Pearson Technologies Site Map

 

Training        Technical Services          Benefits        Satisfied Clients       Free Resources

 

Gallery         Training Products           Contact         Experience               

 

 

Fiber Optic Services And Products

 

Successful Fiber Optic Installation-The Essentials

(V 7.2 © 2007)

 

Now Available In Spanish!

 

 

TEXT BENEFITS

 

If you are involved in fiber optic training or fiber optic installation, Successful Fiber Optic Installation (ISBN 0-9769754-2-7) shows you how to achieve your three goals:

Low power loss

Low installation cost

High reliability

 

15 Years Of Fiber Optic Training Development

Developed during the last 15 years through fiber optic field installation and through training more than 6800 fiber optic installers, this three part, 24 chapter, 335 page guide to fiber optic installation includes all the information, principles and procedures an installer needs to complete any fiber optic installation successfully.

 

Fiber Optic Information Essential To Success

The nine chapters of Part 1 of Successful Fiber Optic Installation provide the trainee and installer with the basic understanding and the language of the fiber optic products he installs, so he can identify the products he handles and recognize their limitations. In addition, Part 1 provides the installer and trainee with the fiber optic performance numbers, so he can recognize those numbers that indicate successful installation.

 

The Risk Without This FIber Optic Installation Information

Without such understanding, the installer will be susceptible to cost-increasing errors and will have difficulty troubleshooting and communicating the problem.

 

The Advantage Of Fiber Optic Certification

In addition, Part 1 contains most of the information required to pass the Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) examination of the Fiber Optic Association (FOA). With this certification, the installer joins the elite ranks of 12,000 who have passed this examination, demonstrating their mastery of the basics of fiber optic installation.

Success From Knowledge Of Fiber Optic Principles

The five chapters of Part 2 of Successful Fiber Optic Installation provide both the novice and experienced installer with principles and methods of installation. These principles and methods lead to fiber optic installation procedures that achieve the three goals of installation and of fiber optic training. These principles and methods sensitize the trainee and the installer to the reasons for the procedures they must follow. With this sensitivity, the trainee and installer will follow the installation procedures because they understand how their actions influence their success.

 

Advanced Fiber Optic Installation Certification

In addition, Part 2 contains additional information required to pass both the Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) examination and the three FOA advanced certification examinations.  These certifications, the CFOS/S, CFOS/T and CFOS/C, are for advanced certification in splicing, testing and connector installation, respectively. No other fiber optic installation-training book provides this subtle CFOS information or the extensive material presented in Part 2.

 

Success Through Highly Detailed Fiber Optic Installation Procedures

The ten chapters of Part 3 of Successful Fiber Optic Installation provide the installer with detailed procedures for installation of cables, connectors, and splices, in any fiber optic link or network. These clearly written, cookbook-like procedures enable the novice to successfully perform all the activities of the fiber optic installation. In addition, these procedures include cautions and troubleshooting sections. The cautions help the installer avoid common errors. The troubleshooting sections assist the installer in identifying errors and their causes. A final benefit of this section; it serves as a valuable refresher for installers who have large breaks between fiber installation activities.

 

The Best Fiber Optic Installation Training Book

Successful Fiber Optic Installation is the best hands-on fiber optic installation-training book available. It is the best available because it:

1. Is the most comprehensive fiber optic installation book you can buy!

2. Is unbiased for or against any types of products.

3. Is extensively illustrated with 468 figures and photographs of products and installation steps.

4. Is based on procedures that have been proven, both in the field and in training of more than 6800 installers and trainees.

5. It contains information and material not available from any other fiber optic training book.

6. It is written by a fiber optic professional with 27 years of experience with fiber optic products and installations and 23 years of fiber optic training experience.

 

Get FOA Certified With Successful Fiber Optic Installation- The Essentials

This text is the only approved and authorized reference text for the FOA CFOS/S, CFOS/T, CFOS/C certification examinations. Finally, this text enables trainees to pass the Fiber Optic Association CFOT, CFxT and AFOT certification examinations.

 

When you use it, you will agree that Successful Fiber Optic Installation is an investment that will pay back many times its cost of $69! Shipping and handling via Priority Mail is $5. Order your copy now (ISBN 0-9769754-2-7): 800-589-2549.

The Spanish version (ISBN 0-9769754-1-6), is available for $79. Shipping and handling to US addresses via Priority Mail is $5.

