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FIBER OPTIC TRAINING

FIBER OPTIC TRAINING

FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY: DENSE WAVELENGTH DIVISION MULTIPLEXING

This CD-ROM provides an introductory explanation of DWDM - an amazing technology! Learn the roles of the components and how they are integrated into a DWDM network. In addition, gain an understanding of types of fibers utilized and the impact of these fibers in designing and implementing DWDM systems. Two years in the making, this superior production quality and its use of high quality graphics clearly demonstrate the important concepts of four wave mixing, dispersion characteristics, dispersion compensation and optical multiplexing and demultiplexing techniques. The industry manufacturers' products shown include Pirelli, Nortel, Ciena, Lucent, and Corning.

Topics:

History of DWDM

The need for DWDM

Laser characteristics

Fibers & fiber issues

Dispersion shifted fibers

Four wave mixing/non

Zero dispersion shifted fibers/dispersion compensation fibers

ITU standards & industry trends

Multiplexing & demultiplexing light

DWDM for long haul systems

Oceanic & inter exchange carriers

DWDM for metropolitan area networks

CLECs, utilities & private networks

The future of DWDM

Item no.	:	LM00750001
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY: FIBER OPTIC APPLICATIONS

Worldwide communication requirements are growing at an amazing rate. Fiber optics are key to this growth. Fiber Optic Applications provides an overview of voice, video, and data communications. Anyone, from the front desk receptionist to the corporate president, will find this CD-ROM interesting, informative, and beneficial.

Topics:

Fiber optics'' role in a communications world

New trends in communications

The impact of dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM)

Voice networks

System and protocols

HDTV, CCTV, and CATV video

High speed data network

Next generation network

All optical networks

Item no.	:	PA02860002
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY: FIBER OPTIC CABLE

With the proliferation of fiber optics in thousands of applications, manufacturers have developed numerous types of fiber optic cables to meet the challenges of current optical applications. Fiber Optic Cable reviews cable types, their structure and how this information relates to various applications. The relationship between building codes and installation is covered. On-site footage of cable manufacturing helps make this CD-ROM especially interesting!

Topics:

Cable manufacturing

Cable structures

Cable jackets and applications

Building and installation codes

Indoor and outdoor cable types

Specialty cables

The role of optical cables

Outdoor styles:
1. Loose tube gel filled
2. All dielectric self supporting (ADSS)
3. Optical power ground wire (OPGW)

Hybrid cables

Color code

Item no.	:	CM03070004
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY: FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS, CONNECTORIZATION AND PATCH PANELS

Fiber Optic Connectors, Connectorization and Patch Panels reviews the 15 most common connector styles, the four basic bonding techniques, and the differences between multimode and singlemode applications and polishes. It also demonstrates the different types of connector assemblies, proper use of tools, inspection equipment and testing basics.

Topics:

Connector types (ST, SC, FC, D4, SMA, Biconic, Escon, FDDI)

New small form factor connectors (Volition, E2000, LC,
Optijack, MT-RJ, MP, LX.5)

Bonding techniques

End finishes

Termination

Visual inspection

Basic testing

Jumpers and pigtails

Patch panels:
1. Type
2. Applications

Attenuators

TIA/EIA 568A/B issues

Singlemode and multimode issues

Item no.	:	HG02860005
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY: FIBER OPTIC COUPLERS, SWITCHES, AND ISOLATORS

Fiber Optic Couplers, Switches and Isolators reviews the broad family of coupler products and technologies. Learn how optical components can split, tap, direct, multiplex, demultiplex and guide light. In the transparent optical networks of the future, couplers, switches and isolators are the components that will allow for true optical flexibility.

Topics:

What are fiber optic couplers, switches and isolators?

How do they work?

Applications

Couplers

Splitters

Wavelength division multiplexers

Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM)

Bi-directional couplers

Star couplers

Switches

Applications

Types

Loss issues

Methods

Issues

Isolators

Applications

Functions

Item no.	:	NH03070007
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY: FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATION

Today's designers and installers must address a host of changing building codes, environmental issues, proper design, routing and topology concerns when building a fiber network. Fiber Optic Installation covers the numerous issues involved with the proper placement of optical communication systems for LANs, WANs and MANs.

