Physical Installation of Cisco TelePresence Systems (PITS)

The primary audience for this course is as follows:

• Installation Technicians

The secondary audience for this course is as follows:

• Network designers System engineers

The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:

• Basic computer literacy
• Basic Windows navigation skills
• Basic Internet usage skills
• Basic email usage skills

Physical Installation of Cisco TelePresence Systems (PITS) v1.0 is a two-day instructor-led course designed to help you prepare for the Cisco TelePresence Solutions Specialist certifi- cation, a professional-level certification for learners specializing in the Cisco TelePresence field. This course is a component of the Cisco TelePresence Solutions Specialist curriculum. The course is designed to give you a firm understanding of the physical installation of Cisco TelePresence units. The course reinforces the instruction by providing hands-on labs.

Module 1: Introduction to Cisco TelePresence

Describe a Cisco TelePresence solution and the technology that makes it work.

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Cisco TelePresence Solution
• Lesson 2: Exploring the Cisco TelePresence Environments

Module 2: Cisco TelePresence Planning and Assessment

Describe the four phases of the Cisco TelePresence Experience and Order Assurance process and the steps that are necessary for a successful deployment.

• Lesson 1: Managing the Project and Product Order
• Lesson 2: Examining Room Readiness Requirements 
• Lesson 3: Examining the Basics of Acoustics
• Lesson 4: Examining Lighting Basics
• Lesson 5: Examining Lighting Basics 
• Lesson 6: Planning a Cisco TelePresence Room Design

Module 3: Physical Assembly and Logistics

Describe the physical assembly and tuning of the Cisco TelePresence systems.

• Lesson 1: Preparing for a Cisco TelePresence System Installation
• Lesson 2: Assembling the Cisco TelePresence Systems 3000 and 3200
• Lesson 3: Assembling the Cisco TelePresence Systems 500, 1000, 1100, and 1300 
• Lesson 4: Installing Auxiliary Displays
• Lesson 5: Installing a Document Camera
• Lesson 6: Wiring 
• Lesson 7: Tuning the Cisco TelePresence System

Labs:

• Using RRA Measuring and Test Equipment
• Performing an RRA Environmental Assessment
• Measuring RRA Acoustics and Illumination
• Assembling the Endpoints
• Programming the Codec
• Tuning the Cisco TelePresence Cameras and Testing Audio