| Multimode Fibre Installation |
Overview
The course is based upon hands-on and theoretical learning. Students
will learn to install, terminate and test fibre-optic cable within
data communications systems. With the integration of fibre optical
technology into Networks, CCTV and traffic systems, and this comprehensive
course provides you with the technical knowledge and skills to carry
out all types of Fibre Installation and Testing.
Duration - 5 Days.
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| Who will benefit |
Anyone who comes into contact with or works within the Cable arena
at all levels.
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| Prerequisites |
None.
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| Course Assessments |
We take you beyond the City & Guilds qualification to keep you
abreast of the latest technological developments and ensure that
you have the theoretical input to understand the whole picture.
With our high instructor to student ratio, this course is suitable
for beginners and for those who wish to enhance existing skills
and qualifications.
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| Course Content
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Modules are split into the following groups:
Module 1
Follow Recommended Installation Procedures
You will:
· Check the cable and components before installation
· Check the correct cable laying procedures are followed
· Test laid cable before jointing/termination
You will learn:
· MultiMode optical fibres as graded index
· Fibre specifications and parameters
· Fibre and cable inspection test methods and documentation
· Use of components
· Use of equipment for installation
· Requirements for checking cable and components
· To follow work plans and instructions
· Safe working and efficiency when undertaking installation
· Testing of laid cable before jointing/termination
Module 2
Prepare Fibre Optic Cable for Fibre Splicing or Connectorisation
You will:
· Prepare cable for splicing or connectorisation
· Prepare coated fibre for splicing or connectorisation
You will learn:
· Characteristics of cables as indoor/outdoor/universal
· Basic constructional features of MultiMode fibre cable
and coatings
· Selection and correct use of cable cutting and stripping
tools
· Purpose and use of fibre cleaning materials and techniques
· Rules for efficiency and special precautions to be observed
when carrying out preparation
Module 3
Splice Together Optical Fibres
You will:
· Prepare bare fibre for splicing
· Splice fibres using fusion splice techniques
· Splice fibres using mechanical splice techniques
You will learn:
· Benefits and criteria for using the main splice methods
· Working principles of splicing
· Use of fibre cleaving tools
· Possible causes of faults in cleaving
· Correct use of splice equipment according to range and
application
· Potential problems when undertaking splicing and identify
causes
· Performance requirements of splices
· Rules for efficiency and special precautions for splicing
Module 4
Terminate Fibre Optic Cables by Fitting Connectors
You will:
· Fit connectors directly to fibre optic cables
You will learn:
· Types and use of common connectors for appropriate termination
methods
· Selection and correct use of termination tools and materials
· Procedures for fitting connectors
· Possible causes of common faults in termination
· Performance tests for termination
· Rules for efficiency and special precautions
Module 5
Test Fibre Optic Links
You will:
· Test fibre continuity using a visible light source
· Test link performance using an infra-red lightand power
meter
· Test link performance using OTDR techniques
You will learn:
· The range of test methods and the purpose of testing
· Correct use and operations of test equipment
· Use of testing equipment and procedures
· Application and operation of an OTDR
· Procedures for testing and test conditions
· Application and operation of test equipment toprevent
sources of error
· To recognise acceptable link and component performance
and appropriate documentation
· General rules for efficiency and specialprecautions for
testing
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