 

 

TEXT OUTLINE

 

PART 1: ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

 

1          INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKS

1.1       Network Function

1.2       Transmission Types

1.3       Topologies

1.3.1    Point-To-Point

1.3.2    Multipoint

1.3.3    Star

1.3.4    Ring

1.3.5    Mesh

1.4       Components

1.4.1    Hubs

1.4.2    Switches

1.4.3    Bridges

1.4.4    Routers

1.4.5    Network Interface Cards

1.4.6    Media Converters

1.4.7    Communication Media

1.4.8    Connectors

1.5       The Fiber Network

1.5.1    Nine Advantages Of Fiber Transmission

1.5.2    Networks Vs. Links

1.5.3    Fiber Networks

1.5.4    Fiber Network Components

                        NEW IN V7.2: Details Of FTTX Networks

1.6       Summary

1.7       Review Questions

1.8       Additional References

 

2          A LIGHT OVERVIEW

2.1       Light Language

2.2       Behavior

2.3       Light Properties

2.3.1    Wavelength

2.3.2    Spectral Width

2.3.3    Light Speed

2.3.4    Optical Power

2.3.5    Reflection

2.3.6    Refraction

2.3.7    Dispersion

2.4       Summary

2.5       Review Questions

 

3          FIBER

3.1       Structure

3.2       Types And Characteristics

3.2.1    Step Index Multimode

3.2.2    Graded Index Multimode

3.2.3    Singlemode

3.3       Performance

3.3.1    Dispersion

3.3.2    Application Specific Fibers

3.3.3    Attenuation

3.4       Summary

3.5       Review Questions

 

4          CABLE

4.1       Structure

4.1.1    Buffer Tubes

4.1.2    Water Blocking Materials

4.1.3    Strength Member Materials

4.1.4    Binding Tapes

4.1.5    Jackets

4.1.6    Armor

4.2       Types

4.2.1    Multiple Fiber Per Tube Design

4.2.2    Central Loose Buffer Tube Design

4.2.3    Ribbon Design

4.2.4    Premises Design

4.2.5    Break Out Design

4.2.6    NEC Compliance

4.2.7    Dielectric Design

4.3       Installation Characteristics

4.3.1    Loads

4.3.2    Bend Radii

4.3.3    Dimensions

4.3.4    Temperature Ranges

4.4       Summary

4.5       Review Questions

 

5          CONNECTORS

5.1       Function

5.2       Structure

5.3       Performance

5.3.1    Maximum Insertion loss

5.3.2    Typical Insertion Loss

5.3.3    Repeatability And Range

5.3.4    Reflectance

5.4       Connector Features

5.4.1    Contact

5.4.2    Keyed

5.4.3    Axial Load Isolation

5.4.4    Lateral Load Isolation

5.4.5    Ferrule Materials

5.5       Types

5.5.1    Two Common Types

5.5.2    Small Form Factor Connectors

5.5.3    Legacy Connectors

5.6       Installation Methods

5.6.1    Epoxy Installation

5.6.2    Hot Melt Installation

5.6.3    Quick Cure Adhesive Installation

5.6.4    No Adhesive With Polish Installation

5.6.5    ³Cleave-and-Leave² Installation

5.7       Summary

5.8       Review Questions

 

6          SPLICES

6.1       Locations

6.2       Types

6.2.1    Fusion Splicing

6.2.2    Mechanical Splices

6.3       Structure

6.3.1    Splice Cover

6.3.2    Tray

6.3.3    Enclosure

6.4       Performance

6.5       Summary of Splice Characteristics

6.6       Review Questions

 

7          PASSIVE DEVICES

7.1       Two Installation Concerns

7.2       Couplers

7.3       Splitters

7.4       WDM

7.5       CWDM

7.6       DWDM

7.7       Switches

7.8       Rotary Joints

7.9       Optical Amplifiers

7.10     Summary

7.11     Review Questions

 

8          OPTOELECTRONICS

8.1       Installation Concern

8.2       Transmitter Types

8.2.1    Light Emitting Diodes

8.2.2    Laser Diodes

8.2.3    Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers

8.3       Receiver Types

8.4       Performance Characteristics

8.5       Summary

8.6       Review Questions

 

9          HARDWARE

9.1       Functions

9.2       Types

9.2.1    Enclosures

9.2.2    Patch Panels

9.2.3    Inner duct/Sub duct

9.2.4    Cable Trays

9.2.5    Storage Loop Holders

9.2.6    Cable Hanging Hardware

9.2.7    Cable Routing Hardware

9.3       Summary

9.4       Review Questions

 

