Fiber Optic testing course



:Training target
 

At the end of training, the trainees will gain technical knowledge and experience in the following:
 

  1. Fiber optics basics ( fiber cables – fiber types – connector types – fiber standards)
  2. Differentiate between testing types  (TIER 1 – TIER 2 )
  3. Calculating the link loss budget
  4. Reading and understanding OTDRs specs
  5. OTDR Dynamic range, pulse width, time duration and all configuration and identification
  6. Setup parameters  for best test result
  7. OTDR events appears in the display 
  8.  How to ensure the test results accuracy
  9. Pass/Fail alarms as per standards 
  10. Generate and analyze OTDR test reports
  11. Cleaning tool kits and how does cleaning affect the network quality
  12. Case studies for maintaining and troubleshooting fiber networks

 

:Course Outline

:Day 1

 

  • What needs testing
  • Introduction to fiber optic networks
  • How do fiber networks work?
  • Difference between multimode and single-mode fiber
  • Difference between all types of fiber cables and connectors (LC – Sc- Fc – MPO – St E2000 – DIN …)
  • Best cable preparation and management to avoid bending affect

 

Day 2:
 

  • Calculating the loss budget (Splices, Connectors , Insertion loss , Return loss …)
  • Fiber performance specifications (Attenuation – BW – Dispersion – scattering – Losses)
  • Fiber optic test instruments (VFL – OLTS – OTDR – Inspection microscope)
  • Common fiber tests
  • International fiber optic testing standards
  • Testing standards using OTDR
  • OTDR working theory

 

Day 3:
 

  • Proper setup and configuration of OTDR (KF7+QB)
  • Configuring the Pass/Fail threshold table
  • OTDR events recognition
  • Understanding OTDR display features

 

Day 4:
 

  • Information in the OTDR trace
  • Testing Identification
  • OTDR measurements
  • OTDR reports analyzing
  • Recording test results
  • Detection of connector issues
  • Connector cleaning using the proper cleaning tools( 1.25 mml & 2.5 mml)
  • Connectors inspection and checking the quality of connector end face (Ferrule) 

 

Day 5:
 

  • KF7+QB OTDR specs and features
  • Certify and end to end optical loss measurement using LSPM
  • Characterize OTDR trace of FO link showing all events and the span length
  • Analyze the test results and the connector end face (ferrules) using inspection probe
  • Case study (Analyzing test routes and troubleshooting problems )
  • Testing and Troubleshooting checklists
  • Test documentation