This program teaches the principles and concepts of fiber optic cable as specified by Fiber Optic Association (FOA).
Optical fiber cable is often used for voice, video and data transmission links. It can also be deployed in LAN environments to link core and distribution layers.
Apart from acquiring practical knowledge and understanding the concepts and operations of optical fiber cable, this course would equip you with the skills to effectively and efficiently install, terminate, and test multimode and singlemode fiber optic cable on networks.
This program also provides the skills, knowledge and abilities required to prepare for the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optics Technician) certification.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is deigned to provide the trainee with a comprehensive overview of all aspects of fiber optics as used in communications systems.
You would have hands-on actual installation exercises to enhance basic knowledge and skills
necessary to install, splice, and test fiber optic cabling.
COURSE CONTENT
INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Fiber Optics
Applications of Fiber optic
How fiber optic links work (source & detector)
Characteristics of Single-mode and Multimode
Fiber manufacturing techniques
Fiber optic cable (core, cladding and buffer)
Fiber To the Desk
Fiber To The Home
Multimode and singlemode Fiber Optics Networking
Optical fiber cable construction and types of fiber optic cable commonly used
Fiber Specification(geometry, attenuation, and bandwidth)
Reflection and refraction
Measurement units (dB and watts)
Advantages of fiber optics over copper
Fiber optic networks (Telephony, CATV, LAN, WAN, etc.)
Optical fiber cable construction and basic cable types
Choosing a fiber optic cable
Introduction to hardware types and applications (splice closures, patch panels)
SAFETY
Chemical safety, laser safety, and fiber handling precautions
Cable Preparation and securing of fiber cable in a variety of fiber termination hardware
CABLE INSTALLATION AND PLACEMENT TECHNIQUES
Installing cables in building (trays, conduit, vertical installations, etc.)
Termination of Fiber Connectors, Introduction to Splicing
(Mechanical & Fusion). Introduction to fiber optics network troubleshooting.
Outside Plant Fiber Cable preparation, termination & testing – Demonstration.
Pulling practices for installing cables in ducts
Aerial cable erecting techniques
Direct burial
Blown-in fiber
Installation tools & equipment (support hardware, tension-monitoring, pulling grips, etc.)
Handling cable drums/reels:
Working bend radius & tensile loads for cable installation
Tensile loads
Overhauling fiber optic cable
Center-pulls & Back feeding
Figure-eighting
SPLICING: FUSION, MECHANICAL AND TERMINATION METHODS
Cable preparation techniques for splicing and connectors
Mechanical splicing featuring troubleshooting tips and Time Saving Techniques
Fusion splicing featuring troubleshooting tips
Splice loss increase: Cause and remedy
Fusion splicer maintenance and cleaning
Connector types
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Introduction to Basic OTDR Functions and Traces
Use of the OTDR, VFL, Power Source and
Light Meter Functions
Continuity Testing, Troubleshooting, Managing Tools and Equipment
OTDR theory, events (reflective & non-reflective), dead zones (event & attenuation), gainers &
losers, trace basics
Scattering, reflections & absorption
Loss Budget calculations
Optical return loss
Calibrating for loss testing
Testing mid-couplers, switches, patch leads, and media converters
Link characterization
Connector verification
Fiber identification and polarity checks
Troubleshooting equipment and procedures
Types of fiber optic faults
Cleaning fiber optic connectors
Emergency restoration planning
Proactive planning versus reactive restorations
PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
Measuring lengths
Splicing
Terminations
Efficient pulling
Duct space
Initial planning walkout
Course Duration
5 days