Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing and OTDR Testing

Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing & OTDR Testing

1 Day Class

COURSE OBJECTIVE
The objective of this 1 day fiber optic training course is to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the aspects of fiber optic fusion splicing and use of an OTDR. This course is non-vendor specific, and allows participants to work "hands-on" with a wide variety of materials supplied by a number of leading manufacturers. You will acquire necessary information to effectively splice and test your fiber optic cable plant. General knowledge and/or experience with fiber optics is recommended for participation.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND Personnel responsible for the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of fiber optic networks.
Installers System Network Engineers System Managers Field Technicians	Contractors Communication Managers Consultants/Architects Sales / Tech Support

COURSE BENEFITS
Splice multimode/singlemode fiber Learn industry standards and codes Understand loss budget Evaluate cable types for fusion splicing Prepare fiber ends for fusion splicing	Make low loss splices Perform OTDR measurements Evaluate OTDR traces and identify problem areas Diagnose problems

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO
Prepare fibers for splicing & testing Splice multimode/singlemode fiber Inspect, install and test your cable plant's multimode/singlemode fibers Troubleshoot cable plants by interpreting OTDR measurements Evaluate common fiber optic cable damage during testing Diagnose problems

COURSE OUTLINE
How to fusion splice step-by-step Fiber preparation Review of standards Applications, Safety, and Costs The cleaving process	Fusing the fiber Protecting the fiber Enclosures / Splice trays OTDR testing Evaluate OTDR test results

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Certified Instructors: EIA, SCA, FOA, and WCCC. All instructors have a minimum of 20 years of experience in the wire and interconnect industry. All instructors have taught a general fiber optics course for numerous clients such as Conrail, Verizon Telephone, Merck & Co., FAA, US Steel, DEC, IBM and many other corporate, government, and institutional clients.

COURSE FEE
The fee covers course tuition, manuals, and the use of all course materials. A certificate will be awarded upon completion of the course. Any traveling, hotel accommodations, meals or parking expenses that may be incurred are not included. Payment must be received ten (10) business days prior to the course date. For on-site training, a minimum of 6 people will be required. CALL FOR PRICING at 717-859-6644.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation and full refund will be allowed if written cancellation is received in our office at least ten (10) business days prior to the course start date. Registrants who cancel more than three (3) business days in advance, will be refunded 50% of the course fee. Registrants who do not attend or cancel less than three (3) business days prior to the course start date are responsible for the full registration fee. Registrants may request to transfer to a later course date provided there is space available, the course fee is paid in full and the request is made seven (7) business days prior to the scheduled course date. Substitutions may be made at any time.


Call or email us for more information Electronic Interface Associates 638 Fulton St. Akron, PA 17501 717.859.6644 717.859.6646 (Fax) eiaonline@eiaonline.net