Topics:

Indoor campus installations:
1. Campus
2. Plenum/risers
3. Pulling cable
4. Cable trays/raceways
5. Conduits
6. Air blown fiber (ABF)

Outdoor cable installations:
1. Direct buried
2. Trench installations
3. Boring
4. Pressurized cable
5. Vaults, manholes, and handholes

Aerial installations:
1. OPGW
2. ADSS
3. Lashing
4. Aerial ducts
5. Figure eight

Special issues:
1. Building codes
2. Installation standards
3. Grounding/bonding
4. Firewalls
5. Cable markings
6. Slack points
7. Routing

Item no.	:	ZT00750008
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY: FIBER OPTIC LEDS, LASERS, AND DETECTORS

Fiber Optic LEDs, Lasers and Detectors covers the active components used in transmitters and receivers to convert electrical circuits to optical circuits and vice versa. It addresses the components and their operation, wavelength compatibility, cost issues, packaging and industry trends. Newer technologies such as tunable lasers, optical amplifiers and Vertical Cavity Surface Emitter Lasers (VCSELs) are included.

Topics:

Types and functions of LEDs, lasers and detectors

How LEDs, lasers and detectors work Applications

Operation issues

Analog and digital issues

LEDs
1. Edge and surface emitters

Lasers
1. Fabry-Perot, DFB, tunable
2. EDFA & SOA optical amplifiers
3. Classifications
4. Safety

VCSELs

Detectors
1. APDs, PINs, PIN-FETS, hybrids
2. Materials
3. Issues

Transceivers
1. Packages
2. Designs
3. Standards

Modules & transmitters

System performance budgets

Item no.	:	HR02860009
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY: FIBER OPTIC SAFETY

Fiber Optic Safety provides a detailed explanation of the many safety issues for field and lab applications working with fiber. It has numerous examples of good safety practices and standards as well as areas of particular concern. Fiber Optic Safety is a great supplement to any organization's internal safety program!

Topics:

Safety in the work area

Safe handling of optical fibers

Laser safety

Ultraviolet light

Chemicals and right-to-know laws

Safety standards

Protective clothing and eyewear

Safety in installations

Confined spaces

High voltage

Safety tools

Item no.	:	WG00750036
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY: FIBER OPTIC SPLICING AND SPLICE CLOSURES

The installation of a fiber transmission system would be impossible without some way of connecting individual fibers with low signal loss. Splicing of optical fiber is much more involved than splicing copper wire. The technician must have special knowledge and perform skills under controlled conditions. In Fiber Optic Splicing and Splice Closures you'll learn what types of mechanical splicers are available, their applications and how they work. Tools, splice closures, splice trays and associated hardware and installation issues are reviewed and demonstrated.

Topics:

Fusion splicers (manual, LID and PAS types)

Fusion splicing

Maintenance and operation issues

Mechanical splices (UV, mechanical and reusable)

Splice tools:
1. Preparation of the fiber and cable
2. Cleaning
3. Cleaving and cleaving tools

What causes splice losses?

The splicing environment

Closures:
1. Applications
2. Types
3. Environmental protection

Item no.	:	PK03070016
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY: FIBER OPTIC SYSTEM DESIGN

The careful design of fiber systems is critical to reliable, long term operation. Fiber Optic System Design shows how to design a fiber transmission system that will suit your requirements now and for years to come. The CD-ROM focuses on the issues in designing local, metropolitan and wide area networks. Areas covered include the physical layout and calculating loss budgets for multimode and singlemode networks.

