• The History Of Fiber Optics Evolution Of Fiber Systems.
• Fiber Manufacturing Methods.
• Fiber Optic Theory And Waveguide Functions.
• Singlemode (OSP) And Multimode (ISP) Fiber Types.
• The Causes Of Attenuation, Optical Reflection And Refraction.
• Optical Dispersion Characteristics And Pulse Spreading Issues.
• Loose Tube And Unitube Style Trunk Cables
• Distribution And Feeder Cables.
• Fusion Splicer Applications And Fiber Alignment Systems
• Mechanical Splicing Uses And Applications
• Optical Connector Styles And Applications
• Back Reflection Issues And Angled Physical Contact Connectors
• Patch Panels And Functions For Distribution And Transmission
• ISPOSP Style Splice Closure Styles And Function
• Cable Entry Methods And Splitter Configurations
• Drop Cable Connectivity And Security
• Cable Installation Methods As Direct Bury, Aerial And Ducted
• Emergency Restoration Issues, Future Planning, Restoration Kits
• Safety Practices
• Topologies For Urban And Rural Communities
• Splitters, ONTsOLTsODNs
• Intro To Optical Testing And Troubleshooting.
• Visible Light Sources, OTDRs And Power Meters
• Testing Methods For ISPOSP Systems
• Advanced Testing Troubleshooting Modules
• And More...

MODULE I FIBER OPTIC GENERAL STUDIES
INTRODUCTION
• Common Industry Terminology
• History of Fiber Optics
• Advantages/Disadvantages of Fiber Optics
• Basics of a Fiber Optic Communications System
• Fiber Types and Manufacturing Processes (VIDEO)
• Typical Transmission Rates for Voice, Video & Data Applications
• System Topologies
• Fiber Optic Standards
• And More...
THEORY TOPICS
• Theory of Light
• Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Total Internal Reflection (Singlemode)
• Refraction (Multimode)
• Index of Refraction (Refractive Index)
• Light Source’s (LED’s & LASER’s)
• Power (dbm/watts)
• Core/Cladding/Coatings
• Numerical Aperture
• Macro/Microbends
• Wave Division Multiplexing (WDM, CWDM,DWDM, etc.)
• Optical Switching Fundamentals
• And More...
FIBER TOPICS
• Optical Fiber Types
• Typical Fiber Specifications
• Multimode Optical Fibers
• Singlemode Optical Fibers
• Dispersion Characteristics
• Modal Dispersion
• Chromatic Dispersion
• And More...
FIBER CABLE TYPES
• Outside Plant
• Inside Plant
• Loose tube Gel Filled (OSP)
• Tight Buffered Distribution (ISP)
• Tight Buffered Breakout (ISP)
• Jumper Cables and Hybrids styles
• Reverse Oscillation Locator (OSP)
• Fiber Color Code
• And More...

MODULE II FIBER OPTIC SAFETY ISSUES

SAFETY FIRST
• LASER Safety and Warning labels
• Types of LASER’s
• LASER Output Power Levels
• Eye Safety Precautions
• Safe Glass Disposal Practices
• Food and Drinks Not Safe
• Proper Person Cleanliness
• Safe Work Surroundings
• Confined Spaces Issue
TOOLS:
• Cable Jacket
• Fiber Coating Strippers
• Mid-Entry Tools
• Ring Tools
• Tube Splitters
• Knives
• Slitters
• Scissors/Snips
• Safety Tweezers
• And More...

MODULE III FIBER OPTIC CABLE INSTALLATION

PROPER PLANNING
• Project Considerations
• Cable Pre-testing
• Cable Reels Identification and Handling
• Proper Cable Pulling Techniques
• Outdoor Cable Design Characteristics
• Direct Bury Cable Installation
• Directional Boring Methods
• Buried Cable Depths
• Man Holes and Vaults
• Cable Pulling Specifications
• Tensile Strength and Bend Radius
• Avoiding Installation Obstacles
• Grounding and Bonding Fiber Cables
• Identifying Cable Types
• Work Area Protection Issues
• And More...

MODULE IV FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS
• Connector Types
• Different types
• Use of connectors
• ST Style Connector Assembly; Hand and/or Machine Polishing and Inspection
• SC Style Connector Assembly; Hand and/or Machine Polishing and Inspection
• Also Types: FC, LC, MIL-C Series, Biconic, etc.
FIBER OPTIC ENCLOSURES
• Applications
• Patch Panels
• Distribution of Fiber
• LAN
• Media outlets
• Fiber Management Bays
INSTALLING CONNECTORS
• Connector tools
• Each attendee will install connectors
TESTING CONNECTORS AND JUMPER LOSS
• Measure loss of previously installed connectors
• Test loss of jumpers
• Fiber Testing Parameters
• Continuity Testing

MODULE V FIBER OPTIC SPLICING SPLICING
• M echanical and Fusion Splicing
• F usion Splicer Types and Operations
• Precision Cleaver Operation
• Set-up Fusion Splicer and Cleaver Work Stations
• Practice Fiber Stripping, Cleaning and Cleaving
• Practice In-Line Fusion Splicing
• Practice Pigtail Fusion Splicing
• Qualify Acceptable Splices
• a nd More...

MODULE VI FIBER OPTIC TESTING

TESTING INFORMATION
• The dB Scale and Units of Loss
• OTDR Functions for Testing
• OTDR Testing for Splices, Distances and Back Reflection
• OTDR Trace Guidelines
• The Dead Zone
• Trace Events and Interpretation
• Testing at Various Wavelengths
• System Loss Parameters
• Calculating System Loss
• Total System OTDR Testing
• Optical Loss Test Set’s (OLTS)
• Referencing the Test Set First
• Measuring Cable System Loss
• Documenting Test results
• And more...

Module: VII Advanced Test Accepting and Troubleshooting Fiber Systems
• Understanding attenuation
• Causes of attenuation
• Testing attenuation at different wavelengths
• Understanding back reflection
• Understanding return loss
• APC (Angled Physical contact) connector verses UPC connectors back reflection
• Optical dispersion characteristics and pulse spreading issues
• Power testing levels for FTTH
• And more...

Module:  VIII  Advanced Testing & Meters Used in Fiber Systems
• OTDR use
• Setup of the OTDR
• Identifying OTDR traces
• 2 point and 4 point OTDR test
• Testing at different wavelengths
• Measure fiber length, loss and back reflection
• Measure to events and how to add landmark events
• Setup of the Power meter and light source
• Interpreting PM and Light source results
• Using the visible light sources
• And more…