AMI - Install communication devices

Information session to identify, assemble, install and activate AMI wireless communications devices as well as the care and handling of cables, connectors and antennas.
Note: an understanding of radio frequency and electromagnetic energy is a prerequisite for attending this training.

Course Duration

1 day

Who Should Attend

Installer of AMI communications devices – Western Power field crew & external contractors

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for attendance at this course are:

• Network Access Card (NAC)
• Completion of RF Awareness training
• Cert III in ESI or equivalent

Note: All prerequisites need to be current.

Course Includes

• Explanation of how a mesh area network works
• Safely handling and storing communication kits and cables
• Identifying the components and cables required for the different installations
• Identifying and using the correct tools for the installation
• Assembling an AMI communication device (access point and relay) onto the correct bracket
• Mounting of an assembled device on a pole (steel streetlight pole, wooden pole, stand-alone steel pole)
• Connecting LV supply to network device and performing commissioning
• Correctly completing field commissioning sheets

PPE/PPC & Equipment Requirements

PPE Level 1, including:

• safety footwear
• eye protection
• head protection
• gloves relevant to task
• hi vis FR long sleeve shirt
• long trousers OR overalls.

See the Western Power PPE Procedure for more information about the requirements

Assessments

No assessment, information session only.

Certification

A Certificate of Attendance at the end of this course