COURSE
OBJECTIVE
The objective
of this 1 day Fiber Optic Training course is to provide you with
the tools you need to be successful in all aspects of cable
installation and termination. This course is non-vendor
specific, and allows participants to work "hands-on" with a wide
variety of materials supplied by a number of leading
manufacturers. You will acquire necessary information to
effectively manage your fiber optic network using
state-of-the-art components and equipment. No prior knowledge or
experience with fiber optics is required for participation.
WHO SHOULD
ATTEND
Personnel responsible for the installation, troubleshooting and
maintenance of fiber optic networks.
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Installers
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Contractors
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System Network Engineers
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Communication Managers
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System Managers
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Consultants/Architects
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COURSE
BENEFITS
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Understand the different types of Fiber Cables
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Industry standards
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Evaluate ST, SC and FC connectors and
their costs.
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Prepare and polish connectors.
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Make low loss mechanical splices.
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Evaluate loss with power meter and light source.
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Interpret OTDR traces and identify cable problem areas.
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Evaluate your fiber optic network.
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You Will Be Able To
- Inspect, install and test your cable plant for
multimode/single-mode fibers.
- Install connectors using epoxy, anaerobic adhesive and
mechanical techniques
- Troubleshoot cable plants by interpreting OTDR
measurements
- Avoid common fiber optic cable damage during installation
- Develop the techniques that will allow you to achieve
acceptable loss for cables and connectors
- Use light sources and power meters to verify your
installation results
- Understand the different termination methods with several
different connector styles
COURSE OUTLINE
The terminology and technology of fiber optics is reviewed and
discussed.
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Cable Designs
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Connectors
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Installations
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Terminate Connectors
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Safety
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Applications
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Fiber Preparation (jacket and glass)
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Polishing
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ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
President of Electronic Interface Associates, Inc. (EIA), Arnie
Harris has 23 years of experience in the wire and interconnect
industry. Prior to establishing EIA in 1989, he served as
national sales manager for Berk-Tek, national accounts manager
for Belden and customer service supervisor for Cramer
Electronics. Arnie earned his Bachelor Of Science from Worcester
State College and post-graduate courses at Harvard University.
He has taught a general fiber optics course for numerous clients
such as Conrail, Mansfield University, US Steel, DEC, IBM and
many other corporate and institutional clients.
COURSE FEE: The fee covers course tuition and all course
materials, including tools, manuals and a certificate of
completion at end of course. Any traveling, hotel
accommodations, meals or parking expenses that may be incurred
are not included. Payment must be received ten (10) business
days prior to the course date.
The fees are as follows:
$300.00 per registrant for the first 2 registrants
$250.00 per registrant exceeding 2 registrants
For on-site training, a minimum of 6 people will be required
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation and full refund will
be allowed if written cancellation is received in our office at
least ten (10) business days prior to the course start date.
Registrants who cancel more than three (3) business days in
advance, will be refunded 50% of the course fee. Registrants who
do not attend or cancel less than three (3) business days prior
to the course start date are responsible for the full
registration fee. Registrants may request to transfer to a later
course date provided there is space available, the course fee is
paid in full and the request is made seven (7) business days
prior to the scheduled course date. Substitutions may be at any
time.
COURSE SCHEDULE: Registration is at 8:00 a.m. The program
begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. |
