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TEK COURSE OVERVIEWS
ARINC 664, Part 7/Ethernet Training, (Airbus A 380 and Boeing 787): A one day course for the student involved in testing and troubleshooting of ARINC 664 based systems or equipment. This is the digital information transfer system used on the Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 aircraft. The course includes an overview of Ethernet equipment and theory, including the OSI 7 layer model, the operational features of repeater hubs, bridges and routers. MAC protocol is covered along with a detailed description of Ethernet Frames. Full and half duplex Ethernet, different modulation schemes such as 4B/5B, Ethernet flow control, Pause operation, Auto negotiation are covered. Part 7 of the ARINC 664 is reviewed focusing on redundancy concepts, Integrity checking, abnormal bit transfers. Link details, link budgets, and link calculations. Also covered are test procedures, cable characteristics, cable parameters, implementation guidelines and test equipment.
Introduction to Aviation Electricity and Electronics Training: A two day, introductory course for those needing a basic understanding of electricity and electronics or as a starting point for an electronic technician. Day one of the course explains voltage, current, resistance, reactance, Ohm’s Law, frequency, modulation, number systems, wave forms and multi meter measurement of voltage, current and resistance. An overview covers resistors, color codes, capacitors, inductors, transistors, diodes, transformers and integrated circuits. Day two deals with how things work. The seven topics covered include volt, ohm and current meters, electric motors, digital electronics, radios and radio transmitters, rectifiers and power supplies, Liquid crystal displays, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) The course ends with a review of the material covered with time for questions and answers.
RF Theory for Electronics Training: A one day course designed for the technician working with RF circuits. In the RF basics portion of the course, frequency vs. wavelength is explained along with frequency range usage, decibel measurement and the relationship between voltage, power and decibels. The second portion of the course covers resonant circuits and filters, including Q, parallel and series circuits and bandwidth. The third portion of the course covers RF components including transistors, diodes, micro strips, circulators, isolators, transmission lines, VSWR, modulation and pulse timing. The course includes troubleshooting information, terms, abbreviations and ends with a review of the material covered and time for questions and answers.
Digital Theory for Electronics Training: This one day course, designed for electronic technicians, begins with a review of binary, decimal, octal and hexadecimal number systems and how to work with them and convert between them. The characteristics of RDL, DTL, TTL, and CMOS, ECL IC families are covered along with the truth tables and symbols for AND, NOR, NAND, XOR, XNOR and INVERTORS gates. RS, D and JK multivibrators, serial and parallel shift registers, ripple up/down counters, multiplexers, digital to analog, analog to digital and encoder Integrated circuit are explained and analyzed. The course includes troubleshooting information, terms, abbreviations and ends with a review of the material covered and time for questions and answers.
GPS Training, Theory and Overview: This one day, introductory course looks at the space based, control and user portions of the GPS system including terms. For the space based portion of the system, satellite orbit, frequency, modulation and time standards are covered. Three dimensional ranging theory is covered along with the elements of the system that control and affect accuracy of a GPS position, including number and position of satellites, environment and weather. Differential GPS theory, map reading, latitude/longitude, and five GPS functions that can be used to navigate are explained. Three types of GPS displays that provide user interface are covered. Examples of GPS screens, what they mean and how they can be used are presented. The course ends with a review of the material covered and time for questions and answers.
Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS) & Phase Locked Loop (PLL) Synthesizers Training, Theory and troubleshooting: A two day course, designed to improve a technician’s testing and troubleshooting of DDS and PLL synthesizers. This course covers the five major sections making up a phase locked loop and explains the function and operation of each section. A major portion of the course is the analysis of the variable division counters in the PLL. Examples of analyzing the counter’s count ratios, to facilitate troubleshooting, are presented using actual synthesizer schematics. Students are given an opportunity to practice various variable divider count schemes and are given proven methods of troubleshooting the PLL, Several types of PLLs are covered including single loop, multi loop, and decade. The course includes troubleshooting information, terms, abbreviations and ends with a review of the material covered and time for questions and answers.
Switching and Linear Power Supplies Training, Theory and troubleshooting: This two day course is designed for the technician testing and troubleshooting power supplies. The course covers both linear and switching power supplies, explaining the advantages, differences and uses for each of the major types. Forward and flyback mode designs of switching supplies are analyzed. EMI, bulk input filters, transforms, power switches, output rectifiers, and output filters are explained. Voltage and current protection provided through sensing and feedback circuits are analyzed. Linear supplies are explained starting with the simplest version and adding features and functions through the complex versions. Proven troubleshooting tips are presented throughout the course. The course includes troubleshooting information, terms, abbreviations and ends with a review of the material covered and time for questions and answers.
