FIBER
OPTICS COURSE HANDS-ON LAB SESSIONS
SESSION
1
1.) Identify
critical jacket markings
2.) Identify
the standard distribution fiber optic cables
3.) Identify
the standard breakout fiber optic cables
4.) Identify
the differences between multi-mode and single-mode jumpers
5.) Identify
the 12 fiber optic colors specified in TIA 598
6.) Identify
outside fiber optic cables
7.) Identify
the grouping variations in fiber optic cables
8.) Demonstrate
proper tool use of the scribe, strippers, polishing disc, polishing pads/plates,
hot-melt connector holders, hot-melt oven, UV connecting methods
9.) Demonstrate
correct polishing techniques
10.)
Demonstrate correct tight-buffer removal
11.)
Demonstrate correct coating removal
12.)
Demonstrate correct fiber insertion into connector body
13.)
Demonstrate correct scribing technique
14.)
Demonstrate correct polishing technique
15.)
Assemble a set of ST style connectors using hot-melt process
16.)
Assemble a set of ST style connectors using the glue/primer process
17.)
Assemble a set of SC style connectors using the glue/primer process
18.)
Demonstrate uses for visual fault locator
19.)
Demonstrate use and operation of light source and power meter
20.)
Demonstrate correct set-up and performance for loss testing
21.)
Demonstrate various mechanical splicing methods
22.) Splice a break in fiber
optic circuit using a mechanical splice
23.)
Demonstrate correct fusion splicing technique
24.)
Splice a break in a fiber optic circuit using a fusion splice
25.)
Identify basic signatures found on the OTDR screen/print-out
26.)
Demonstrate basic OTDR use and functions