This fiber optic basic training guide has been designed to get you started and keep you up to date. Provide new corrosion resistant materials that comply with the details shown on the plans and the requirements of this item. As a general rule, pcf needs to be spliced colder and faster than conventional fibers. Classification of techniques used for optical fiber. Good cleaving of fiber ends and cleanliness are also important during the splicing procedure. Connected fiber specializes in maintaining the performance and expanding the power of your fiber optics system. This book is an uptodate treatment of optical fiber fusion splicing incorporating all the recent innovations in the field. The goal is to fuse the two fibers together in such a way that light passing through the fibers is not scattered or reflected back by the splice, and so that the splice and the region surrounding it are almost as strong as the intact fiber. Fiber optic splicing position windwave communications is a rural broadband communications company and the largest dark fiber provider in northeast oregon. This program is designed for customers who install their own fiber, or use local electrical contractors to install it for them.
Splicing is one way to join two optical fibers together so that the light signal from one optical fiber can be transferred into another optical fiber. A fiber, multiple fiber or fiber bundle in a cable structure fabricated to meet optical mechanical and environmental specifications. Fibre optic splicing an overview or tutorial covering fibre optic splicing fiber optic splicing the way in which it is done and why it is used instead of fibre optic. The rigid nonfilled case provides moisture protection and. An optical fiber is a flexible, transparent fiber made by drawing glass or plastic to a diameter slightly thicker than that of a human hair. Knowledge of fiber optic splicingmethods is vital to any company or fiber optic technician involved in telecommunications or lan and networking projects splicing is the practice of joining two fibers together without using fiber connectors. Splicing fiber is simply joining two optical fibers together by making use of heat. Installing and testing fiber optics the fiber optic association. To learn about optical fiber splicing is also significant. Over 494 fiber splicing pictures to choose from, with no signup needed. All of this is with a focus on ftta and small cell network applications. The splice case has two cable entrance ports on each end.
Introduction to fiber optic splicing fiber optic cables. In premises applications, fiber optic cables can be used as the backbone cabling in a standard structured cabling network, connecting network hardware in the computer roommain cross connect. Protect and hide your bare fiber splices with these splice trays designed to fit conveniently within racks and enclosures. To be specific, fiber optic splicing is a process to combine the ends of optic fibers together. An fiber microscope assists in the placement of the prepared fiber ends into a fusionsplicing apparatus. For termination length, figure on about 2 to 3 meters of additional cable beyond where the terminal will. Splicing time and temperature, therefore, need to be optimized to achieve the best compromise between retaining the structure and making a mechanically strong splice. American fiber splicing fiber optic splicing, testing. Improving fiber optic splice loss measurement nemi fiber optic splice improvement project.
What is fiber optic splicing the basic fusion splicing apparatus consists of two fixtures on which the fibers are mounted and two electrodes. These technical and highly soughtafter skills in the fiber optics industry are taught using a handson approach. How to do a mechanical splicing steps and tips beyondtech. The use of fusion splices is common for outdoor fiber cables. Furnish, install, splice, field terminate, and test the fiber optic cables. The work of this section includes providing and installing a fiber optic conduit system including. Suggested guidelines for the handling of optical fiber corning.
As the arc is generated, the splicer begins to push the. Splicing should never be done in places manholes where gases can accumulate. The industrial fiber optics fiber optic connector and splicing module contains three learning activities that cover the basics of attaching connectors and splices to fiber optic cables. Fiber holders are available in 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 24 fibers capabilities for ribbonfiber arrangements.
Apply to cable splicer, fiber splicer, fiber technician and more. Basics of fiber optics mark curranbrian shirk fiber optics, which is the science of light transmission through very fine glass or plastic fibers, continues to be used in more and more applications due to its inherent advantages over copper conductors. So the splicing trailer is temperaturecontrolled and kept spotlessly clean to ensure good splicing. Want to see whats the latest in technology, components and applications. This article will offer you a reference guide to delivery smooth and efficient fiber splicing and termination.
Attenuation splice function intentional high splice loss of 0. Perform fusing splicing of fiber optic cables in a production networking environment for small, to large projects. Fusion splicing is the act of joining two optical fibers endtoend. Fiber optics, with its comparatively infinite bandwidth, has proven to be the solution.
Optical fibre, cables and systems i foreword malcolm johnson director itu telecommunication standardization sector as we approach the half century mark for the dawn of the era of optical communications, it is appropriate to take stock of the journey of. When he rotated off he and other splicers from corning at the time siecor and dycomm worked on a project in tennessee. Craig cleveland, the owner of connected fiber, started splicing fiber 21 years ago while an employee of commscope. Yablon, optical fiber fusion splicing, springer, p. The term fiber optics fo is uded to describe a technology which is based upon the use of a filamentshaped optical waveguide, made of a dielectric material plastic or glass having controlled optical reflection and refraction properties, to transmit information as light pulses rather than electrical pulses. Port plugs allow the case to be used for butt or inline splices.
