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.
