Apex Optics Training

5.1 In a cross-section drawing of a stranded fiber optic cable, explain the purposes of each segment

5.2 Identify the segments in the drawing of a cross section of a central tube fiber optic cable

5.1-5.2 drawing of stranded and Hybrid cable

5.3 Explain why and where loose tube cable is used

5.4 Compare tight-buffered cable with other types of fiber cable

5.5 Explain the differences between the strength member in both stranded and central tube fiber optic cables

5.6 Name the cable jacket material used in common types of outside plant cables 11-23

5.6 Name the cable jacket material used in common types of outside plant cables

5.7a Explain the purpose of Installation Specifications

5.7b Explain the purpose of Installation Specifications cont.

5.15 Compare indoor and outdoor cables, their applications and benefits 2-24

5.25 Explain the role(s) of feeder cables

5.8 Define an indoor distribution cable structure and compare it with loose tube and central tube fiber optic cable

5.22 Describe the differences between fiber optic trunk, distribution and drop cables used in FTTx installations

5.9 List reasons for utilizing armored fiber cables 11-23

5.10 Describe the purpose of cable ribbons and how they are used in fiber optic cables 11-23

5.11 Explain the purpose and indicate where the TIA-598 color code is used 2-24

5.11.1 Markings and codes video 2-24

5.13 Explain the use of sequential cable markings 2-24

5.13.1 Describe helical lay fiber length with respect to marked cable length 2-24

5.13.2 What is a switchback in a optical cable 2-24

5.16 Describe the use of cable gels, powders and tapes for protection from water intrusion into fiber(s) 2-24

5.17 Define tensile strength of a fiber cable

5.18-19-20-21 static and dynamic load

5.23x Explain the importance of the attenuation specification in fiber optic cables and how it is measured 2-24

5.23 Importance of a cable attenuation acceptance test

5.24a Define microducts and microduct cables

Quiz 5.0 FIBER OPTIC CABLES

6.1a-6.3 Name the types of active optical devices used in fiber optic communication systems transmitters

6.2 Explain the purposes and differences in the safety classifications for light sources used in fiber communications

6.4 List the common wavelengths used in single-mode fiber communications systems and the advantages and disadvantages of each 2-24

6.5 Explain how to measure the output power of a light source 2-24

6.6 Explain dBm and its role in testing transmit and receive optical power levels 2-24

6.7 Explain the impact of Fresnel reflections on laser transmission 2-24

6.8 Explain the impact of proper optical fiber cleaning materials and their effect on transmission quality

6.9 Describe the basic role of the photodiode in fiber optic communications

6.10 Describe the function and relationship of optical attenuators to detectors

Quiz 6 ACTIVE DEVICES

Connector Types. Copy of FOI Mod 9a1

7.18 Describe a “hardened” connector

7.1 Connector Inspection and cleaning rv2 Copy of 9.19b vid

Poor Mating 7-31-23

Describe a pigtail and the potential advantages it offers over field terminations 7-31-23

7.2 endface geometry and types of polishes

7.3 Explain intrinsic and extrinsic factors that cause attenuation in a fiber optic connection 2.24

Quiz 7.0 CONNECTORS

8.1 Explain the uses and benefits as well as disadvantages of using fiber optic signal splitters 2-24

8.2 Describe where optical splitters are used in FTTx applications 2-24

8.3 Explain wavelength division multiplexing (WDM)

8.6 Explain the differences between WDM DWDM and CWDM 2-24

8.7 Describe a wavelength independent coupler (WIC) and its characteristics

8.8 Describe how an insertion loss test is conducted for optical splitters

8.9 List the theoretical attenuation values for 1:2, 1:4, 1:16 and 1:32 splitters 12-23

8.10 Explain how to test and compare measured versus theoretical losses of splitters 2-24

8.11 Explain why an optical attenuator may be required in a fiber optics system

Quiz 8.0 PASSIVE COMPONENTS

9.0 Intrinsic factors and extrinsic factors when splicing optical fibers

, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4-1 Splicing mechanical short

