Fiber Optics Access Network Planning Course
Electrical and Power Engineering

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Fiber Optics Access Network Planning Course
Course Overview:
This course equips the learners with the basic understanding and hands on experience required to install and maintain optical fiber systems.
This involves the use of steel arms to prepare cables, perform fusion splicing, and use OTDRs and optical loss testing.
The fiber optic theory, standards and codes of practice are also a crucial aspect ensuring practical lessons on MDUs and fiber optics is industry related.
Other areas that the learners will be pronounced on includes but is not limited to the erection of aerial and pole building fiber optic systems, installation techniques, types of connectors and terminations and testing equipment.
Geared towards engineers and technical personnel within telco, IT and other related industries, this training confirms the ability to safety and efficiently perform compliant fiber optic cabling installations.
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