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Test and commission a dense wavelength division multiplexing transmission system
Test and commission a dense wavelength division multiplexing transmission system
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTOPN504
ICTOPN504
State Code
AWE21
AWE21
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to test and commission optical transmission systems using dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) technology.It applies to individuals who work with telecommunications carriers, service providers, public utilities and broadcasting companies. They combine technical optical communications skills with broader organisational and administrative skills in a range of commercial contexts and environments. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to commission DWDM transmission system
- 1.1 Implement hazard risk control measures
- 1.2 Review system specifications and technical data by identifying system operating parameters
- 1.3 Obtain and check tools and test equipment needed for the work
- 1.4 Verify all necessary equipment is installed, and circuit cards and filler cards are correctly located and seated
- 1.5 Check interconnecting fibres to optical multiplexers and shelves are intact and correctly routed
- 1.6 Establish communication between computer and DWDM shelf
- 1.7 Upload latest software release to each DWDM shelf in the network
2. Commission DWDM transmission system
- 2.1 Connect an optical test set and a physical optical loopback to the system, and select protocol compatible with DWDM hardware
- 2.2 Check connection status and that test set data is passing correctly
- 2.3 Monitor quality of received signal by setting performance monitoring (PM) features and retrieve PM counts
- 2.4 Verify no errors are counted by the test set during a long term stability test while customer input signal is set to the worst case (minimum) power level
- 2.5 Verify no alarms are generated during long term stability test period
- 2.6 Dispose of antistatic packaging to minimise environmental impact
3. Complete test and commissioning documentation
- 3.1 Finalise documentation on commissioning test results
- 3.2 Present results to appropriate person according to established procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D3375 | ICTOPN5121A | Test and commission a dense wavelength division multiplexing transmission system | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCV83 | ICTOPN510 | Test and commission dense wavelength division multiplexing transmission systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZI0 | ICT51015 | Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering | Qualification |