 

PART 2: PRINCIPLES OF INSTALLATION

 

10        CABLE INSTALLATION PRINCIPLES

10.1     Introduction

10.2     Cable Environmental Limitations

10.2.1  Principle 1

10.2.2  Principle 2

10.2.3  Principle 3

10.2.4  Principle 4

10.2.5  Principle 5

10.2.6  Principle 6

10.3     Cable Installation Limitations

10.3.1  Principle 7

10.3.2  Installation Load

10.3.3  Installation bend radius

10.3.4  Installation temperature range

10.3.5  Storage temperature range

10.4     Planning And Management Issues

10.4.1  Principle 8

10.4.2  Principle 9

10.4.3  Principle 10

10.5     Cable Installation

10.5.1  Handling

10.5.2  Placement

10.6     End Preparation

10.6.1  Common Principles

10.6.2  Loose Tube

10.7     Safety Issues

10.7.1  Eye Safety

10.7.2  Hand Safety

10.7.3  Clothing Safety

10.7.4  Mouth Safety

10.8     Review Questions

 

11        CONNECTOR INSTALLATION PRINCIPLES

11.1     Introduction

11.2     Cable End Preparation

11.2.1  Dimensions

11.3     Adhesives

11.3.1  Epoxy

11.3.2  Quick Cure Adhesives

11.3.3  Hot Melt Adhesive

11.4     Fiber Insertion

11.4.1  Principle 1

11.4.2  Principle 2

11.4.3  Principle 3

11.4.4  Principle 4

11.5     End Finishing

11.5.1  Excess Fiber Removal

11.5.2  Polishing

11.6     Crimping

11.6.1  Principle 5

11.7     Cleave And Leave Installation

11.7.1  Cleaving

11.7.2  Insertion

11.8     Review Questions

 

12        SPLICING PRINCIPLES

12.1     Introduction

12.2     Cable-Enclosure Compatibility

12.3     End Preparation

12.3.1  Principle 1

12.3.2  Principle 2

12.4     Attachment

12.4.1  Attachment Configurations

12.4.2  Grounding And Bonding

12.4.3  Buffer tube Attachment

12.5     Tray Preparation

12.6     Cleaving

12.6.1  Fiber End Preparation

12.6.2  Cleaver Operation

12.7     Fusion Splicing

12.7.1  Fiber Alignment

12.7.2  Fusing

12.8     Mechanical Splicing

12.9     Fiber Placement

12.9.1  Principle 2

12.10   Tray Placement

12.10.1            Principle 3

12.10.2            Principle 4

12.11   Testing

12.12   Principle 5

12.13   Principle 6

12.14   Enclosure Closure

12.15   Summary

12.16   Review Questions

 

13        TESTING PRINCIPLES

13.1     Introduction

13.2     General Principles

13.2.1  Reference Power Levels

13.2.2  Arbitrary Reference Power Levels

13.2.3  Matched and Qualified Reference Leads

13.2.4  Reference Lead Maintenance

13.2.5  Arbitrary Reference Lead Loss

13.2.6  Location of Power Level Measurements

13.3     Insertion loss testing

13.3.1  Insertion Loss Principles

13.3.2  Equipment Required

13.3.3  Three Insertion loss Test Methods

13.4     Optical Time Domain Reflectometry

13.4.1  OTDR Principles

13.4.2  Functional Diagram Of An OTDR

13.4.3  Backscatter Trace Features

13.4.4  Three Basic Traces

13.4.5  Using the OTDR

13.4.6  Making OTDR Measurements

                        NEW IN V7.2: OTDR Traces For FTTX Networks

13.5     Reflectance Testing

13.5.1  Reflectance Principles

13.5.2  Equipment Required

13.5.3  Equipment Operation

13.6     Other Test Equipment

13.7     Review Questions

13.7.1  General Questions

13.7.2  Insertion Loss Testing

13.7.3  OTDR Testing

13.7.4  Reflectance Testing

 

14        CERTIFICATION

14.1     Introduction

14.2     Required Information

14.3     Insertion Loss Calculations

14.3.1  Optical Power Loss Calculation

14.4     Three Part Certification Process

14.4.1  Insertion Loss Test Certification

14.4.2  OTDR Certification

14.4.3  Grand Summary

14.5     Review Questions