Training Focus
5G is driven by the need for mobile operators to quench the growing, insatiable and unquestionable thirst for mobile data, and to support new use cases and services. Numerous institutional, academic, commercial and regulatory organizations are working towards the commercialization of 5G services but fundamental questions remain such as what is 5G, what will 5G look like, and how will this impact spectrum demand, authorization and usage? There is also the question of technology: Will 5G be a new technology (and air-interface) or will it be a system of different technologies, each playing to their own strengths?
When it comes to the question of spectrum however, there are many different views about how growth in data traffic impacts upon demand for radio spectrum. It is also evident that, below 6 GHz, there is very little spectrum remaining that can be re-farmed for mobile services and much of the focus for new spectrum for future mobile (5G) services is concentrated above 6 GHz. How feasible is it to deliver mobile services at such high frequencies? Are there ways to use existing spectrum more efficiently, or are technologies such as LTE Advanced already very close to the limit of what is achievable?

Course Objectives
After completing the course, participants will have an understanding how the evolution towards a 5G standard is leading the chase to identify new spectrum, which spectrum bands are under consideration, and whether 5G might mark the end to the hunger of mobile operators for more spectrum.

Intended for
those who need to better understand the spectrum implications of 5G technologies, whether from a regulatory, commercial or technical
perspective.

Contents

•     Forecasts of demand for data services
•     Realistically forecasting spectrum demand
•     Bands capabilities and issues with existing IMT bands
•     New bands being considered for 5G services
•     Propagation and coverage of bands above 6 GHz
•     The spectrum efficiency of existing IMT technologies
•     The 5G ecosystem
•     A roadmap for the introduction of 5G services
•     Authorization of 5G spectrum

Course Fee
1,395 € (excluding VAT)

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Training Focus
The Internet of Things (IoT) covers a huge range of use cases and applications and scales from single devices to massive systems with various elements connecting in real time. Wireless connectivity is an integral part of IoT. Depending on the application, factors such as range, data requirements, security, power requirements and battery life will dictate the choice of one or some form of combination of wireless technologies. Traditional cellular mobile networks based on 2G/3G/4G have almost ubiquitous coverage and high data rates but at cost of high power requirements at end user devices. Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) based on standards like LoRaWAN, Ultra Narrow Band (UNB) or NB-IoT, are expected to complement traditional connectivity solutions for long range communication. Short range technologies such as Bluetooth, BLE, ZigBee, WiFi or RFID will provide connectivity over short distances. And, of course, 5G presents another set of opportunities for IoT connectivity.
This course explores radio technologies for IoT applications; discusses the underlying concepts and the resulting advantages and limitations. An analysis of spectrum requirements and availability complements the training.

Course Objectives
After completing the training, participants will be familiar with most recent radio technologies available to power IoT applications. They will understand the differences between the technologies, and the benefits and compromises of each.

Intended for
This course is intended for those who have basic knowledge in radio communication systems, who are interested in wireless systems for IoT applications and who may be responsible for implementing radio systems in industry.

Contents

•     IoT applications and communication requirements
•     Overview on wireless technologies and approaches for
•     IoT applications
•     Spectrum requirements and availability
•     Radio systems for Low Power Wide Area Networks
•     Radio systems for Low Power Personal Area Networks
•     3GPP systems and the role of 5G for IoT

Duration
1 Day

Course Fee
750 € (excluding VAT)

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5G has been designed to support a wide range of use cases, requiring many new considerations when implementing networks. From the network densification expected for enhanced mobile broadband, to dedicated networks for applications such as industrial automation, the challenges in rolling-out 5G are varied and different from previous generations of wireless broadband technology. This course examines the regulatory, operational and commercial challenges of rolling-out 5G networks.  It provides a detailed view of network deployment using new 5G technology and the practicalities of roll-out. It provides examples and exercises which untangle the complexities of 5G network deployment for all the parties involved, and it will enable informed business decisions, and help those involved in 5G to establish future use and roll-out strategies.

Course Objectives
After completing the course, participants will have a solid grounding in the challenges facing 5G network roll-out and deployment across a range of different scenarios, and will understand the challenges and benefits compared to historical wireless technologies.

Intended for
those who wish to strengthen their knowledge of 5G technology, or will be involved its deployment, roll-out or use, and who need to understand the challenges and implications of 5G roll-out on their businesses or organizations. This includes governments, local authorities, vertical industries (e.g. energy, transport, education, healthcare, manufacturing or utilities), operators and vendors.

