What is CAI certification?

I’d like to know more about what the CAI certification scheme is?

Asked by jonathan on 2nd Feb 2022
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"there are two answers..
The CAI ( Confederation of Aerial Services) is a Trade Association for Audio Visual, Aerial and Satellite Professionals, it ensures installers are working within our trade guidelines, it checks installers are trained in all aspects of audiovisual works both professionally and in Health and safety, all members are checked then certified to carry the CAI logo.
Many products like cables are also certified for use in our industry they will carry the CAI benchmark if they have passed the product tests for use, this will ensure that only the correct products are used in installations.
kept it simple hope it helps.. more info can be found at; cai.org.uk"
Answered on 2nd Feb 2022 - Member since Jun 2020 - report
"CAI Certification Schemes, previously known as Benchmarking Schemes, lay down the minimum standards of product performance based on specified parameters for satisfactory signal reception and network distribution. The testing and certification do not cover the standard of construction and durability."
Answered on 16th Apr 2022 - Member since Aug 2021 - report
"The cai are a body that regulate the industry.They set the standards to how work should be completed."
Answered on 30th Jun 2022 - Member since Feb 2020 - report
"CAI lay down the minimum standards of product performance based on specified parameters for satisfactory signal reception and network distribution."
Answered on 18th Feb 2022 - Member since Feb 2022 - report
"CAI Certification Schemes, previously known as Benchmarking Schemes, lay down the minimum standards of product performance based on specified parameters for satisfactory signal reception and network distribution. The testing and certification do not cover the standard of construction and durability. These factors are left to individual manufacturer warranty descriptions.

There are two CAI certification schemes - LTE aerials and coaxial cables – and one joint CAI & DTG Scheme - the European IRS Certification Scheme.

The specifications for all three have been compiled by industry-wide consultation and are monitored and market-tested via both the CAI Technical Committee and the CAI Assessment Executive. Applicants and holders of all CAI product certifications are bound by legal binding contracts that secure adherence to all aspects of the certification. Sample testing of products sold to the trade or in the open market ensures ongoing conformity.

All three schemes are voluntary for manufacturers wishing to take part, but many tenders and specifications insist that CAI Certified products are used, as do many other bodies including government departments, broadcasters and platform operators. Certified products should always be used in conjunction with the installation practice laid down in CAI's Codes of Practice and the recommendations in DTG R Books.

Each certified product will display a CAI Certification Scheme logo representing the test standard."
Answered on 8th Mar 2022 - Member since Jul 2020 - report
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