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F1-9782CDR How to Perform Optical Loss Testing

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How to Perform Optical Loss Testing focuses on the optical light source and power meter and how they are used to perform optical loss measurements in Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN), both singlemode and multimode.

The video/CD-ROM demonstrates the advantages and disadvantages of various testing methods.

In addition, the importance of accurate documentation is emphasized.

Topics: Characteristics of optical loss testin.

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F1-9783CDR Understanding & Using the OTDR

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Does the following terminology and theory confuse you when operating OTDR? Index of Refraction (I.R.) Averaging 2 Point & auto (LSA) loss measurements Fresnel and Rayleigh backscatter If so, Understanding and Using the OTDR would be beneficial to you and your organization.

The OTDR is one of the most widely used yet least understood instruments in fiber optics.

Understanding and Using the OTDR will take you through a.

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F1-9784CDR How to Prepare Fiber Optic Cables

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The correct preparation of fiber optic cable is of paramount importance.

Improper handling, incorrect tools and poor techniques may cause fiber abrasion.

The damage may not be immediately apparent and may cause the network to suddenly fail in the future.

How to Prepare Fiber Optic Cables will help the fiber craftsperson gain the proper knowledge and skill to work with fiber optic cable.

Topics: Preparing fiber cable:.

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F1-2000CDR How to Perform a Fiber Acceptance Test

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Before the first meter of cable is pulled, it is of vital importance that the cable meets or exceeds the manufacturer's specifications.

This can only be verified by a process called acceptance testing.

In How to Perform a Fiber Acceptance Test, you'll learn the critical issues as well as the equipment and techniques needed to successfully perform an acceptance test.

Topics: Importance of documentation Visual inspection.

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F1-2025CDR Single Mode Fiber Optic Emergency Restoration

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Emergency restoration! These words strike terror in any network or outside plant manager.

Singlemode Fiber Optic Emergency Restoration examines the common cable damage scenarios and shows you how to adopt an effective maintenance posture allowing you to locate faults and quickly return damaged cables to service.

Topics: Examples of cable damage in: Aerial installations Underground installations.

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F1-2050CDR How to Prepare a Fiber Optic Patch Panel

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How to Prepare a Fiber Optical Patch Panel demonstrates proper techniques on how to dress the three most common cables into patch panels typically used in the fiber industry.

Cable types include loose tube outdoor cables, indoor distribution and breakout cables and fanout kits.

Panel types include patch, distribution and splice panels in both rack and wall configurations.

Installation issues that are dealt with include proper routing and securing of cables in order to avoid dama.

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TLB-W-8LD How To Cleave, Polish, and Inspect a Fiber Optic Connector

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Over the years many techniques and products have become available to clean optical fibers and connectors.

How to Clean a Fiber Optic Connector demonstrates the use of various products and the advantaged/disadvantages of each.

It shows, through real-life examples and graphics, potential problems and symptoms of various types of problems and how to resolve them through cleaning.

A special portion of the video is dedicated to cleaning connectors used in DWDM applications.

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TLB-W-8LG How To Perform an Optical Loss Budget

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When designing a fiber optic system, one of the most important design elements to know is the Optical Loss Budget.

This is a detailed calculation of the optical power available at the output of the transmitting source, the optical power required at the receiver's detector and dissipation or attenuation of optical power in the optical path between transmitter and receiver.

In essence, the optical loss budget is a statement of how the available optical power will be used.

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TLB-W-8LH How to Cleave and Splice Optical Fibers

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In any signal transmission system, the low loss splicing of transmission line segments is fundamental to optical performance and reliability.

The precise nature of fiber optics demands a high level of skill and attention to detail on the part of the fiber technician.

Unlike copper wire that relies on simple contact for a low attenuation splice, optical fibers must be correctly aligned and held in position to transfer a maximum amount of light across the splice.

In addition, because the.

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TLB-W-8LJ How To Clean a Fiber Optic Connector

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Over the years many techniques and products have become available to clean optical fibers and connectors.

How to Clean a Fiber Optic Connector demonstrates the use of various products and the advantaged/disadvantages of each.

It shows, through real-life examples and graphics, potential problems and symptoms of various types of problems and how to resolve them through cleaning.

A special portion of the video is dedicated to cleaning connectors used in DWDM applications.

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