Contents

• Understand the status of 5G and the road-map to its initial and longer-term deployment
• Identify the key challenges in deploying 5G infrastructure and accessing new and existing spectrum bands
• Demonstrate the benefits and features of 5G technology and how it will support a wide range of different users
• Examine the likely costs of a typical 5G deployment
• Discover how to achieve positive benefits from 5G technology deployment

Course Fee
750 € (excluding VAT)

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Workshopbeschreibung
Regulierung im Bereich der Spektrumsnutzung ist notwendig, um einen geordneten und möglichst störungsfreien Betrieb der verschiedenen Funknetze zu gewährleisten. Dies beginnt auf globaler Ebene durch die ITU und endet bei der lokalen Nutzung von Frequenzen. Zu Beginn des Workshops erfolgt eine Übersicht der Strukturen und Mechanismen, um die Funktionsweise zu verstehen. Darauf folgt eine kurze Darstellung typischer 5G Use Cases basierend auf den unterschiedlichen Anforderungen.
In dem Workshop werden die aktuellen, offiziellen Rahmenbedingungen zur Beantragung von lokalen 5G Frequenzen in Deutschland erläutert. Dies betrifft die administrativen und technischen Anforderungen der Antragsstellung, wobei beispielhaft Planungen und Simulationen für lokale Netze und die sich daraus ergebenden Auswirkung auf die Versorgung, die Störreichweite und Möglichkeiten der Einhaltung von Grenzwerten aufgezeigt werden. Es wird aufgezeigt, was unter einem Frequenznutzungskonzept zu verstehen ist und welche Inhalte üblicherweise
gefordert werden. Zum besseren Verständnis wird dies anhand eines Beispiels exemplarisch dargelegt. Der Workshop endet mit einem kurzen Wrap-up, bei dem die wesentlichen Punkte nochmals zusammengefasst werden.

Ziel des Workshops
Nach der Teilnahme an diesem Workshop kennen die Teilnehmer die grundlegenden Prinzipien des 5G Antragsverfahren in Deutschland und die sich daraus ergebenden Anforderungen und Beistellungen.

Für wen ist der Workshop geeignet?
Der Workshop richtet sich an Firmen, Messen, Institutionen die über eine möglliche Nutzung von 5G im industriellen, landwirtschaftlichen Umfeld nachdenken und sich mit den entsprechenden Anforderungen des 5GAntragsverfahren vertraut machen wollen.

Inhalte

• Warum Antragsverfahren – Von der globalen Regulierung  hin zur lokalen Frequenznutzung
• Use cases für 5G und Industrie 4.0
• Erläuterungen der aktuellen offiziellen Rahmenbedingungen zur Beantragung von lokalen 5G Frequenzen in Deutschland
• Administrative und technische Anforderungen zur Antragsstellung
• Was ist ein Frequenznutzungskonzept?
• Erforderliche Kapazitäten, Bandbreiten und Versorgungsreichweiten
• Planen und simulieren von lokalen Netzen – Versorgung, Störreichweite und Einhaltung von Grenzwerten

Dauer
1 Tag

Kursgebühren
750 EUR (excl. VAT)

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Workshopbeschreibung

Getrieben durch die Digitalisierung unserer Gesellschaft und Industrie, reflektiert durch die Megatrends IoT, Industrie 4.0 und M2M Kommunikation werden hochwertige, sichere und zuverlässige Netzverbindungen sowohl im industriellen Umfeld als auch an Hotspots wie Flughäfen, Häfen und Bahnhöfen immer wichtiger. Die Vielfalt der zahlreichen Funkanwendungen reicht von schmalbandigen Datenübertragungen mittels RFID bis hin zu High- End Systemen, bei denen massive Datenmengen transportiert werden. Alle diese Dienste basieren auf drahtloser Kommunikation, benötigen Spektrum und müssen nebeneinander sicher und zuverlässig funktionieren. Allein durch die große Anzahl von unterschiedlichen Elementen wird es schwierig den Überblick über alle Systemkomponenten zu behalten. Wie kann man eine betriebssichere Funkkommunikation gewährleisten? Welche vorbeugenden Maßnahmen zum Funkschutz kann man treffen, um Störungen gänzlich zu vermeiden, oder diese zumindest schnell identifizieren, orten und beheben und somit Ausfallzeiten minimieren zu können?
Im Workshop werden diese Fragen anhand von praktischen Beispielen bearbeitet.

Ziel des Workshops

Nach der Teilnahme an diesem Workshop kennen die Teilnehmer Maßnahmen und Werkzeuge, mit denen eine betriebssichere Funkkommunikation und ein vorbeugender Funkschutz zur proaktiven Vermeidung und Minimierung von Störungen und Ausfallzeiten gewährleistet werden kann.

