Fiber Optic Testing & Measurement

This four-day course has been developed with 8 hours of classroom lecture and 24 hours of hands-on labs exercises focused on specific fiber optic disciplines. Developed as the “next level” of training, this class teaches more advanced knowledge and skills to students that have already had formal introductory classes. Course material is predominantly based on technician fiber installation skills and technology, and includes content applicable for FTTx and DWDM systems.
Contents
- Learn how an OTDR works and how to read OTDR signatures
- Set up and calibrate an OTDR to match sheath length
- Perform the OTDR’s three basic functions: Cable acceptance testing (reel); span and splice loss testing; and emergency restoration
- Learn how to correctly measure optical return loss using an OTDR
- Use the OTDR to troubleshoot and locate breaks
- Learn restoration techniques and develop your own restoration program
- Fiber outages – How to make the decision between performing temporary versus permanent restoration
- Use the OTDR’s capabilities for maintenance and restoration
- New 1625-nm testing for DWDM applications
- Gainers
- Mode-Field Diameter Issues
- Troubleshooting Procedures
- Types of fiber optic faults
- Use a variable optical attenuator to test the dynamic range of a system
- Use the OTDR to troubleshoot and locate breaks
- Learn restoration techniques and develop your own restoration program
- Cleaning fiber optic connectors
- Connector Verification