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We would like to offer a series of articles on installing and maintaining fiber optic networks for your attention. The first article in a series is devoted to the types of fiber optic cables.

For optical fiber stripping, as well as for splicing, a number of specific tools are needed: strippers, screwdrivers, side cutters, scissors for Kevlar, as well as a pump or bottle for alcohol.

There are many designs for fiber optic splice closures. The most widespread and most often used design has a dome-like container from which cable bushing sleeves are sticking out.

From this article you will learn about adapters and connectors used in FO cables. Optical cross connect cases are characterized by the adapters used (or if we put it simply – optical sockets).

Arc fusion splicer is one of the most costly and complex fiber optic installation tools. This is a smart device, which performs the entire process of fiber alignment and splicing.

A cleaver is a mechanical precision device whose task is to cleave the end of an optical fiber so that the cleavage surface was as flat as possible and if possible at 90 degrees angle to the fiber itself.

Initially, mechanical optical fiber splicing used to be seen as a cheaper alternative to fusion splicing. Let’s have a look at advantages and disadvantages of this method.

Earlier articles dealt with cable termination, wiping fibers, preparing FO splice closures (or ODFs) and pulling the cable into them. We continue installation and need to do something important before the fusion.

This is the most high-tech part of your work. Fusion splicing usually takes a little less time than previous steps – cable punch down, splice closure / ODF preparation, and fiber preparation.

A review of the most popular Optical Testers and Optical Time Domain Reflectometers – one of the most important tools in fiber optic network installation and maintenance process.

Fiber network installation requires recording and analyzing the OTDR trace. OTDR trace is a .sor, .trc, or other format file containing a graph with the data about the measured duct.

The next part of the article concerning OTDR trace recording and analysis. Let us consider in detail measuring kilometric attenuation by a reflectometer.

We need an OTDR Launch Cable Box in order to better see the beginning of the FO line. More precisely – in order to assess signal loss on the patch cord, socket and cross-connect of the near end of the FO line.

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How to choose a quality Accta measuring device best meeting your needs and budget, and what the benefits of individual models are

This is the show and tell on what you need for soldering, how to prepare for the process, and how to do a first-class soldering even if you're doing it for the first time!

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