Fiber Optics Access Network Planning

Introduction

The rapidly changing face of data communications and telecommunications has seen a continued growth in the need to transfer enormous amounts of information across large distances. The technologies that were used extensively in the past such as coaxial cable, satellite and microwave radio for transferring information were running out of capacity. With the introduction of fiber optic communications systems, the solution to the problems of transmission capacity shortage and to noisy industrial environments has been successfully found. 

Fiber optic transmission has become one of the most exciting and rapidly changing fields in telecommunications engineering. An optical fiber is simply a very thin piece of glass which acts as a pipe, through which light can pass. The light that is passed down the glass fiber can be turned on and off to represent digital information or it can be gradually changed in amplitude, frequency or phase to represent analog information. 

Fiber optic transmission systems have many advantages over more conventional transmission systems. They are less affected by noise, do not conduct electricity and therefore provide electrical isolation, carry extremely high data transmission rates and carry data over very long distances. These and other advantages will be discussed in detail in this course. 

This course will provide an extensive overview of the construction, operation and applications of optical fiber, with more emphasis on installation and troubleshooting. The course will give both the novice and the experienced participant a solid grasp of the principles and practical implementation of fiber optic cabling for industrial applications.

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.

Training Methodology

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations. The online course is conducted online using MS-Teams/ClickMeeting.

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 Outline

Day 1: 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