With proper training, a fiber splicing technician can routinely achieve less than 0. Fiber cable preparation, splicing, and termination. High precision fusion splicers are usually bulky and expensive. This document provides instructions for the fiber cable technician to properly pe rform fiber cable preparations, routings, splicing, terminations and connections within the. The 910fs fusion splicer uses a cds core detection system, which is also widely. Broadband fiberoptic cables can be grouped into three categories. A filament shaped optical waveguide made of dielectric material. Workmanship standard for fiber optic terminations, cable. If no problems are found, it is ready to actually perform the fusion splice by creating an arc between two electrodes. Ideal fiber optic basic training guide lasertec, center for. It provides a toolbox of general strategies and specific techniques that the reader can apply when optimizing fusion splices. Mass fusion splicing of optical fiber ribbon cables.
After learning the basics and the nuances of fiber within wireless networks, attendees will build skills and best practices in handson labs for fiber splicing, cable preparation, otdrs, and optical loss testing. The greenlee communications 910fs optical fiber fusion splicer is intended to fuse fibers, resulting in low splice loss and longterm stable splices. Adtell integration offers nationwide fusion splicing services. Mechanical splicing is the process of precisely aligning two fiber optics together using an alignment device and index matching gel that has a similar refractive index and covers the possible air gaps, helping light travel from one fiber to another with minimal loss and little back reflection. Optical fiber splices mechanical splice and fusion. Magnification 295x for single x or y view, or 147x for x and y view. During the actual operation of fiber cables, fiber optic splicing is often needed to achieve the connection between optic fibers. We use fujikura fsm60s fusion splicing equipment, exfo otdrs and meters to provide you with complete, documented results. Fotpxx fiber optic splice loss measurement methods. Compare the results of the splices for each fiber in the ribbon. Featured here are all splicer electrodes, splicer protection sleeves, replacement cleaver blades and. Whether youre dealing with single or multimode cables, these trays and drawers can help manage your terminations, splices, and crossconnects in a. Method statement for optical fiber cable installation project.
Proper preparation of the ends of optical fibers is the basis for successful fiber splicing. Windwave provides a full range of advanced broadband services, including ethernet and internet access services. The focus of this paper is ultra low loss splicing for telecommunications product assembly, with. The cables are brought up to the surface into a splicing trailer where all fiber work is done.
Attenuation the opticalloss of fiber per unit coefficient length,expressed in dbkm. Fibre splicing a permanent joint formed between two individual optical. A closeup look at the proper procedure to perform a fusion splice. Storage of splice result the last 2000 results to be stored in the internal memory.
Even the best and most expensive splicing machine will not be able to properly connect dirty or improperly cleft fibers. Optical fibers are used most often as a means to transmit light between the two ends of the fiber and find wide usage in fiberoptic communications, where they permit transmission over longer distances and at higher bandwidths data rates than electrical. Section 16781 outdoor fiber optic cable systems city of san diego, cwp guidelines part 1 general 1. Fs offers a range of fiber optic cable splicing devices, such as fusion splicing, fiber optic cleaver, protection sleeves for fiber network expansion. Lets start by illustrating various methodologies for optical fiber termination. Our fiber optic cable fusion splicing and mechanical termination services allow you to expand the reach and functionality of your system. For this reason, care for the cleanliness of fiber optic tools is extremely important.
A splice is a permanent connection of two optical fibers. Needless to say, fiber cable termination and splicing is a rather vital part of the whole cable installation process. Mechanical splice fusion splice it is extremely important in the splicing procedure to precisely align the two fiber ends when splicing. Afl telecommunications offers a variety of fiber holders to enhance your fusion splicing efficiency. Rp photonics encyclopedia fusion splicing of fibers. The purpose of this article is to provide the nontechnical reader with an overview of. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Fusion splicing of fibers is a technique of making lowloss fiber joints by fusing fiber ends together.
Ideal fiber optic basic training guide interested in learning about fiber optics. Backscattering the scattering of light in a fiber back toward the source,used to. If you have access to a ribbon splicer and ribbons of fiber, splice those fibers. A fiber optic component normally assembled onto a cable and attached. Optical fibers are joined either by fusionmechanical splice, which is a permanent joint, or by connectors, which can be. The 3m 2178 fiber optic splice case is used in underground, aerial, building entrance, and pedestal applications. The cost of rework or replacement due to improper handling can also be significant, resulting in monetary losses and increased. Cfo 301 standard for installing and testing fiber optics management, security or fire alarm systems, or any other communications link. The fibers are placed into the apparatus, aligned, and then fused together. Outside plant cablesthese cables are designed specifically for outdoor applications. Fotpxx fiber optic splice loss measurement methods foreword this foreword is informative only and is not part of this standard. Next please note the steps for ribbon fiber fusion splicing. Fiber splicing is frequently used to establish longhaul optical. An instrument that splices fibers by fusing or welding them, typically by electrical arc.
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