V/UHF, AM/FM, Receivers Training, Theory and Troubleshooting: A two day course, developed to improve the technician testing and troubleshooting of V/UHF, AM/FM receivers, this course provides an analysis of the major circuits making up a typical receiver, how they operate and how to test and troubleshoot them. The RF, IF and AF sections of a typical receiver are covered, providing the theory of RF tuning, mixing, frequency selection, filtering, IF amplifiers, automatic gain control (AGC), squelch, audio detection, audio filtering, audio switching and amplification. Troubleshooting tips, procedures and troubleshooting aids are part of the course. The course includes troubleshooting information, terms, abbreviations and ends with a review of the material covered and time for questions and answers.
V/UHF, AM/FM Exciters & PAs Training, Theory and Troubleshooting: A two day course, developed to improve the technician testing and troubleshooting of V/UHF, AM/FM exciters and PAs, this course provides an analysis of the major circuits making up a typical exciter and PA, how they operate and how to test and troubleshoot them. The course covers the audio inputs, along with methods of both AM and FM modulation. The frequency control, frequency selection, filtering, IF sections, power amplifiers circuits, output filtering and TR switching are analyzed. Protection and control, including automatic level control (ALC), transmit gain control (TGC), audio compression, together with current and temperature circuits are explained and analyzed. Troubleshooting tips, procedures and troubleshooting aids are part of the course. The course includes troubleshooting information, terms, abbreviations and ends with a review of the material covered and time for questions and answers.
VOR, ILS & MB Receivers Training, Theory and Troubleshooting: This two day course is designed for the individual new to VOR/ILS/MB receivers or those who need an overview of their principles. Marker Beacon, Localizer and VOR theory and principles are covered, explained and illustrated to ensure the student has a through understanding of each function.. Frequencies, modulation, and channels unique to each mode are analyzed along with circuit block diagrams. The course reviews the specific specification of each section of a typical receiver and how to troubleshoot if the equipment does not meet it’s specifications. Troubleshooting tips, procedures and troubleshooting aids are part of the course. The course includes troubleshooting information, terms, abbreviations and ends with a review of the material covered and time for questions and answers.
ARINC 429 Training, Theory and Troubleshooting: Our most popular course. A one day course designed for the student involved in the testing and troubleshooting of ARINC 429 based systems or equipment. Simplex and bi-directional control schemes including the star and bus drop configurations are examined. 429 data words are analyzed for number of bits, parity, bit assignments, clock recovery, hi and lo data speed, and inter-word gaps. 429 cable specifications, cable length, impedance, terminations, 429 receivers, transmitters and addressing are covered. Testing and troubleshooting tips and suggestions are covered along with troubleshooting aids. The course includes troubleshooting information, terms, abbreviations and ends with a review of the material covered and time for questions and answers.
Digital Receivers and Exciters Training: A one day theory and overview course designed to introduce the student to the theory and fundamentals of digital receivers and exciters. In this course a receiver/exciter using digital signal processing (DPS) is compared with a conventional receiver/exciter. This course presents the terms used in digital electronics along with explanations of digital modulation types and techniques, analog to digital conversion, digital to analog conversion, quadrature signals, decimation and interpolation, aliasing, digital filtering and polar representations.
Automatic Link Establishment Training: This one day course provides an overview and theory of Automatic Link Establishment (ALE). ALE terms are introduced and explained as well as a functional description of an ALE system, including the purpose, advantages, limitations and control. Types of ALE calls including individual calls, net calls, group calls, any calls, all calls, and special calls are explained. A review of ALE message capability is included in the course. A detailed description includes how ALE units make and receive calls and how the units determine which of the available frequency to use when making a call. Configuration and system parameters are explained in detail along with tips to help students determine proper system operation.
Have Quick I and II Training: In this 4 hour course student are provided with an overview and the theory of Have Quick (HQ) I and II. Student learn the differences between; HQ I and II, training and combat modes of operation, word of day (WOD) and time of day and WOD and MWOD. During the course students learn the important aspects of training tables and frequency lists for both HQ I and II. Three methods used to obtain time of day (TOD) for an HQ radio are covered. The source of frequency hopping signals is explained along with an overview of synthesizers. The importance of frequency separation in HQ nets is explained along with the frequency separation specifications used for HQ. Students are provides with examples of both software and hardware related problems that may make it impossible for radios to hop together in a net.
