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Hands-On
Fiber Optic - ISP/LANs
Inside Plant/Local Area Cable Networks
 
Course Description
This Hands-On 3-day course is designed to provide technicians with a practical understanding of fiber optic theory and fiber applications in Local Area Network, Security and Closed Circuit TV systems. This course provides the knowledge and skills to help students design, install, terminate, test, troubleshoot and maintain cables in an intra-building and inter-building environment.

Certification(s)
ETA FOI (Fiber Optic Installer) Certification can be administered during this course, and will add an additional day with applicable charges, upon request.
Students Will Learn
Target Audience
Contractors, union craftsman, electricians, technicians, installers, splicers, LAN managersadministrators, end-users, engineers, MIS managers, facilities managers, architects and developers, systems engineers, telecom managers and anyone involved in repairing, installing, maintaining, designing, evaluating, or provisioning Cable, Fiber Optic Cables and Optical Networks.
Prerequisites
A basic understanding of various telecommunications systems is highly recommended. We offer these topics in several of our courses, please visit www.BTStraining.com for additional course descriptions.
Course Outline

MODULE: 1        FIBER OPTIC GENERAL STUDIES
 
I.        INTRODUCTION


•    Common Industry Terminology
•    History of Fiber Optics
•    Advantages/Disadvantages of Fiber Optics
•    Basics of a Fiber Optic Communications System
•    Fiber Types and Manufacturing Processes (VIDEO)
•    Typical Transmission Rates for Voice, Video & Data Applications
•    System Topologies
•    Fiber Optic Standards


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

 
III.    FIBER TOPICS

•    Optical Fiber Types
•    Typical Fiber Specifications
•    Multimode Optical Fibers
•    Singlemode Optical Fibers
•    Dispersion Characteristics
•    Modal Dispersion
•    Chromatic Dispersion


IV.  FIBER CABLE TYPES

•    Outside Plant
•    Inside Plant
•    Loose tube Gel Filled (OSP)
•    Tight Buffered Distribution (ISP)
•    Tight Buffered Breakout (ISP)
•    Jumper Cables and Hybrids styles
•    Reverse Oscillation Locator (OSP)
•    Fiber Color Code





MODULE: 2        FIBER OPTIC SAFETY ISSUES

V.    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



MODULE: 3         FIBER OPTIC CABLE INSTALLATION

         VI.    PROPER PLANNING

•    Project Considerations
•    Cable Pre-testing
•    Cable Reels Identification and Handling
•    Proper Cable Pulling Techniques
•    Outdoor Cable Design Characteristics
•    Direct Bury Cable Installation
•    Directional Boring Methods
•    Buried Cable Depths
•    Man Holes and Vaults
•    Cable Pulling Specifications
•    Tensile Strength and Bend Radius
•    Avoiding Installation Obstacles
•    Grounding and Bonding Fiber Cables
•    Identifying Cable Types
•    Work Area Protection Issues



MODULE: 4        FIBER OPTIC TESTING


VII.       BASIC 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



Hands-On Labs:


   Safety Meeting
 
  1 Cable Preparation Tools and Techniques


A.      Show the correct and safe usage of cable preparation tools

•    Cable Knife
•    Kevlar shears/snips
•    Tube Ring Tool
•    “T” strippers
 

B.     Tight Buffer Cables - Preparations for termination of jumpers and system cables

•    Measure and then Ring the cable jacket accordingly
•    Remove the out jacket to expose fibers and inner materials
•    Cut the Kevlar, nylon tape and any strength members
•    If necessary, ground the cable using recommended cable manufactures’
      procedures.


C.     Breakout & Fan Out Kits

•    Determine the type of kit if necessary
•    Prepare and clean the cable to match
•    Install fibers to kit
•    Label as necessary


D.    Connector Assembly

•    Determine connector type to be installed
•    Slide the connector boot onto each fiber
•    Remove the fiber coating with proper stripping tools
•    Clean the exposed fiber with alcohol pad
•    Apply epoxy to fiber and connector body
•    Insert fiber through connector & ferrule and let epoxy cure
•    Cleave fiber from ferrule end with hand scribe tool
•    Perform hand polishing techniques until fiber is flush with ferrule
•    Inspect polished fiber end with connector view scope
•    Determine polish quality for acceptance



 
   2 Testing Equipment and Methods
 
E.    Optical Loss Testing 

•    Reference the Light Source and Power Meter
•    Perform End to End and Link Loss Measurements
•    Measuring your equipment’s transmit power
•    Measuring your equipment’s receive power
•    Coupling Errors
•    Optic Attenuators
•    Documentation



F.     OTDR Testing

•    Operating an OTDR
•    Setup the OTDR for Testing
•    OTDR Test Functions:
a)      Acceptance Testing (Reel)
b)     Span Loss and Distance Testing
c)     Connector loss testing
d)     Back Reflection Testing
e)     Using the OTDR for Troubleshooting and Restoration


G.     Troubleshooting a Local Area Network

•    Power Meters
•    Visual Fault Finders
•    Fiber Identifiers
•    OTDR’s
 
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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