Online Certification Training Programs

D2 Advantage Certification - Edition 3

BR-23 (Rev 25 Aug 2017)

D2 Advantage (D2A) is DIRECTV’s system for multiple dwelling unit, lodging, institutional, and shared-antenna applications. DIRECTV-authorized D2A Training and Certification, provided exclusively by SBCA, uses the online, interactive curriculum developed by SatProf in collaboration with DIRECTV’s design engineering, field engineering, and field operations groups. Design data, rules, and interactive simulator tools are provided for use during the course and later on the job.

As students make their way through the courses, they will become proficient in planning, installation, and maintenance of D2A systems. Students are required to prove a thorough knowledge of the design rules, selection of approved components, planning for balanced RF levels throughout the property, formal testing, and troubleshooting methods.

The Edition 3 series, including all D2A learning courses and D2 Advantage Certification exam, is now available. Highlights for Edition 3 include an updated and expanded D2Advantage Toolbox App for notebooks and desktops (including simulators to run offline while at a job site), updated information on Reverse Band downlinks, and comprehensive information and planning rules for new equipment including the SL5RB ODU and DSWiM-30 modules.

The new training courses and exam, D2 Advantage Certification—Edition 3, are now available at www.sbca.org.

The student interacts with D2A block diagram tutorials in SB 201.

To receive SBCA D2 Advantage Certification, students must successfully complete the following online:

New students: · Course SB101: SBCA Online Learning and Certification Overview · Course SB102: RF and DC Theory for Satellite Systems · Course SB103: Theory of Satellite TV Systems · Course SB201 Ed. 3: The DIRECTV D2 Advantage System · Course SB202 Ed. 3: D2A Components · Course SB203 Ed. 3: D2A Wiring and Setup · Course SB204 Ed. 3: AIM for D2A Overview · D2 Advantage Edition 3 Certification Exam

Previously Certified D2A Edition 2 students: · A previously completed SBCA D2A Edition 2 Certification · Course SB209 Ed. 3: D2 Advantage Continuing Education · D2 Advantage Edition 3 Certification Exam

D2 Advantage theory of operation is covered in depth in SB 201.

The downloadable Quick Reference Guide is included in the courses and in the Toolbox App. It contains the D2A design rules and other useful data.

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This simulator from SB 203 allows the student to explore how the ALC amplifier works by interacting with the power and settings controls.

In Course SB 202, every approved D2A component is reviewed in detail.

The drag-and-drop Trunk Planning simulator in SB 203 allows technicians to build up a complete D2A trunk system and instantly check for compliant RF levels, a very tedious manual calculation. The user may save and load plans, making it an excellent resource for troubleshooting and support. The simulator is included in the D2A Toolbox App.

The simulator for wiring into dwellings automatically computes signal levels based on component specifications and user design settings. This simulator is also included in the D2A Toolbox App.

Course SB 204 covers use of the AIM (meter) specifically for D2 Advantage systems.

D2 Advantage Edition 3 Course and Exam Bundle

SBCA SB101: Overview of SBCA Online Training and Certification In this short course you will learn about the SBCA; the types of certifications SBCA offers, how to get them, and how to renew them; the importance of the signal piracy problem; and how to use this learning system. It is required for SBCA MDU, SMATV, and D2 Advantage certifications.

SBCA SB102: RF and DC Theory for Satellite Systems In this course you will learn important theory and knowledge about DC and RF that all satellite technicians should have, including DC theory (Ohm's law, loop resistance, voltage drops), gains, losses, levels, and dB, cables and connectors (including VSWR, return loss, cable types, and connector attachment), and standard RF components, such as attenuators, amplifiers, splitters, couplers, taps, and power inserters, and grounding and discharge protection. It is required for SBCA MDU, SMATV, and D2 Advantage Edition 3 certifications.

SBCA SB103: Theory of Satellite TV Systems In this course you will learn important theory and knowledge about satellite broadcast systems that all satellite technicians should have. The lessons cover digital TV transmission, microwaves and polarization, and receive systems. It is required 3for SBCA MDU, SMATV, and D2 Advantage Edition 3 certifications

SBCA SB201 DIRECTV D2 Advantage System (Ed 3) This course introduces DIRECTV's D2 Advantage (D2A) system, which is used in multiple-dwelling unit (MDU), DIRECTV Residential Experience (DRE), and other lodging and institutional systems. We will review the DIRECTV fleet, trunk lines, principles of the SWiM devices, overall operation of the D2A system, and implications for Connected Home services within D2A systems. Includes DSWiM-30 and Reverse Band services. SB201 is required for SBCA D2 Advantage Edition 3 certification. Edition 3: Revised and updated June 2017.

SBCA SB202 D2 Advantage Components (Ed 3) In this course, we will review all the hardware components approved by DIRECTV for the D2 Advantage system, including ODU's (antennas), SWiM modules, and components for D2A system wiring in trunks/risers and after the SWiM. Includes DSWiM-30 and Reverse Band services. It is required for SBCA D2 Ed. 3 Advantage certification. Edition 3: Fully revised and updated June 2017.

SBCA SB203 D2A Wiring and setup (Ed 3) In this course, we will learn how to correctly plan and build a D2 Advantage system. We will start with launching signals into trunks/risers, learn how to plan a distribution system and the wiring after the SWiMs, discuss bonding rules, consider options for enclosures, and look at real-world D2A system examples. Tutorials and skills tests include an interactive simulator for trunk level planning. Includes DSWiM-30 and Reverse Band services. The course is required for SBCA D2 Advantage Edition 3 certification. Edition 3: Fully revised and updated April 2017.

SBCA SB204 Using the AIM for D2A Testing and Troubleshooting (Ed 3) In this course, we will learn how to test and troubleshoot a D2 Advantage system using the Advanced Installation Meter (AIM). The course covers using the AIM, preparing to test a D2A system, testing during the installation procress, and troubleshooting. The course is required for SBCA D2 Advantage Edition 3 certification. Edition 3: Includes DSWiM-30, Reverse Band services, and AIM 4.2 firmware, and combines the previous SB 204 and SB 205 courses.

D2 Advantage Edition 3 Certification Exam Written part contains 60 questions, drawn from all current SB 102, 103, 201, 202, 203, and 204 courses; 2 hours is allowed. Skills test part contains skills test using trunk level setting simulator. 2 Attempts. No Free Retakes.

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PREREQUISITES: None. High school math and science recommended. LEARNING COURSES DURATION: Approximately 20-50 hours study, self-paced. FINAL EXAM: 60 questions with 2-hour time limit, and a trunk planning simulator skills test. DELIVERY: Animated & interactive HTML/Flash, self-paced, on-line format. Requires Internet access while studying the course material. High speed access is preferred but is NOT required. Student's computer must have a current browser and the current version of the Adobe Flash player (free) installed.

SBCA SB209 D2 Advantage Continuing Education (Ed 3) This course is for holders of the D2 Advantage Edition 2 Certification who wish to prepare for the D2 Advantage Edition 3 Certification Exam. The course covers new Reverse Band services, the new DSWiM-30S and DSWiM-30HP components, and other system updates. Prerequisite: D2A Edition 2 Certification.