Für wen ist der Workshop geeignet?

Der Workshop richtet sich an Firmen, Häfen/Flughäfen, Versorger, Messen und Institutionen, die unterschiedlichste Funktechnologie vermehrt auch für kritische Aufgaben einsetzen und bei steigender Funknutzung weiterhin sichere, einwandfreie und durchgängige Kommunikationsdienste ermöglichen müssen.

Inhalte

• Betriebssichere Funkkommunikation zur proaktive Störfallvermeidung
• Konzeption & Planung betriebssicherer, zuverlässiger Funkversorgung
• Spektrum Inventur zur Validierung der aktuellen Funknutzung und als Basis für die zukunftssichere Planung zuverlässiger Systeme
• Frequenznutzungs-Datenbank & Koexistenz Analyse
• Vorbeugender Funkschutz zur Minimierung von Störungen uns Ausfallzeiten
• Aktives Spektrum Management: Einführung von Regelwerk und Spektrum-Datenbank zur Verwaltung der Funklizenzen & Genehmigungsprozessen
• Permanentes Spektrum Monitoring zur Vermeidung, Identifikation, Ortung und Behebung von Funkstörungen und daraus bedingten Systemausfällen

Kursgebühren
750 EUR (excl. VAT)

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Training Focus
Professional users in public safety, PPDR, transportation, utilities and industry must rely on efficient radio systems to provide wireless communication for support of their daily operation. Implemented radio technology, network design and user requirements must be carefully matched against each other. A solid understanding of users’ requirements and the possibilities and limitations of technologies is therefore essential.
This course discusses issues which need to be considered when a radio system for critical communications shall be introduced or existing systems shall be replaced: Is it better to use services from an existing operator or to build and operate a dedicated network? Which deployment concept should be selected? How to define coverage and capacity? Which technology can provide the required services? These and other questions related to the design and introduction of RF networks for critical communications will be discussed. Starting with specific requirements, the course introduces services specific to critical communi-
cations, explains typical planning approaches and highlights possible implementation scenarios. A comparison of recent and upcoming radio technologies like TETRA, DMR, LTE as well as 5G for broadband applications completes the training.

Course Objectives
After completing the course, delegates will understand users’ requirements and limitations of current radio technologies like TETRA, DMR, LTE, 5G etc. They will know the technical and economic constraints of radio systems for critical communications and will be able to realistically assess the promises of system vendors and service providers.
Intended for
This course is intended for those who have basic knowledge in radio communication systems, who are interested in technical aspects for critical communications networks and who may be employed in telecoms regulators, organizations for public security and utility and transportation companies.

Contents

•     Introduction to radio networks for critical communications
•     Requirements on communication services and applications
•     Mobile broadband for PPDR
•     Elements of a radio network for critical communications
•     Planning and operation of a radio network
•     Radio systems for critical communications (DMR, TETRA, LTE, 5G)

Duration
2 Days

Course Fee
1,395 € (excluding VAT)

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Training Focus
Radio networks for professional use in public safety, transportation, utilities, and industry must provide reliable communication for mission critical applications. The use of appropriate design parameter and planning procedures is crucial to achieve the required network performance. This course provides a solid understanding of how to design and plan networks for critical communications using digital radio technologies like TETRA, DMR or LTE/5G.
The course follows the typical steps of radio network planning from definition of coverage thresholds, over first network design and coverage planning to the development and analysis of frequency plans. Practical considerations and tasks including site selection and antenna configurations are discussed by means of photos and documents originating from real-life networks. Live calculations with a planning tool are used to illustrate effects of site selection and site and network configuration. Supporting the practical exercises, theoretical elements of the course include the principles of radio propagation, link budgets, the determination of coverage thresholds and capacity considerations. The course will be presented as classroom training with slides, interactive tool calculations and exercises to be done by the participants.

Course Objectives
After completing the course, delegates will be familiar with the typical procedures for RF network planning for radio technologies like TETRA, DMR and LTE/5G. They know how to define planning criteria for RF networks and understand the underlying technical and theoretical approaches.

Intended for
This course is intended for those who have basic knowledge in radio network planning, who are interested in radio network planning for critical communications networks and who may be employed in telecoms regulators, telecoms operators, and utility and transportation companies.

