This course was designed with your specific training needs in mind.
Students are quizzed after every module to highlight areas of difficulty that may need further discussion.

Training modules included in Nautel’s Beacon Transmitter Training Course include:

Product Overview

• Transmitter features
• Recommended site test equipment
• Helpful information sources

Site and Pre-Installation

• Dimensions/footprint and cooling
• Recommended clearances
• Suggested minimum antenna specifications
• Assembly details
• Remote Control and monitoring connection schemes
• Ancillary equipment considerations (physical location, connection, etc.)

Theory of Operation

• System overview, including the exciter, the RF power stage, the RF combiner/output filter, AC/DC power supply, and the control/monitor
• Systematic Study
• Ancillary Equipment, such as battery chargers, monitor/receivers, etc.

Testing and Adjustment

• Test equipment
• Common tests demonstrated with transmitter
• Special adjustments detailed

Operating Instructions

• Safety instructions
• Locks and interlocking
• Electric static discharge

System Level Troubleshooting

• General transmitter maintenance
• How to locate information, online and in equipment manuals
• Discussion of alarms, their causes and the most efficient methods of troubleshooting to the module level, with some demonstrations of waveforms, leading to the next module
• Parts replacements

Component Level Troubleshooting

This training module will provide students with instructions on where to find test point voltages and expected waveforms for various assemblies in their transmitter. Precautions on removing, handling, and installing printed wiring boards (PWBs), and tips and tricks to help improve students troubleshooting skills will also be provided. Topics covered include:

• Wave form study
• Component removal and replacement

Components, Part Lists, and Wiring Route Sheets

• Original equipment manufacturer
• Family Tree
• Parts
• Wiring Diagrams
• Connector Mating Information

Course Overview

• A written final examination
• Course overview
• Discussion

To see when this Nautel training course is next available, please see our Training Schedule.

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