� Optical fiber measurement and testing � Link and cable testing � Fiber optic safety � Fusion Splicing Operations � Mechanical Splicing Operations
� Visual Fault Locator Techniques
Course Duration: 4 Days
Course Descript ion:This Hands-On 4-day course has been developed to provide technicians with a refresher and practical understanding of fiber optic theory and fiber applications for single-mode Outside Plant fiber including proper placement and splicing (This is not a Fiber Splicing course See our other courses for Fiber Splicing and Testing).
This is a Certification Course, it is designed to “Confirm” the technician’s fiber optic knowledge.
This is an ETA Approved course and covers all aspects of the Electronics Technicians Association International requirements for the FOT-OSP certification giving the
The Instructors:Our certified instructors have actual field experience and have faced the same obstacles as your team. Our “Actual Field Experience” gives us the ability to provide course participants with the answers they seek and the skills they need to overcome their daily challenges.
Prerequisites :A basic understanding of telecommunications and basic fiber optic splicing, termination and testing are required prior to taking this course. This training is available in additional VanTek Consulting courses.
VanTek Consulting offers a full course catalog to help our customers achieve their goals. Courses range from basic and advanced Copper Testing and Fault Locating to Fiber installation, Splicing, and Testing to Structured Wiring and Networking.
Target Audience:Technicians, FTTH/Fiber installers, splicers, contractors, supervisors, or anyone involved in the repair, installation, or maintenance of fiber optic systems.
� Principles of light and fiber optic transmission theory � Single-mode fiber, characteristics, construction and theory � Terminology, definitions and abbreviations used in OSP fiber optics � Single-mode fibers in WAN, MAN, FTTx and premises networks � Fiber optic cables � Active devices � Passive components � Connectors � Fiber splicing overview � Cable installation overview � Hardware � Fiber optic link
participant a refresher on applicable methods and standards.
The course is comprised of 2.5 days of review on Outside Plant Fiber (OSP) , Connector installation methods, testing standards and methodologies. Testing is 1.5 days and comprised of a written and a hands-on skills test including cable and splice case prep.
Successful participants will receive ETA Certification that is valid for 4 years.
Module I: Principles of Light and Fiber Optics � Light sources used in fiber systems � Common transmission wavelengths used in singlemode
fiber systems � Wave Division Multiplexing (WDM) � WDM in Fiber to the Home (FTTH) � WDM in Passive optical networking (PON) � Active Ethernet � Optical power levels dB vs. dBm � Optical reflections � Index of Refraction � Fresnel reflections and network impact � Describe the wavelength (or frequency) bands used in
CWDM/DWDM systems
Course Modules
Module II: Singlemode Fiber Classes, Characteristics, Construction
� ITU-T G.652 / G.652.D singlemode fiber � ITU-T G.655 singlemode fiber � ITU-T G.657 singlemode fiber � Light transmission (Mode Field Diameter) � Purpose of a fiber’s cladding � Characteristics of fiber coating diameters � Fiber manufacturing techniques � Chromatic dispersion � Material dispersion � Waveguide dispersion � Optical windows � Optical bands � Microbending vs. Macrobends
� Cable loads and tensile ratings
Module III: Terminology, Definitions and Abbreviations
� Define and understand the following acronyms and terms: � ITU � IEC � FTTx / FTTH/PON � LAN, WAN, and MAN � WIC coupler � FOTP (Fiber Optic Test Procedure) � ODN and OSP � SDS (Formally MSDS) � FDU � FDH � FAT � MST � Hardened � OLT and ONT/ONU
Course Materials:Course participants are welcome to bring any test equipment they currently use to the training.
This is a value add by including the test equipment they use in the hands-on portions of the training.
VanTek provides some gear for the labs, but it is always best to get training on what the participants will actually be using in the field
� Types of singlemode fiber used in premises applications � Methods of terminating singlemode fiber � List the types of fiber used in metropolitan area networks
(MANs) � Wavelength Division Multiplexing: � Dense WDM (DWDM) � Coarse WDM (CWDM) � Shortwave WDM (SWDM) � Methods used in fiber manufacturing � Fiber optic cable tolerances � Fiber types specified in the ITU FTTH standards � Describe CD and PMD in singlemode applications
Course Modules cont.
