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Hands-On
Fiber Optics for Todays Industry Applications
(A Non-Telephone Company Course)
 
Course Description
This Hands-On course is designed to provide technicians with a practical understanding and Hands-On Experience of fiber optic theory and fiber optic applications.

This would include using Fiber Optics for

-Digital Control Systems (DCS )
-Networks (LANSWANSCANSMANS)
-Security Traffic Systems
-Closed Circuit TV systems
-Industrial Manufacturing Monitoring Equipment
-Data and Voice Networks
-Multitude of Other Fiber Applications

This in-depth course focuses on a wide array of Fiber Optic systems and components and will focus on installation, splicing, connectorization, testing and maintenance techniques that will prepare each student to skillfully work with fiber optics in a wide variety of commonly found work conditions. This course relies heavily on hands-on exercises and student participation, It begins with an explanation of light and fiber optic theory and then moves on to Hands-On and practical applications of installing and maintaining a complete fiber system.
Students Will Learn
Target Audience
Inside Outside, Plant technicians, contractors, union craftsman, electricians, technicians, installers, splicers, engineers, facilities managers, managers and anyone involved in repairing, installing, maintaining, designing, evaluating, or provisioning Fiber Optic Cables and Optical Networks.
Prerequisites
None.
Course Outline

MODULE #1                        FIBER OPTIC GENERAL STUDIES REVIEW

 

 

 

I.        INTRODUCTION

·                        Common Industry Terminology

·                        History of Fiber Optics

·                        Advantages/Disadvantages of Fiber Optics

·                        Basics of a Fiber Optic Communications System

·                        Typical Transmission Rates for Voice, Video & Data Applications

·                        System Topologies

·                        Fiber Optic Standards

·                        And More...

 

 

 

 

II.      THEORY TOPICS

·                        Theory of Light

·                        Electromagnetic Spectrum

·                        Total Internal Reflection (Singlemode)

·                        Refraction  (Multimode)

·                        Index of Refraction (Refractive Index)

·                        Light Source’s (LED’s & LASER’s)

·                        Wave Division Multiplexing (WDM)

·                        Optical Switching Fundamentals

·                        And More...

 

 

 

 

III.    FIBER TOPICS

·      Optical Fiber Types

·      Typical Fiber Specifications

·      Multimode Optical Fibers

·      Singlemode Optical Fibers

·      Dispersion Characteristics

·      Modal Dispersion

·      Chromatic Dispersion

·      And More...

 

 

 

 

IV. FIBER CABLE TYPES

·                        Outside Plant

·                        Inside Plant

·                        Loose tube Gel Filled

·                        Tight Buffered Distribution

·                        Tight Buffered Breakout

·                        Jumper Cables and Hybrids styles

·                        Reverse Oscillation Locator

·                        Fiber Color Code

·                        And More...

 

 

 

 

 

MODULE #2                        FIBER OPTIC SAFETY ISSUES

 

SAFETY FIRST

·                        LASER Safety and Warning labels

·                        Types of LASER’s

·                        LASER Output Power Levels

·                        Eye Safety Precautions

·                        Safe Glass Disposal Practices

·                        Food and Drinks Not Safe

·                        Proper Person Cleanliness

·                        Safe Work Surroundings

·                        Confined Spaces Issues

·                        And More...

  

 

 

 

MODULE #3                        FIBER OPTIC CABLE INSTALLATION

 

                    PROPER PLANNING

·      Project Considerations

·      Cable Pre-testing

·      Cable Reels Identification and Handling

·      Proper Cable Pulling Techniques

·      Outdoor Cable Design Characteristics

·      Cable Pulling Specifications

·      Tensile Strength and Bend Radius

·      Avoiding Installation Obstacles

·      Grounding and Bonding Fiber Cables

·      Identifying Cable Types

·      Work Area Protection Issues

·      And More...

 


 

MODULE #4                     CONNECTORIIZATION

 

           

  INSTALLING AND TESTING CONNECTORS

 

 

 

 

 

MODULE #4                        FIBER OPTIC TESTING

 

       ADVANCED TESTING INFORMATION

·      The dB Scale and Units of Loss

·      OTDR Functions for Testing

·      OTDR Testing for Splices, Distances and Back Reflection

·      OTDR Trace Guidelines

·      The Dead Zone

·      Trace Events and Interpretation

·      Testing at Various Wavelengths

·      System Loss Parameters

·      Calculating System Loss

·      Total System OTDR Testing

·      Optical Loss Test Set’s (OLTS)

·      Referencing the Test Set First

·      Measuring Cable System Loss

·      Documenting Test results

·      And more...

 
Notes
Hands-On Labs

Safety Concerns with Hands-on Practices
Cable Types (Uni-tube Loose Tube)
Practice Safe Cable Preparation Techniques
Various Closure Types
Practice Closure Preparation
Install Prepared Cable into Closure
Practice Fiber Routing to Splice Trays
Patch Panel Types and Fiber Dressing
Fusion Splicer Types and Operations
Mechanical Splice (Fiber Lok)
Precision Cleaver Operation
Set-up Fusion Splicer and Cleaver Work Stations
Practice Fiber Stripping, Cleaning and Cleaving
Practice In-Line Fusion Splicing
Practice Pigtail Fusion Splicing
Qualify Acceptable Fusion Splices
OTDR Operation and Theory
Practice OTDR Set-up Procedures
Practice OTDR Splice and Connector Testing
Measure Fiber Lengths, Events and Losses
Measure Reflectance for Acceptance
Install and Polish connectors
Inspect connector endface
Proper procedures for handling connectors
Perform loss testing with OTDR
Perform loss testing with Power meter Light Source
Practice Troubleshooting Techniques
And more
Delivery Method
Instructor-Led with numerous Hands-On Labs and exercises.
Equipment Requirements
(This apply's to our hands-on courses only)
BTS always provides equipment to have a very successful Hands-On course. BTS also encourages all attendees to bring their own equipment to the course. This will provide attendees the opportunity to incorporate their own gear into the labs and gain valuable training using their specific equipment.
Course Length
3 Days

Website: http://www.btstraining.com
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