Topics:

Local Area Networks (LANs):
1. Topologies
2. Fiber selection
3. Connector selection
4. System issues
5. Routing issues
6. System loss budgets
7. Fiber To The Desk (FTTD)
8. Hubs, patch panels and media outlets

Wide Area Networks (WANs) and Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs):
1. Topologies
2. Fiber Selection
3. Connector and Splice Issues
4. Closures and distribution panels
5. Manholes, handholes, and vaults
6. Route redundancy issues
7. System loss budgets
8. Restoration planning through design
9. Fiber To The Curb (FTTC)
10.Future flexibility
11.System Issues

Item no.	:	GY02860011
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY: FIBER OPTIC TESTING, TROUBLESHOOTING AND DOCUMENTATION

Today's fiber technician needs to be well versed on the various measurement instruments available and the procedures used in the practical testing of fiber optic networks. Fiber Optic Testing, Troubleshooting and Documentation will help you to understand the wide variety of fiber optic test equipment available as well as the importance of complete testing and documentation of optical components when designing, installing, operating and maintaining a fiber optic network.

Topics:

Types of test equipment:
1. OTDR:
Main frame
Mini
Fault finder
2. Light sources, power meters & optical loss tests
3. Talk sets
4. Variable attenuators
5. Visual tracers
6. Microscopes
7. Reflectometers

The various roles of test equipment and their operation:
1. Acceptance testing
2. Span Testing
3. Maintenance
4. Restoration

Test documentation

Restoration strategies

Restoration kits

Fault location techniques

Item no.	:	EB00750013
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY: HISTORY OF FIBER OPTICS

The History of Fiber Optics from the 19th century to the present is a fascinating story of scientific development and perseverance. This CD-ROM is especially beneficial for new employees, students, and those who want a deeper understanding of the fiber optics industry.

Topics:

The Pioneers of fiber optics in the 19th and 20th centuries

Early through mid 20th century discoveries
1. 1950s: internal reflection, fiber structure & applications and other issues.
2. 1960s: lasers and Charles Kao''s fiber proposal
3. Early 1970s: development of systems, splicing, connectors & test equipment
4. Late 1970s: development of systems, splicing, connectors & test equipment.

The Implementation Years
1. 1980s: 1st generation singlemode systems, deregulation and submarine systems
2. 1990s and beyond: the Internet, DWDM and the future

Item no.	:	CV02860018
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY: INTRODUCTION TO FIBER OPTIC THEORY AND FIBER STRUCTURE

Introduction to Fiber Optic Theory and Fiber Structure is a primer on optical fibers and how optical theory applies to communication systems. Fiber optic terminology comes to life with film footage of fiber production, installations and applications. The CD-ROM will provide the novice with a good understanding of fiber theory and the more experienced person with an excellent refresher.

Topics:

History of fiber optics

Fiber manufacturing

Optical theory:
1. Refraction
2. Reflection
3. Wavelength
4. Attenuation
5. Numerical aperture

Fiber types and structures (multimode and singlemode)

Dispersion (modal and chromatic)

Graded and step index fiber structures

Cutoff wavelength

Comparison of fiber with other technologies

Advantages of fiber

Item no.	:	WN02860027
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY: PLASTIC OPTICAL FIBER

Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) technology can be used for voice, video and data requirements. It also allows for simplified connectorization, testing and splicing techniques. Learn how POF is manufactured and explore its current and potential applications.

POF fibers

POF fiber theory

Advantages of POF

Handling and preparation

Future trends of POF

Applications of POF
1. Automotive
2. Signs
3. Isolation
4. Lighting
5. Communications
6. Education

Item no.	:	PK00750029
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

HOW TO CLEAN A FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR

Over the years many techniques and products have become available to clean optical fibers and connectors. How to Clean a Fiber Optic Connector demonstrates the use of various products and the advantaged/disadvantages of each. It shows, through real-life examples and graphics, potential problems and symptoms of various types of problems and how to resolve them through cleaning.

Topics:

Fibers

Connector endfaces:
1. Alcohol based products
2. Compressed air products
3. Tape products
4. Cloth products

Cleaning sleeves and mated connector parts

Item no.	:	RN03070019
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

HOW TO CLEAVE AND SPLICE OPTICAL FIBERS

In any signal transmission system, the low loss splicing of transmission line segments is fundamental to optical performance and reliability. The precise nature of fiber optics demands a high level of skill and attention to detail on the part of the fiber technician. Unlike copper wire that relies on simple contact for a low attenuation splice, optical fibers must be correctly aligned and held in position to transfer a maximum amount of light across the splice. In addition, because the glass fiber is vulnerable at the splice point, it must be protected from the elements and from mechanical stresses. How to Cleave and Splice Optical Fibers will demonstrate the correct methods of preparing, cleaving, splicing, and protecting optical fibers. Learning the proper techniques is essential for any successful fiber technician.