Contents

•     Targets and procedures for radio network planning
•     System parameter and architecture of critical communication networks
•     Definition of coverage and capacity targets
•     Antenna configurations, site selection and coverage planning
•     Capacity considerations
•     Frequency planning

Duration
2,5 Days

Course Fee
1.725 EUR (excl. VAT)

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Training Focus
Modern transmission networks require communication links with high link capacity and availability. Microwave Point-to-Point (PtP) and Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) systems can provide the required performance if the links are designed appropriately. Theoretical know-how combined with best practice for link engineering and design ensures that the possibilities of modern link technology will be fully available after implementation.
The course introduces both theoretical and practical knowledge in planning of microwave links. The topics cover wave propagation, link budget and availability calculations as well as technical parameters of antennas and microwave devices. Best practice for the analysis of path profiles including line of sight aspects, selection of antenna, modulations scheme and frequency band is provided. Availability engineering of links is discussed as well as frequency and capacity planning for complex transmission networks. This includes the effective use of frequency raster and the analysis of network interference to achieve low interference and high frequency reuse.

Course Objectives
After completing the course, delegates will be familiar with the principles of microwave radio link planning and will be in the position to design individual microwave links as well as complete PtP and PtMP networks.

Intended for
This course is intended for those who have basic knowledge in radio communications and microwave link technology, who are interested in microwave link planning and who may be employed in regulators, telecoms operators and utility or transportation companies.

Contents

•     Spectrum regulation and licensing aspects
•     Relevant ITU recommendations
•     Wave propagation and effects
•     ITU propagation models
•     Path profile analysis
•     Microwave devices and antennas
•     Availability and error performance
•     Link budget calculation
•     Frequency planning and channel assignment
•     Interference analysis and network optimization

Duration
2 Days

Course Fee
1.395 EUR (excl. VAT)

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Training Focus
The design of microwave links requires complex calculations to dimension link capacity and availability or to assign frequencies. The planning tool CHIRplus_TC provides the required functionality in a user-friendly way and is essential for proper link design. The seminar introduces essential features to perform link engineering and planning tasks for Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint systems. The first day is dedicated to the general tool handling. The different database functions and configurations are presented and discussed with the delegates. The following days will cover the necessary steps to perform typical link calculations - from data input over the setting of required parameters to the calculations analyses. Finally, reports and data export options will be presented. The entire workflow that is required to execute microwave radio link planning tasks as well as the Point-to-Multipoint network planning process is covered. Additionally, an overview of further network technologies included in the Net Module will be introduced.

Course Objectives
After the training the delegates will be able to efficiently solve link
planning and coordination tasks using CHIRplus_TC and to interpret the calculation results for microwave links and Point-to-Multipoint networks.

Intended for
This course is intended for those who have basic knowledge in radio communication and microwave link design and who are interested in the functionality provided by CHIRplus_TC.

Contents

•     Setup and configuration of CHIRplus_TC
•     Interaction with the Graphical User Interface (GUI)
•     Usage of databases and spreadsheets (especially filtering)
•     Point-to-Point microwave link design
•     Path profile and link budget
•     Reliability/availability analyses
•     Frequency planning and network optimization
•     Interference calculation and complete network analyses
•     Point-to-Multipoint network planning
•     Net Module: Overview of network technologies
•     Data import and export, reports and documentation

Duration
3 Days

Course Fee
1.995 EUR (excl. VAT)

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Training Focus
The design of wireless networks considering mobile technologies such as mobile, TETRA, DMR, PMR or wireless IoT (Internet of Things) technologies (e.g. LoRaTM) requires complex calculations to dimension link capacity and link availability and to perform frequency assignment. Planning software like LS telcom’s CHIRplus_TC provides the required functionality in a user-friendly way and are essential for proper network design.
A thorough knowledge of the available functionality and understanding of calculation results considerable shortens planning time and results in optimized network performance.
The seminar introduces essential features to perform planning tasks for wireless networks systems. The first day is dedicated to the general tool handling. The different database functions and configurations are presented and discussed with the delegates. The following day will cover the necessary steps to perform typical wireless network calculations - from data input over the setting of required parameters to the calculations analyses. Finally, reports and data export options will be presented. An overview of the network technologies included in the NET Module will be introduced.
The course is presented as classroom training with tool based exercises to be done by the delegates. After a very short introduction with a few theory slides, the seminar will mostly focus on the topics by corresponding examples shown by the trainer and following dedicated exercises that are carried out by the delegates.

Course Objectives
After the training the delegates will be able to efficiently perform advanced network design and planning tasks using CHIRplus_TC. They will learn how to get best use on well-established engineering procedures and algorithms for wireless networks.

Intended for This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge in radio communication, who are interested in the functionality provided by CHIRplus_TC and who may be employed in telecoms regulators, telecoms operators, and utility and transportation companies.

