Site Master Certified Line Sweep Training.

Specialized Site Master™ Line Sweep Training is an intense two-day instructor led training course that focuses on RF line sweep theory and technology.

• Hands on: learn by doing the task and not by watching. (50% of the course is hands-on)
• Critical Emphasis: fine tune points and techniques that are of particular importance to your operations. Our skilled instructors and staff can tailor the module to meet your requirements.
• Cost saving: Eliminate or significantly reduce your travel expenses because training sessions are offered in a location close to you.
• Schedule: Training sessions can be easily scheduled months in advance. Get more specific details regarding class location etc by contacting us directly on +44 (0) 1582 433275
  

Target Audience:

Wireless Carriers, Base Station OEM’s, Tower Companies, Field Engineers, Installers, Site Managers.

How You Will Benefit

• Technical aspects of line sweeping
• How to set up a line sweep
• How cable length, cable type, and system components affect line sweep measurements
• How to use DTF to get accurate and meaningful distance to fault results
• How to identify, locate, document and resolve cable line transmission faults

Day 1 – Classroom (8. 5 hrs)

Lecture 1: Introduction to Line Sweeping

• What is a line sweep
• Understanding Return Loss and VSWR
• Impedance and Impedance Matching
• Understanding Insertion Loss

Lecture 2: System Components and Performance

• Transmission Lines
• Connectors
• Calculating Insertion Loss
• Quality Of installation
• Causes of Impedance Mismatch
• Transmission Line Systems

Lecture 3: Line Sweeping Fundamentals

• Understanding How to Perform Basic Measurements
• Distance to Fault
• Use of Precision Components (Open/Short/Load)
• Important Setup Considerations

Lab 1: Basic Setup and Measurements (Instructor-led)

• Site Master Functions and Operations
• Calibration
• Performing Return Loss/VSWR and Insertion Loss
• Distance to Fault Setup

Lab 2: Basic Setup and Measurements (Self-paced)

• Additional Practice of Basic Measurements
• Recognizing the Difference Between
• Passing and Failing Systems
• Using Distance to Fault to locate Problems
• Review of the Different Types of Measurements
• Interpretation of Test Results

Lecture 4: Trace Interpretation

• Review of the Different Types of Measurements
• Interpretation of Test Results
  

Day 2 – (Morning) Classroom (4 hrs)

• Downloading Plots to PC
• Using HHST to Process and Save Data

Lab 3: Antenna Characterization

Lab 4: Additional Troubleshooting and System
Verification

Afternoon Session:

• Hands on Practical and Written Exams