Siemon’s Registered Installer℠ Program

Your opportunity to grow with a global network of industry leaders and IP cabling professionals

Smart Building Applications

The exponential growth of IP-enabled devices converging on the traditional network cabling infrastructure represents a huge opportunity for low voltage contractors in the datacom, AV, security, WiFi, and BAS markets.

With over a century of cabling of experience, Siemon is a global leader in network cabling, known for high-performance, labor-saving products and solutions.

The Registered Installer Program was developed specifically to serve the needs of integrators and installers of low voltage Smart Building applications.

Siemon RIs not only receive the industry accredited training and knowledge they need to deliverbest-in-class cabling solutions for an ever-expanding list of IP-enabled devices and applications, they also gain access to Siemon’s expertise, support, and network of low-voltage industry partners.

Installer Benefits

Training Registration
The RI training program provides practical training on the latest cabling technology and best practices, ensuring that RIs are ready to meet their customers’ needs using innovative physical layer solutions.
Extended Warranties
Trained RIs are authorized to deploy Siemon solutions with the support of an extended 15-year RI product warranty on all registered projects.
Industry-Recognized Education
Exclusive, invitation-only online RI training courses are approved for both BICSI CECs and AVIXA RUs.

Support Services
RIs get preferred access to Siemon’s partner-exclusive library of resources, designed to share best practices and improve physical layer design and installation efficiencies.
Siemon Expertise
Siemon’s Technical Services Group is ready to support your project needs, including efficient design guidance, BOM development, and more. And our Smart Building Champions are available on the sales side to help you close project deals.
Quality – Made in USA
With competitive pricing levels, you can provide your customers the assurance of Siemon quality and support without sacrificing your bottom line. Most Siemon products are made in our highly-automated factory in Watertown, CT, and we encourage you and your customers to visit us for a tour of this state-of-the art facility.

Registered Installer℠ Program – Application and Training Overview/FAQ

Getting started with your Registered Installer company application:

Complete and submit the RI Online Application form, here.
Upon approval of your company application*, you will be forwarded an online MOU agreement and training registration form, with which you can register yourself and/or your technicians/installers for the online RI training class (see class details and agenda below)
Upon submission of the above MOU agreement, and training registration form, you and all technicians/installers will receive confirmation emails including training links, instructions and next steps.
Upon successful completion of the class sessions and final exam, you will receive a welcome email containing key RI company documentation and program resources. Training attendees will receive individual RI training certificates, including details required for obtaining BICSI and AVIXA education credits.
Your organization is officially a Registered Installer company and you can start taking advantage of the program benefits immediately.

*Program acceptance subject to Siemon approval. Siemon reserves the right to determine RI program eligibility at its sole discretion

Registered Installer Training Overview and Agenda:

The online RI training class curriculum covers over 3 hours of key industry terms, installation best practices, low-voltage applications, and how-to videos.

The class material is self-paced, consisting of 6 on-demand sessions.
Each session is approximately 25-50 minutes in length
Attendees are allowed 2 weeks to attend all training sessions and complete the final exam.
A passing exam score of 80% or better is required for individual RI training recognition and industry education credits.

Class Agenda

Module 1: Fundamentals of Structured Cabling

Key Cabling Standards
Common Cabling Topologies
Horizontal and Backbone Cabling Overview
Telecommunications Space

Module 2: Copper Cabling

Twisted-Pair Cable Categories and Constructions
Wiring Schemes
Work Area Outlets, Faceplates, and Surface Mount Boxes
Consolidation Points, Patch Panels, and Connecting Blocks
Patch Cords, Field-Terminated Plugs, and Trunking Cables

Module 3: Copper Testing & Terminations

Test Configurations
Step-by-Step Termination Instruction Videos:
Category 5e and 6 UTP MAX outlets – Punch-down terminations
Category 5e and 6 UTP MAX outlets – TurboTool terminations
Category 6A UTP and Shielded Z-MAX outlets
Category 6A UTP and Shielded Z-PLUG Field-Terminated Plugs
S110/S210 Connecting Blocks

Module 4: Fiber Cabling

Fiber Cable Types and Constructions Overview
Application and Performance Comparison
Jacket and Connector Color Code Designations
Key Connector and Adapter Types
Field Termination Methods
Understanding Connector Polarity

Module 5: Fiber Testing & Terminations

Fiber Loss Budgets
Testing: Test Sets, Configurations, and Requirements
Step-by-Step Field Termination Instruction Videos:
LightSpeed Epoxy-Polish Connectors
LightBow Mechanical Splice Connectors
OptiFuse Fusion Splice Connectivity

Module 6: Installation & Administration

Pathway Guidelines
Cable Routing and Bundling Best Practices
Cable Considerations for Remote Powering
Deployment of Modular Plug Terminated Links (MPTL)
Cabling Plant Administration

Registered Installer℠ Program – FAQ

Are there any costs associated with becoming a Siemon Registered Installer?

The application process is free, and if accepted into the program, there is no cost for company registration and individual training for your techs/installers

What are the training requirements?

To become a Registered Installer company, a minimum of one technician/installer per location must successfully complete the self-paced 3-hour online RI Training program and exam.

What project and ongoing educational resources are available to Registered Installers?All Registered Installers are given access to Siemon’s Partner Support Center – a partner-exclusive library of resources developed to help contractors stay ahead of the latest solutions and best practices through application and deployment guides, tools and calculators, and educational assets. This password-protected portal also provide easy access to critical documentation, such as product warranty registration forms, field testing requirements, and product updates.