Modems Training: A one day course that provides an overview and an operational theory of modems. Modem terms are presented and explained. 6 modulation types are analyzed for use in analog and digital modems along with polar diagrams and explanations of quadrature signals. The features and advantages and disadvantages of synchronous and asynchronous methods of inter-modem communications and interleaving are presented. The standards used in modem design and operation provide students with a background for further modem study. The course includes a discussion of data rates, how they are determined and controlled and limitations involved in increasing the date transfer rate through a modem connection.
Mil. Std. 1553B Training: A two day course for the technician involved in the testing and troubleshooting of Mil. Std. 1553B control based systems or equipment. The course begins with an overview of Mil. Std. 1553B and the terms associated with the standard. Bus architecture, is explained along with data priority and the modulation type used. The 1553 word format is cover in detail for command, data and status words including a bit by bit analysis, including sync and parity, of each word type. The course also covers signal, cable, receiver and transmitter specifications required for troubleshooting a 1553 controlled unit or system. Students receive practice in developing and interpreting 1553 words and receive aids to assist them in future troubleshooting. Actual 1553 circuits are analyzed to assist students in testing and fault isolation.
Troubleshooting Digital Circuits Training: This two day course is designed for the technician responsible for testing and troubleshooting of digital circuits. The course provides a technical theory for three types of circuits, using actual circuits, and then looks at the typical types of problems found in each type of circuit, what test equipment to use for fault isolation and techniques for fault isolation. The types of circuits analyzed are a micro processor based circuit, a digital synthesizer and three serial control schemes. The course covers the selection of the proper test equipment to use in digital troubleshooting; logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, multi meters, and digital probes. 13 separate troubleshooting scenarios are analyzed to provide each student with a broad basis for successful troubleshooting of digital circuits.
HF Receivers and Exciters Training: A 2 day course developed for technicians involved in the testing and troubleshooting of HF receivers and exciters. This course uses actual circuits from HF receiver and exciters to explain the theory of operation and to provide students with the knowledge needed to successfully test and troubleshoot them. The course covers the audio, IF, and RF signal flow through HF receiver and exciter circuits. This course covers types of modulation including AM, CW, single side band (SSB), double sideband, (DSB), audio compression and amplification, mixing, filtering, automatic gain control (AGC), Transmitter gain control (TGC), frequency translation, protection and control circuits and audio and RF inputs and outputs. Students receive specific testing and troubleshooting techniques along with testing and troubleshooting aids.
HF Power Amplifiers Training: This 2 day course is designed for the technician testing and troubleshooting HF power amplifiers. The course covers both solid state and tube type amplifiers. The theory and function of HF amplifiers is explained using actual power amplifier circuits. The course follows the RF signal through power amplifiers circuits to explain the function and theory of amplifiers, filters, tuned circuits, bias circuits, control circuits, gain control; including transmitter gain control (TGC), automatic level control (ALC) and internal gain control (IGC). The course included a review of decibels, power measurement, standing wave ratios (SWR), half octave filtering, T/R switching, and input and output impedance matching. Students receive specific testing and troubleshooting techniques along with testing and troubleshooting aids.
HF Antenna Couplers Training: A two day course covering theory and troubleshooting techniques for both analog and digital HF antenna couplers. This course uses actual antenna coupler circuits to explain the theory of antenna couplers operation. Topics covered include a typical antenna coupler discriminator, to analyze how the resistive, capacitive and inductive properties of an antenna are determined, the control signals developed in the discriminator such as phasing, resistance and VSWR. The course explains how the discriminator’s output signals are applied by the tuning elements to tune various antenna mismatches to provide the desired impedance match. Tune sequences for both analog couplers and digital couplers are covered along with T/R switching, receiver bypassing along with installation and operational recommendations. Students receive specific testing and troubleshooting techniques along with testing and troubleshooting aids.
Microprocessors Training: A three day, theory and troubleshooting course, for students working with microprocessor based equipment. In the theory portion of this course student learn the three main units of a stored-program computer and how to identify the function of the address, data and control buses and the differences between microprocessors, microcomputers and microcontrollers. The course compares computer machine language with assembly language programming and explains high-level computer language. Machine cycles, with address, data and control bus timing relationships, I/O read and write bus cycles are analyzed. A microprocessor chip is analyzed to pin by pin to develop an understanding of the microprocessor that is necessary for troubleshooting. In the practical (laboratory) portion of the course, students are introduced to software and conduct six experiments designed to illustrate software and software command functions. Each student will write several programs, load the programs into the computer trainers and then run the programs to ensure that the program was written and loaded correctly.
