? Contact Kenny Ng at 800.949.7079 ext. 1034 or e-mail kng@talleycom.com for more information.
Who Should Attend:
- Installers
- Project Managers
- Field Engineers
- Anyone who works directly or indirectly with a TMW system
Benefits of Technical Training:
- Obtain the highest possible performance with every Andrew Product Installed.
- Gain an understanding of TMW systems fundamentals
- Practice proper assembly and installation of Andrew TMW antennas
- Learn the essential elements of path alignment
- See the proper techniques of installing elliptical waveguides
- Understand the theory of 'Dryline' operation and how to apply it to a TMW System
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Training Agenda
- Course Outline
- Overview of TMW Concepts
- Basic RF theory - TMW fundamentals
- Basic Installation Practices
- Basic rigging techniques - communication on a TMW site
- Basic knot tying - Andrew catalog and installation bulletins
- Site Survey
- Review of documentation (scope of work, bill of materials, path data sheets, etc.)
- Importance of planning ahead / what you should look for
- Antenna Assembly
- Uncrating antennas / material inventory
- Hands-on antenna assembly
- Antenna Installation
- Overview of techniques with Hands-on installation
- MTL Component Assembly and Installation
- Physical characteristics of waveguide
- Microwave transmission line component assembly
- Video on attaching elliptical waveguide connectors
- Forming elliptical waveguide
- Hoisting and installing elliptical waveguide
- Path Alignment
- Mechanical / electrical - calculation of path loss
- Practical exercises
- Pressurization
- Theory of DryLine® dehydrator operation
- Installation of pressurization equipment - finding air leaks
- Completing the Installation
- Fundamentals of VSWR - use of checklists
- Ensuring an aesthetically pleasing, quality installation
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