Contents

• Setup and configuration of CHIRplus_TC
• Interaction with the Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• Usage of databases and spreadsheets (especially filtering)
• Path profile and line of sight
• NET Module: Overview of network technologies
• Standardized data import and export
• Reports and documentation

Duration
2 Days

Course Fee
1,395 € (excluding VAT)

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Training Focus
In nearly every factory floor and industrial setting, communication links are used to carry vital information between machinery, control, and monitoring devices. From periodic updates to ongoing process and manufacturing management, timely delivery without failure is critical  to operations.
Cabled systems can be very expensive and tether equipment to fixed locations, reducing flexibility in equipment placement and reorganization. Turning to wireless technology addresses the cabling drawbacks but requires careful examination of transmission, operational and propagation characteristics to achieve the required performance.
A solid understanding of the possibilities and limitations of current radio technologies, deployment scenarios and spectrum availability is therefore essential for a successful introduction of wireless systems for automation.
This course describes technologies and concepts for wireless communication for industrial applications. It describes the operational requirements, specific RF propagation characteristics, available frequency bands, compatibility issues and develops appropriate design strategies. An overview and comparison of appropriate wireless technologies for industrial applications will complete the training.

Course Objectives
After completing the course, delegates will understand the requirements and limitations of radio systems for industrial applications. They will know the physical and regulatory constraints of the radio environment and understand the procedures for system planning.

Intended for
This course is intended for those who have basic knowledge in radio communication systems, who are interested in wireless systems for industrial applications and who may be responsible for radio systems in the industrial sector.

Contents

•     Introduction: the wireless landscape
•     Industrial requirements
•     Spectrum for wireless automation
•     Radio propagation in industrial environment
•     Wireless network system design criteria and system selection
•     Radio systems for wireless automation
•     Compatibility issues

Duration
1 Day

Course Fee
750 € (excluding VAT)

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Training Focus
Users of wireless networks expect ubiquitous coverage that includes indoor areas such as subway stations and tunnels, shopping malls and high rise buildings. These environments require specific in-building distribution networks as signals from outdoor base stations are often unavailable due to the shadowing effects of metallic surfaces and solidly constructed buildings.
The planning of in-building networks requires fundamental understanding of the relevant issues and approaches to extend coverage into buildings.
This course discusses the relevant questions in relation to design and dimensioning of such systems. The training introduces different concepts to achieve indoor coverage and discusses pros and cons of available technologies like leaky feeder cable, distributed antenna systems (DAS), use of base stations or optical repeater systems. Delegates will learn about in-building wave propagation, network architecture, and the typical technologies for in-building wireless networks deployed today. The classroom training is complemented with practical demonstrations of scenarios with a specific tool for in-building wire- less network design.

Course Objectives
After completing the course, delegates will understand the approaches, procedures and requirements for in-building wireless network design and will be familiar with the technical and economic constraints of indoor networks.

Intended for
This course is intended for those who have a general knowledge in radio network planning and who are interested in technical and practical
aspects of in-building wireless network design and who may be employed in telecoms regulators, telecoms operators, and utility and transportation companies.

Contents

• Introduction to in-building wireless network design
• Requirements on indoor network design
• Elements of wireless indoor networks
• Radio wave propagation in indoor environments
• Planning of in-building wireless networks
  • Leaky feeder cabling
  • Passive distribution components
  • Antennas
  • Optical distribution systems
• 2G/3G/4G/5G/TETRA/WiFi
• Practical demonstration of in-building wireless network design with indoor planning tool

Date
on demand

Course Fee
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Training Focus
This course will give an introduction into the world of digital terrain data as used in radio planning tools. Lessons inform about basic map production, coordinate systems and storing of information in vector or raster format. The different terrain data types used in radio planning tools will be explained, further the most common data sources, production processes and quality criteria will be discussed. Finally, recommendations regarding the suitability of using terrain data for different radio communication services will be given.

Course Objectives
After completing the course, participants will be able to compare terrain data by data type, file format, resolution, coordinate system, accuracy, and source in order to specify the optimum data set for their tasks.

Intended for
This course is intended for those who have basic knowledge in GIS software, who are interested in digital terrain data and who may be employed as radio planners or system administrators for radio network planning and spectrum management tools.

Contents

•     Overview of terrain data types
•     Coordinate system, projection and data
•     Comparison vector versus raster data
•     Elevation and land use data
•     Maps for visualization
•     Population data
•     Conductivity data

Date
on demand

Course Fee
on request

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