Introduction
This Fiber Optic Advanced Splicing training course is designed for those who layout, install, or maintain fiber optic cabling systems.
It identifies you as a Fiber Optic Advanced Splicing able to demonstrate a practical knowledge of fiber optic theory, codes, standards, and practices widely accepted in the fiber optics industry.
In addition, this training incorporates two days of individual hands-on training validating fiber optic installer skills, including fiber terminations, cable preparations, fusion splicing, OTDR, and optical loss testing.
Training Objectives
Fiber Optic Advanced Splicing training will provide the participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to:
- Layout, install or maintain fiber optic cabling systems
- Demonstrate a practical knowledge of fiber optic theory, codes, standards, and installation practices
- Demonstrate a practical knowledge of individual hands-on skills including:
- Performing industry standard fiber optic terminations
- Preparing cables for inside and outside applications
- Performing fusion splicing and splice tray preparation
- Testing with the OTDR and optical loss test equipment
Training Methodologies
This Fiber Optic Advanced Splicing training workshop consists of theoretical and technical procedures and methods for fiber optic mechanical and fusion splicing applications.
Participants will learn all aspects of fiber optics focusing on splicing techniques with hands-on practice, examples, and exercises.
Prerequisites
Knowledge or experience in the areas of Fiber Optic Advantages and Applications, Cables, Connectors and Terminations, Enclosures and Panels, and Test Equipment would be helpful but is not required.
Target Audience
Fiber Optic Advanced Splicing is designed for new or experienced personnel seeking a deeper understanding of the installation of fiber optic cabling systems.
This course is excellent for anyone involved in the construction, education, commercial, industrial, or utility markets and anyone who designs, installs, maintains, or tests fiber optic cabling systems.
Course Content
Day 1
Introduction to Fiber Optics
- Networking
- 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
- Optic fiber construction
- Cable Types, Construction, and Specifications
- Cable Marking
- Selection Criteria
Connectors and Terminations
- Temporary and Permanent Connections
- Connector Types
- Performance Specifications
- Connector Loss Issues
- Splicing Applications
Day 2
Splicing
- Fusion and Mechanical
- Fusion Splicing
- Cable Marking
- Mechanical Splicing
Enclosures and Panels
- Distribution, Patch, and Splice Types
- Application Issues and Selection Criteria
- Aerial and Burial Enclosures
- Re-Entry and Expansion Capabilities
- Routing and Preparation
Test Equipment
- Loss Testing Tools and Equipment
- Standards and Methods
- Return Loss, Bandwidth, and Dispersion
- OTDR Theory and Applications
- Loss and System Budget Calculations
Day 3
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 and DWDM Issues
Day 4
Lab Workshop:
Fusion Splicing
- Properly prepare an inside plant cable for mounting into a splice tray.
- Demonstrate the proper way to strip, clean, cleave, and fusion splice 900µm fiber.
- Properly pre-trim the individual fibers into the splice tray before fusion splicing.
- Properly set up and fusion splice the individual fibers together.
- Properly wrap (form & dress) the individual fibers back into the tray.
Mechanical Splice Connector
- Properly prepare a simplex cable for this connector termination method.
- Properly use a precision cleaver for this termination method.
- Successfully mate a cleaved cable end into a mechanical splice-on connector.
- Test the assembly to TIA Tier 1 standard.
Day 5
Mechanical Splice
- Perform a mechanical splice with < .3 dB of attenuation
- Explain the benefits of Index Matching Gel
- Use a precision cleaver to prepare fibers for splicing.
- Calculate A-B and B-A loss.
Pigtail Fusion Splice
- Perform a fusion splice with ≤ .1 dB of attenuation
- Use a precision cleaver to prepare fibers for splicing.
- Calculate A-B and B-A loss.
About Cairo
Cairo is a mesmerizing assortment of iconic monuments, bustling markets, and ancient sites encircled by a vast and sprawling metropolis. At its core lies a maze-like medieval quarter. A world away from the modern side of the city, it boasts a seductive blend of intricate mosques, jostling crowds, madrasas, and traditional hammams. No visit could be complete without visiting the awe-inspiring Giza Pyramids that preside over the city's horizon. Whether you come to delve into the city's ancient past, dive into colorful souqs, sip mint tea and contemplate thousands of years of history or explore the city's cosmopolitan side, you'll be left with memories to last a lifetime.
Things to do and places to visit in Cairo
The multi-layered capital of Egypt offers its visitors lively markets, authentic restaurants, and a multitude of ancient sights and archeological findings. Gaze in wonder at the Pyramids, take an awe-inspiring look at Tutankhamen's burial mask, shop for handmade souvenirs in the bazaars or hop on a sunset cruise down the Nile and embrace the sensory overload that is Cairo.
Take a vacation in Cairo and you can:
- Visit the Great Sphinx of Giza, one of Ancient Egypt's great mysteries.
- Explore the ramparts of the Salah El-Din Citadel.
- Join locals drinking coffee at Fishawi Café, one of Cairo's first cafes and most important meeting spots.
- Marvel at the seemingly endless historical artifacts on display at the Egyptian Museum.
- Learn about the Ummayad, Ottoman, and Ayyubbid dynasties and more at the Museum of Islamic Art.
- Haggle for souvenirs and gifts at the Khan el-Khalili souk.
- See one of the world's oldest universities at the Al-Azhar Mosque, one of the city's original mosques.
- Take a tour of the showstopping Giza pyramids.
- Savor local cuisine such as mezze in the old city.
- Wander through the labyrinth-like streets of Coptic Cairo, the city's ancient quarter, and spot Roman relics.