Topics:

Overview of mechanical and fusion splicing

Safety concerns

Cleaning issues for fibers and tools Preparing the fiber:
1. Removing jackets
2. KevlarTM cutting
3. Coating stripping

Cleaving the fiber:
1. Causes of losses and failures
2. Overview of cleaving tools

Mechanical splice examples

Fusion splicing:
1. How the fusion splicer works
2. Setting up the splicer
3. Preparing & cleaving the fiber
4. Installing heat shrink & butterfly splice protectors
5. Tips to getting a high quality splice
6. Causes of bad splices and how to resolve
7. Affects of altitude, humidity and temperature

Item no.	:	PG00750023
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

HOW TO CLEAVE, POLISH, AND INSPECT A FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR

Over the years many techniques and products have become available to clean optical fibers and connectors.

How to Clean a Fiber Optic Connector demonstrates the use of various products and the advantaged/disadvantages of each. It shows, through real-life examples and graphics, potential problems and symptoms of various types of problems and how to resolve them through cleaning.

Topics:

Fibers.

Connector endfaces:
1. Alcohol based products
2. Compressed air products
3. Tape products
4. Cloth products

Item no.	:	TM02860021
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

HOW TO PERFORM A FIBER ACCEPTANCE TEST

Before the first meter of cable is pulled, it is of vital importance that the cable meets or exceeds the manufacturer's specifications. This can only be verified by a process called acceptance testing. In How to Perform a Fiber Acceptance Test, you'll learn the critical issues as well as the equipment and techniques needed to successfully perform an acceptance test.

Topics:

Importance of documentation

Visual inspection

OTDR inspection test

Optical continuity test

Light source-power meter technique

Item no.	:	NN03070022
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

HOW TO PERFORM AN OPTICAL LOSS BUDGET

When designing a fiber optic system, one of the most important design elements to know is the Optical Loss Budget. This is a detailed calculation of the optical power available at the output of the transmitting source, the optical power required at the receiver's detector and dissipation or attenuation of optical power in the optical path between transmitter and receiver. In essence, the optical loss budget is a statement of how the available optical power will be used. In How to Perform an Optical Loss Budget, you'll learn to do optical loss budgets for Local Area Networks (LAN) per the TIA/EIA-568A/B standard, Wide Area Networks WAN) in telecommunications and CATV networks using singlemode fiber. In addition, "not to exceed" loss budgets for contractors are demonstrated.

Topics:

System design process:
1. Transmission system
2. Media type multimode & singlemode fibers
3. Physical plant examples
4. Fiber optic transmit & receive equipment
5. Types, options & limitations

Loss budgeting examples (step by step demonstration):
1. Local Area Networks (LAN)
2. Attenuation & bandwidth examples
3. Examples using 50/125 and 62.5/125 fibers
4. "Not to Exceed" loss budgets for contractors
5. Singlemode fiber links
6. Analog CATV link in a hybrid fiber-coax application
7. Optical amplifiers & splitters

Review of design outputs:
1. Wavelengths
2. Fiber structures
3. Transmitters lasers, LEDs & VCSELs
4. Receiver PIN & SPDs
5. Physical plant losses
6. Manufacturer options

Item no.	:	HS02860020
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

HOW TO PERFORM OPTICAL LOSS TESTING

How to Perform Optical Loss Testing focuses on the optical light source and power meter and how they are used to perform optical loss measurements in Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN), both singlemode and multimode. The CD-ROM demonstrates the advantages and disadvantages of various testing methods. In addition, the importance of accurate documentation is emphasized.

Topics:

Characteristics of optical loss testing:
1. Power meter & light source

Importance of documentation

Optical loss testing methods:
1. Conventional point-to-point
2. