This 2-day programme simplifies fibre termination techniques and provides installation engineers and supervisors with sufficient knowledge to competently install, terminate and test numerous multimode fibre optic cable, connectors and fibre network infrastructures.

Focusing on multimode fibre optic termination and testing, this course demystifies the techniques, jargon, connectors and equipment used within fibre optic networks. Starting with an overview of transmission theory, the fibre optic industry and principles behind it, the course continues with practical sessions on testing and terminating fibre optic cable. Those attending gain hands-on experience with the latest technologies and advancements within the fibre optics industry.

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Duration
2 days

Who should attend?
Installers, facilities managers, maintenance engineers or anyone wanting to gain an insight into fibre in an internal
environment

Prerequisites
No previous experience is necessary

Course objectives
Delegates gain the knowledge and practical expertise to undertake the installation, termination and testing of multimode fibre optic cables and a full understanding of multimode applications and components

Qualifications
BTEC applied for, CableNet certificate

Related Training
Fibre in an External Environment
Design & Advanced Testing of Fibre Systems
Testing & Commissioning Fibre Optics in Telecommunications Networks
Polarisation Technology within Fibre Optic Networks
Polarisation Mode & Chromatic Dispersion Testing

Course Content (40% Theory, 60% Practical)

Introduction
• Explanation & advantages of fibre & fibre optic links

Theory of light
• Electromagnetic spectrum measurement
• Optical windows
• White & infra-red comparisons

Fibre optic light transmission
• Bandwidth & dispersion
• Singlemode fibre & fibre parameters
• Splicing & testing overview

Optical fibre cables
• Primary coated fibre
• Multi-fibre breakout cables, external cables

Connectors
• Causes of loss
• Connector types - ST, SC, SFF, LC.

Testing
• Stages of testing
• Insertion loss measurement & testing a system
• Light source & power meters

OTDR
• Operational overview of Optical Time Domain Reflectometers

Fibre cable termination
• Procedure, end-face quality, polishing paper & epoxy types

Health & safety
• General fibre safety, laser classification & safety, eye safety conditions.