Low-current systems, or, as they are also called, structured cable systems, connect a person with the outside world. The Internet, cable or conventional television, faxes and telephones, fire or burglar alarms, and many other communications that ensure normal life and normal functioning come to us via low-current networks or systems. The larger the city, the stronger it is covered by a web of networks, systems, wires. Moscow and Verkhoyansk, Rostov and Oymyakon cannot do without this modest, but absolutely necessary profession for a big city - an installer of low-current systems. It is the people who own this specialty who lay low-voltage wires, make wiring under baseboards, pull cables through walls, etc.
What should an installer of low-current systems be able to do?
A person with such a profession can work in a company engaged in burglar alarms or operating elevators, installing intercoms or the Internet. Depending on the direction of activity, the direction of specialist knowledge will be determined. The installer of low-current systems should:
- To know the rules of installation and connection of telecommunication, communication, OPS, ACS, video surveillance, alarm systems.
- Know the basic laws of physics, especially electrical engineering.
- Be able to work with cables, know the rules of connection and interaction of different materials.
- Master the techniques of carpentry and locksmith work
In addition, the installer of low-voltage networks must have an aesthetic taste: he must lay the networks so as not to spoil the interior, so that the laid cables do not interfere with residents or office employees.
What should the installer know?
One of the most sought-after professions is the installer of low-current systems. Moscow, like most other cities, constantly needs such specialists. Often, unscrupulous employers take advantage of this. The vacancy "low-voltage systems installer" is always in demand, so sometimes fraudsters simply deceive people: they recruit low-skilled workers, do not pay them wages. So that consumers and workers themselves do not suffer from the actions of fraudsters, getting a job, the installer of low-voltage networks should know:
- Fundamentals of general labor law.
- Own duties and rights.
- Norms and rules for the performance of work.
The installer of low-current systems should be a reading person, capable of constant self-learning: communications are constantly being improved, and the specialist working with them should be aware of all the new products.
Additional requirements
Very often people in this profession have to work in very uncomfortable places. Therefore, the installer must have good physical endurance, good health. He cannot be afraid of heights or work in tight spaces, he must be able to work in an uncomfortable position for a long time. This profession implies good eyesight, well-developed motor skills, the ability to make decisions quickly and carefully follow instructions. The installer cannot do without his own set of tools: a screwdriver, screwdriver, crimp, set of keys, etc. The more carefully the tools are selected, the less time a specialist will spend on work and the better it will be done.