9.4 -2 Fusion Splicing

9. 4 Describe Telcordia GR-20 performance specification standards for mechanical and fusion splices 2-24

9.5 Explain the purposes of the splice closure 2-24

9.6 - 9,7 Optional See OSP LAB Describe correct fiber cable preparation, cleaving and splicing process

9.7 Optional See OSP LAB Describe correct fiber cable preparation, cleaving and splicing process p2

9.8 Optional See OSP LAB correct method of applying a splice protector

9.9 Describe splice trays and their usag

9.9.1 Identify the proper color code sequence for splice tray management 2-24

9,10 Explain the role and benefits of pigtail splices in a single-mode system

9.11 List the two coatings used in single-mode pigtail splicing

Quiz 9.0 TYPES OF SPLICING

Mechanical Splicing full

Cable Installations Summary

10.1 Define ‘dynamic tensile loading’ of a fiber optic cable

10.2 Explain ‘static tensile loading’ and compare with dynamic tensile loading

10.3 Compare the dynamic bend radius minimums for common OSP fiber cables

10.4 Describe the effects of exceeding minimum bend radius limitations

10.5 Explain the tension ratings of drop and feeder cables

10.6 -7 List the maximum tension level for a fiber optic drop cable

10.8 Describe a pulling grip and explain its usage

10.9 Describe where conduit should be installed to protect fiber optic cables 2-24

10-10 Describe the National Electrical Code® (NEC®) Article 770.100 rules pertaining to indoor cabling

10.11 Describe the role of the National Electric Safety Code® (NESC®) for aerial and buried installations 2-24

10.12 Explain when and where bonding to ground is required

10.13 List the minimum depth for burial of a fiber optic cable drop 2-24

10.13 Name cable management products used for cable slack in aerial installations

10.13.1 Name cable management products used for cable slack in aerial installations Cont.

10.14 Snowshoe 12-23

10.15 Name cable management products used for slack cable in hubs and vaults

10.15.1 Name cable management products used for slack cable in hubs and vaults Cont.

10.16 Explain why a mid-entry into an OSP cable may be required 2-24

Quiz 10.0 CABLE INSTALLATION

11. Hardware Chapter Summary

11.2 Explain the role of the Fiber Distribution Unit (FDU) 2-24

11.3 Explain the role of the Fiber Distribution Hub (FDH) in FTTx applications 2-24

11.4 Explain the role of the Fiber Access Terminal (FAT) in FTTx applications 2-24

11.5 Explain the role of the Multiport Service Terminal (MST) in FTTx applications 2-24

11.6 Describe how the mid-entry splice cables are routed through a splice enclosure 2-24

11.7 Describe the different types of cable management products that are used at the hub locations 2-24

11.8 Compare the options for cable routing in a hub location 2-24

11.9-10.8 Describe the National Electrical Code® (NEC®) Article 770.100 rules pertaining to indoor cabling