DME Training: A 4 hour course providing an overview of Distance measuring Equipment (DME) for individuals who require basic knowledge of DME equipment and operation. The course begins with a review and explanation of the terms associated with DME equipment and operation. A DME system, including both ground and airborne elements, is introduced and explained. A block diagram based theory of operation is presented that includes a review of ARINC 709 and ARINC 429 specifications and frequency and channel information.
Transponders Training: This 1 day course provides an overview of transponder equipment, theory and operation, and is intended for a student requiring a detailed knowledge of transponders. Transponder terms are presented and explained to provide a conversational knowledge of transponders. The airborne and ground portions of a transponder system are introduced, analyzed and explained. Transponder interrogation and reply pulses are analyzed to explain bit position significance and timing within and between signals. A block diagram theory of operation is presented to provide students with an understanding of the internal makeup and workings of a typical transponder system, including control and altimeter inputs. The ATCRBS functions of a transponder system are introduced and explained along with the airborne separation assurance (ASA) when it is interfaced with a TCAS system.
Weather Radar Training: A 1 day course presenting the theory and overview of an airborne weather radar system. This course is intended for technicians new to radar or for individuals requiring a working knowledge of radar systems. The course begins with an introduction and explanation of radar terms. The elements of an airborne radar system are introduced and explained to provide an overview of a systems make up and the function of each unit. An operational overview and a review of radar fundamentals is presented. Radar performance is analyzed and included discussions of target reflectivity, and signal processing. Element of weather, focusing on storms, is presented and analyzed along with typical radar displays representing varying weather situations and ground mapping. A block diagram theory of a radar system in presented to provide an understanding of the circuits making up a radar unit and the functions of the circuits.
RFID I Training: Getting started, a one day RFID overview. This presentation is designed for individuals involved in decision making regarding RFID implementation to help answer the following questions; What is RFID, What are the RFID Terms, How does it work, What can it do for me, What are the steps leading to implementation, Where do I go for more information, and Who are the RFID suppliers? The course answers these questions and enables decisions makers in their future decisions and efforts.
RFID II Training: A 4 hour course designed for non technical individuals who need to have a basic knowledge of RFID. It will allow individuals to: Understand the terminology of RFID, Learn the basic concepts of RFID, Identify the elements that make up an RFID system, and understand the function of each of the elements.
RFID III Training: This course is a 20 hours technical overview of RFID, including equipment and system. This presentation is designed for individuals with some technical training who will be involved in: Specific equipment selection, Testing, Installation, Verification, Validation, Maintenance and Ongoing training.
Lean Training: Why lean? A 2 hour overview covering Lean Basics; how lean improves profit and reduces waste, outline of basic lean workshops/events, how lean improves teamwork. This presentation explains why lean is not only ‘for those people and answers the questions; what are the Must Haves for Lean to work, should support be top down or bottom up?, What is this going to cost us?, A plan for new resources (space, equipment) and people?, and are there lean Pitfalls?
Lean Training: The first step on the Lean journey. A one day course that looks at organizational support for Lean and the difference between Lean being supported and driven. The course covers a basic Lean plan overview and addresses the following topics; Understanding Value Stream Mapping, Identify top 10 areas for improvement, Identify high-level goals for each area, Identify support and leadership roles (lean leaders), Identify top-level training for management, support personnel and lean leaders. This training should is designed to allow everyone to be on the same page. The course explains why the strategic direction and plan must have buy-in by the people who will drive lean and the workforce and provides direction on how to we get that.
Lean Training: Getting ready for implementation. This 12 hour course looks at commitment to Lean and how to ensure that it is present at all levels. Training that will be required for Lean success is discussed for three groups; Managers, Leader and the work force. Value stream mapping, the planning of lean events and tracking their progress, is presented and discussed. Students receive instruction on charting a plan and making course corrections, along with developing and finalizing a time frame.
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Student's comments:
The following student comments were taken from course critiques of courses presented last year.
"Great Course - Great Instructor"
"Lots of information, Great for troubleshooting - This was a great class"
"This was my best job related class yet"
"Concise"
"Easy to Understand"
"Great Class!"
"Instructor knew the subject very well"
"Instructor was very thorough with information"
"Very good information, well organized, great for beginning engineers or as a refresher"
"Detailed and applicable"
"Great class! Great Instructor"
"Great training material"
TEK Training courses are also available through Crucial Knowledge.
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