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Fibre Optic cabling for engineers

A 3 day Hands on training course

Description Key outcomes

A hands on course covering installation, splicing and By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
testing of fibre optic cabling.
 Describe different types of fibre optic cable and
where to use them.

 Install fibre optic cable.

 Splice fibre optic cable

 Test fibre optic cable.

Training approach Details

This structured course uses Instructor Led Training to Who will benefit?
provide the best possible learning experience. Small Cable installation professionals.
class sizes ensure students benefit from our engaging
Prerequisites
and interactive style of teaching with delegates
None.
encouraged to ask questions throughout the course.
Quizzes follow each major section allowing checking of Duration: 3 days
learning. Hands on sessions are used throughout to
allow delegates to consolidate their new skills.
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Course content

Fibre optic transmission Measurement parameters and applications

Physics of light, optical modes, light propagation, Power measurement, loss measurement, return
light guiding, dispersion, light spectrum. Fibre loss measurement, receiver sensitivity
versus copper comparison. Fibre cable types and measurement. Budget calculations.
their uses. WDM and DWDM.

Testing
Fibre optic cable Optical power meter, optical light source, optical
Single mode, Multi mode, diameters, step-index attenuator, return loss meter. Continuity testing,
fibre, graded index fibre, loose tube, tight buffered, insertion loss testing, OTDR features and
cable jackets, distance limitations. Indoor versus principles, OTDR capabilities and limitations.
outdoors. Using an OTDR. Troubleshooting.

Fibre optic network components

ST, SC, FC and other connectors, termination
methods, joint enclosures, transmitters, light
sources, laser, LED, receivers, detectors.

Installation
BS.7718. Safe working practices. Site surveys,
recommended installation procedures, cable
handling issues, bending radius, techniques and
tools, documentation.

Splicing
Joining fibres, splicers, fusion splicing, mechanical
splicing, splicing procedure. Cleaving, splicing
parameters. Splicing vs. connectors.

Step back Step forward

Essential DWDM
Introduction to Fibre Optic cabling for
Data comms & networking engineers
Copper cabling for
engineers

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