Learn safe work practices for splicing and connecting optical fibers.
Understand the different types of optical fibers and their verification procedures, as well as those for other types of connections.
Learn how to terminate optical fibers with connectors and splices on pre-connectorized pigtails and termination trays.
Understand the basic concepts of light and the fundamental principles of optical transmission.
Understand the operation of a power meter and OTDR. Take measurements.
METHODOLOGY: Theoretical and practical training. Fiber optic fusion splicing practice. Splicing and measurement practice.
PROGRAM:
THEORY
MODULE I
1.- BASIC CONCEPTS
2.- DESCRIPTION OF OPTICAL FIBER COMPONENTS
Types of fibers Multimode fibers Single-mode fibers
Dispersion-shifted fibers
Connection systems for optical fibers
3.- USE OF OPTICAL FIBER CABLING
4.- OPTICAL FIBER SPLICE Optical fiber splices
Mechanical splices
Fusion splices
Main alignment systems in fusion splicing machines
Multimode fiber splices
Single-mode fiber splices
Dispersion-shifted
(DS) fiber splices NZDS fiber splices
Mixed splices
Fiber stripping and cleaning
Importance of cutting
Main causes of losses in optical fiber splices
Maintenance and cleaning of fusion splicers
5.- PASSIVE OPTICAL COMPONENTS
6.- CONNECTORS
Module II
1. Introduction to FTTH
2. Composition of an FTTH network
3. Splicing materials and elements
4. Splitters (Installation and identification of fibers by code)
5. Electronic equipment
6. Reflectometric measurements in an FTTH network
Module III
MEASUREMENTS IN PON NETWORKS
1. Optical Fiber Composition
2. Units of Measurement
3. Wavelength
4. Power and Attenuation
5. OTDR Operating Principles
6. Equipment Description
7. Procedures and Precautions
8. Measurements, Analysis and Interpretation
9. Losses
10. Phantom Events
PRACTICES
- FUSION PRACTICES
- FTTH
PRACTICES - OTDR MEASUREMENT PRACTICES
- CONCLUSIONS
TEACHING MATERIALS:
- Teaching manual.
- Materials needed for practical exercises: Fibers, connectors, fusion splicer, etc.
AMOUNT: €390* per student.
*See terms and conditions
The course will only take place if a minimum number of participants are registered by the registration deadline; otherwise, it may be cancelled (the deposit will be refunded at that time)
