FIBER OPTIC EDUCATION VIDEOS

FIBER OPTICS COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING VIDEOTAPES       Demonstration of "Planning and Installing a Local Fiber Link" -

This series of training videotapes is designed for managers, engineers, technicians, and sales professionals who need a working knowledge of fiber optics.

This brand new, professionally produced series makes extensive use of animated computer graphics, live demonstrations, and sample equipment. The emphasis is on practical information which the viewer can immediately apply in their work. The power of video compresses the equivalent of several hours of classroom instruction into each tape. The convenience of video allows the employee to view the tape as many times as necessary to become comfortable with the concepts. A question/answer workbook is provided with the tapes to allow the student to test his or her progress.

Currently Available Titles:

VOL. 1 FIBER FUNDAMENTALS
        - wavelength, light transmission, index of refraction, light reflection and refraction
        - total internal reflection, the principle behind fibers
        - fiber core, cladding, jacket

VOL. 2 GUIDING PROPERTIES OF FIBER
        - single mode and multi-mode fibers
        - chromatic and modal dispersion
        - fiber attenuation, definition of dBs, fiber bending loss

VOL. 3 FIBER LOSS TESTING
        - fiber parameters which can be measured; the importance of loss testing
        - continuity testing  and transmission loss testing
        - proper connection of light sources and power meters, choosing test equipment
        - calculating expected test values and analyzing test results

VOL. 4 PLANNING AND INSTALLING A LOCAL FIBER LINK
        - planning considerations for a local link
        - advantages and disadvantages of patch panels
        - connection methods for different cable constructions
        - cable handing and installation considerations, and splicing

VOL. 5 FIBER TROUBLESHOOTING
        - developing a troubleshooting plan
        - precautions and procedures for continuity testing
        - quickly locating fiber problems and restoring service
        - test equipment for troubleshooting

VOL. 6 OTDR PRINCIPLES AND OPERATION
        - fiber reflections and back scatter
        - measurements using Optical Time Domain Reflectometers
        - advantages of OTDRs and limitations of OTDR testing
        - choosing an OTDR

VOL. 7 FIBER OPTICS SAFETY
        - personal protective equipment
        - work area protection and installation safety
        - waste disposal, chemical safety, and personal hygiene
        - laser and led safety, ultra violet safety

VOL. 8 UNDERSTANDING FIBER SPECIFICATIONS 
        - common fiber sizes and types and their uses
        - fiber system attenuation and dispersion specifications
        - dispersion shifted fibers
        - relating dispersion to bandwidth
 

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