COURSE OBJECTIVE
The objective of this 2 day Fiber Optic Training course is to
provide you with the tools you need to be successful in all
aspects of cable termination, polishing and testing. 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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System Network Engineers
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System Managers
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Contractors
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Communication 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
- 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 identity 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
Day 1: On the first day of the course, terminology
and technology of fiber optics is discussed.
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Fiber Types, Core, Cladding, Coating and Specifications
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Cable Designs
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Connectors
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Installation
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Safety
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Costs
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Applications
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Fiber Preparation (jacket and glass)
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Day
2: On the second day of the course, you will prepare and
polish connectors, make mechanical splices and make fiber loss
measurements and documentation.
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Finish Fiber Preparation/Review
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Terminate Connectors
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Polishing
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Testing and Documentation
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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:
$600.00
per registrant for the first 2 registrants
$500.00 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. on the first day. The program begins at 8:30
a.m. and concludes between 4:00 and 4:30 p.m. |