11.10 List the different types of innerduct products commonly used in fiber optic cabling 2-24

11.11 Describe how a loose tube cable is installed and spliced at an entrance cabinet 2-24

11.12 Describe the products and options used in the (ODN) for FTTx installations

11.13 Describe the five installation/termination options for the FTTx drop cables

Ch 11 quiz

11.7.0 Cable management products

11.7.1 Cable racks

11.7.2 Cable trays

11.7.3 Cable ducts

11.7.4 Patch panels

11.7.5 Cable ties 

11.7.6 Cable glands:

11.7.7 Cable labels

11.8.0 cable routing

11.8.1 Conduit

11.8.2 Cable trays

11.8.3 Cable racks:

11.8.4 Cable ducts:

11.8.5 Cable troughs: 

11.8.6 Suimmary

11.10.0 Innerduct

11.10.1 Smoothwall innerduct:

11.10.2 Ribbed innerduct: 

11.10.3 Plenum innerduct: 

11.10.4 Corrugated innerduct

11.10.5 Summary

12 Fiber Optic Link Chapter Summary

12.1 REVIEW List the basic parts of a fiber optics system

12.2 Explain how to prepare a basic optical link power budget 2-24

12.3 Explain the purpose of a basic "not to exceed OSP budget 2-24

12.6 Describe the topologies used in MAN applications

12.7 Topology most used in Fttx Installation 2-24

12.7.1 FTTX standards

12.8 Describe the role of the OLT (Optical Line Terminal) in FTTx systems

12.9 Describe the role of the ONT/ONU (Optical Network Terminal or Unit) in FTTx systems

Chapter 12 quiz

13.0 Optical Fiber Measurement and Testing Summary

Copy of mod 14a vid Tier 1 Testing patch cords testing methods

13.2 Explain how to properly use an Optical Loss Test Set

13.3 Explain when 2 KHz modulation of the fiber optic light source would be used 2-24

Copy of Tier 2 OTDR Testing setup

13.6 Compare fusion and mechanical splice, connector, and splitter signatures when using the OTDR 2-24

13.7 Describe a micro/macrobend at a splice closure

13.8 Fiber identifier 8-6-23

13.9 Explain how to measure Fresnel reflections at patch panels with OLTS

13.10 Explain why bi-directional tests are performed

13.11 Explain the reasons for dual wavelength testing

Need to know OTDR.

13.15 Explain how the fiber optic talk set is used 2-24

13.16 visual fault locator 8-4-23

13.17 Identify wavelength assignments for next generation PON systems

13.18 Identify the wavelength the ITU L.301 standard has specified for testing and maintenance of single-mode fiber optic communication systems (formerly ITU-T L.41)

13.20 Identify other PON standards of ITU-T G.983, G.984, with IEEE 802.3ah and ANSI/SCTE 174 2-24

13.19 Explain how to test the attenuation of a 1:N splitter using dBm

13.0 Quiz OPTICAL FIBER MEASUREMENT AND TESTING

14.0 LINK AND CABLE TESTING SUMMARY

14.1 Explain why an end-to-end optical loss test is performed 2-24

14.2 Describe the transmitter power test using the optical power meter 2-24

14.3 Describe the receiver optical DYNAMIC RANGE test using the optical power meter

14.4 Explain the purpose of an acceptance test to verify fiber optic cable values using an OTDR 2-24

14.6 Describe the OTDR's 'deadzone' 2-24

14.7 Compare fusion and mechanical splice loss requirements per TIA-758-, TIA-568-, Telcordia, GR-20, GR-765, ITU-T G.652, IEC 60793-2-50

14.8 Explain how to measure a fusion splice with an OTDR and OLTS 2-24

14.9 Explain how to find the actual fault location of a non-reflective break 2-24

14.10 Explain how to perform a bi-directional test on a fiber span 2-24

14.11 Describe documentation of the values of component losses 2-24

14.12 Describe how to document the end-to-end attenuation value of a fiber span 2-24

14.13 Describe what tests tier one and tier two testing involves 2-24

Quiz Chapter 14 LINK AND CABLE TESTING

Copy of Mod 6 fiber optic safety

Copy of FOI MOD 6b ppt Site Safety.pdf

Copy of FOI Mod 6c ppt Fiber Handling and Source Safety r4.pdf

Copy of FOI Mod 6d ppt Chemical Safety r4.pdf

15.4 Describe safe cabling operations when working in confined spaces 2-24

15.4 Describe safe cabling operations when working in confined spaces P2 2-24

15.5 Explain the role of UPS (uninterrupted power supply) at ONTs 2-24

15.0 Quiz SAFETY

Exam Review #1 2-24

Exam Review #2 2-24

Exam Review #3 2-24

Exam Review #4 2-24

Pipe Hitch Knot

Step 1 Outer sheath

Step 2 Bullet Bond

Step 3 Remove inner Jacket

Step 4 Measure sheath

Step 5 Secure Cable Check Measurements

Step 6 Cut Buffer Tubes

Step 7 Placing fiber into Trays

Step 8 Strip Acrylite

Step 9 Mechanical Splicing

Step 10 Placing Tray into Enclosure

Step 11 Placing Trays Through the Collar

Step 12 Securing Trays in Enclosure

Step 13 Gel Collar and Finishing Touches