Fiber Optics Access Network Planning
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Fiber Optics Access Network Planning Course
Introduction:
Course Objectives:
Fiber Optic Installer training is designed for those who design, install or maintain Fiber Optic Systems. It identifies you as an installer who demonstrates a practical knowledge of fiber optic theory, codes, standards and practices widely accepted in the Telecommunications Industry today. In addition this training incorporates two days of hands-on training including Fiber Terminations, Cable preparations, Fusion splicing, OTDR operation and Optical Loss Testing. Learn skills which are applicable to all the functions required to safely and competently install fiber optics communications cabling.
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for engineers and other technical staff within the instrumentation, control, communications, telecommunications, electrical, and IT fields. This includes project, maintenance, and consulting staff, systems, and application engineers.
Course Outlines:
Introduction to Fiber Optics
- Fiber Optic Advantages and applications
- Terminology and history
- The fundamentals of light propagation
- Scales of measurement and the spectrum
- Characteristics of Single-mode and Multimode
- Manufacturing, Bandwidth, and Linear effects
Cables
- Cable types, construction, and specifications
- Cable Marking
- Selection Criteria
Connectors and Terminations
- Temporary and Permanent Connections
- Connector Types
- Mechanical and Environmental considerations
- Performance Specifications
- Connector loss issues
- Splicing applications
Splicing – Fusion, and Mechanical
- Fusion Splicing
- Cable Marking
- Mechanical Splicing
Enclosures & Panels
- Panels
- Distribution, Patch, and Splice Types
- Application issues and selection criteria
- Enclosures - Aerial, Burial
- Re-Entry and Expansion capabilities
- Routing and Preparation
Installation
- Planning and Standards
- Premise/LAN – Methods
- Outside Plant – Methods
- Aerial and Burial techniques
- Installation tools & equipment
Test Equipment
- Loss Testing - Tools & Equipment
- Standards & Methods
- Return Loss, Bandwidth, and Dispersion
- OTDR Theory and Applications
- Loss & System Budget Calculations
Restoration and Maintenance
- Tools and Equipment
- Practical applications
- Time Saving Techniques
- Record keeping and documentation
System Components and Design Issues
- Transmitters and Receivers
- Passive Optical Components
- Couplers and Splitters
- WDM & DWDM Issues
System Design Exercise
- Tools and Equipment
- Practical applications
- Time Saving Techniques