• Installers
• System Network Engineers
• System Managers

• Contractors
• Communication Managers
• Consultants/Architects

• Understand the different types  of Fiber cables
• Industry standards
• Evaluate ST, SC and FC connectors and  their costs
• Prepare and polish connectors

• Make low loss mechanical splices.
• Evaluate loss with power meter and light source.
• Interpret OTDR traces and identity cable problem areas.
• Evaluate your fiber optic network.

You  Will Be Able To

• Inspect, install and test your cable plant for  multimode/single-mode fibers
• Install connectors using epoxy, anaerobic adhesive and  mechanical techniques
• Troubleshoot cable plants by interpreting OTDR  measurements
• Avoid common fiber optic cable damage during installation
• Develop the techniques that will allow you to achieve  acceptable loss for cables and connectors
• Use light sources and power meters to verify your  installation results
• Understand the different termination methods with several  different connector styles
   

COURSE OUTLINE

Day 1: On the first day of the course, terminology  and technology of fiber optics is discussed.

• Fiber Types, Core, Cladding, Coating and Specifications
• Cable Designs
• Connectors
• Installation

• Safety
• Costs
• Applications
• Fiber Preparation (jacket and glass)
   

Day  2: On the second day of the course, you will prepare and  polish connectors, make mechanical splices and make fiber loss  measurements and documentation.

• Finish Fiber Preparation/Review
• Terminate Connectors

• Polishing
• Testing and Documentation
   

ABOUT  YOUR INSTRUCTOR

President of  Electronic Interface Associates, Inc. (EIA), Arnie Harris has 23  years of experience in the wire and interconnect industry. Prior  to establishing EIA in 1989, he served as national sales manager  for Berk-Tek, national accounts manager for Belden and customer  service supervisor for Cramer Electronics. Arnie earned his  Bachelor Of Science from Worcester State College and  post-graduate courses at Harvard University. He has taught a  general fiber optics course for numerous clients such as  Conrail, Mansfield University, US Steel, DEC, IBM and many other  corporate and institutional clients.

COURSE  FEE:The fee  covers course tuition and all course materials, including tools,  manuals and a certificate of completion at end of 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.

The fees are as follows:

$600.00  per registrant for the first 2 registrants
$500.00 per registrant exceeding 2 registrants
For on-site training, a minimum of 6 people will be required.

 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 at any time.

COURSE  SCHEDULE: Registration  is at 8:00 a.m. on the first day. The program begins at 8:30  a.m. and concludes between 4:00 and 4:30 p.m.