Module V: Fiber Optic Cables
� Stranded fiber optic cable � Central tube fiber optic cable � Use of loose tube cable � Bare vs. tight buffered fiber � NEC cable ratings � Cable placement specifications � Describe distribution cable � Utilizing armored fiber cables � Describe ribbon cable and use � The TIA-598 color code is used � Cable markings on cable � Sequential cable markings � Qualify Acceptable Splices
Module VI: Active Devices
� Types of active devices used in fiber optic systems � Safety classifications for light sources used in fiber optics � Common light sources used in OSP applications � Wavelengths used in singlemode systems and the
advantages and disadvantages � dBm vs. dB � Impact of Fresnel reflections � Cleaning materials and their effect on transmission quality � Photodiodes in fiber optic systems
Module VII: Passive Components
� Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) � WDM is used in FTTH/PON systems � WDM vs. DWDM � WDM vs. CWDM � Fiber optic splitters � Loss values for 1:2, 1:4, 1:16 and 1:32 splitters � Splitter use in FTTx applications � Wavelength independent coupler (WIC) � Optical attenuators � Insertion Loss measurements
� Fiber optic connector types � Identifying faulty connectors through testing � Describe a PC polish � Describe a UPC polish � Describe an APC polish � Pigtails used in cabling systems � Visual connector inspection � Proper cleaning of connectors � Damaged connector ferrules � Common contaminants on connectors � Types and causes of fiber damage at the ferrule � Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP’s) used in fiber optic
� Intrinsic factors and extrinsic factors � List extrinsic factors � Correct fiber cable preparation � Purpose of index matching gel and where it is used � Telcordia GR-20 splice performance standards for
mechanical and fusion splices � Purposes of the splice closure � Correct cleaving operation � Splice protectors (sleeves) � Splice trays � Splice tray management � Pigtail splices in a singlemode system � Mechanical splices used in singlemode systems
Module X: Cable Installation
� ‘Dynamic tensile loading’ of a fiber optic cable � ‘Static tensile loading’ and compare with dynamic tensile
loading � Dynamic bend radius for fiber cables � Effects of exceeding minimum bend radius limitations � When and where bonding to ground is required � Pulling grip and its usage � NEC codes on building entrances � National Electrical Code (NEC®) Article 770 rules � National Electric Safety Code (NESC) for aerial and buried
installations � Tension ratings of drop and feeder cables � Minimum depths for buried cable or drop � Cable management products � Cable management used in hubs and vaults
Module XI: Hardware
� Fiber Distribution Unit (FDU) � Fiber Distribution Hub (FDH) � Fiber Access Terminal (FAT) � Multiport Service Terminal (MST) � Mid-span routing in splice closures � Cable management used in the hubs � NEC requirement for outdoor cable entry into a building � Innerduct products commonly used � FEC (Fiber Entrance Cabinet) use � Hardware used in the Optical Distribution Network (ODN)
for FTTx installations � Installation/termination options for the FTTx drop cables
� Parts of a fiber optic link � Calculate an optical link power budget � “Not to exceed” loss budgets � Measure the receiver power levels � Use an optical attenuator for proper reduction of signal � Topologies used in MAN applications � Topology used in an FTTx installation � OLT (Optical Line Terminal) in FTTx systems � ONT/ONU (Optical Network Terminal or Unit) in FTTx
systems
Course Modules cont.
Module XIII: Measurement and Testing
� List the types of attenuation in fiber optics cables � Optical Loss Test Sets � Fiber optic talk sets � Live Fiber Identifiers � 2 kHz modulation use � Using an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) � Event signatures using an OTDR � Finding Macrobends � Fresnel reflections � Bi-directional tests requirements � Dual wavelength testing � Using a light source and power meter � Causes of ghost reflections � When to use a VFL � Wavelength assignments for next-generation PON systems � Live Fiber testing � Testing the attenuation of a 1:N splitter using dBm
Module XIV: Link and Cable Testing
� End-to-end optical loss test � Transmitter power test using the optical power meter � Receiver power test using the optical power meter � Acceptance test to verify fiber optic cable � Acceptance test for a mechanical splice � The OTDR’s ‘dead zone’ � Compare fusion and mechanical splice loss requirements
per TIA-758-, Telcordia GR-20, GR-765 � Measure a fusion splice � Locate a non-reflective break � Bi-directional testing on a fiber span � Testing documentation of component losses � Document the end-to-end attenuation value of a fiber span � Describe Tier 1 and Tier 2 testing
Module XV: Safety
� Laser classifications (per CDRH – Center for Devices & Radiological Health)
� SDS / MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) � Fiber optic safety practices in regard to � Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) eyes, skin and lungs � Safe fiber disposal methods � Confined spaces � Trenches and excavations for FTTx installations � Installation/termination options for the FTTx drop cables
Hands-on Labs and Testing InformationLabs are typically 2- member teams. Each team splices cables to another group, thereby forming an optical network. Once the network is built and adequately contained in a splice closure, the attendees proceed to test, identifying, and resolving any issues found in the system.
There is a closed book, 75 questions written test (multiple choice) with a 2-hour limit.
Paid participants will be provided access to VanTek Consulting’s exclusive online practice exams. These are not the actual test but will provide a close proxy of the real exam.
The labs and testing typically run 30% -50% of the course.
Customer Required Materials and Tools � 50’ Sections of fiber 24 to 96 count (Dry Block is
preferable) � Splice cases, Trays, and Consumables (Sleeves) � Fiber cleaning materials (Wypalls, Kim Wipes, 99% Alcohol,
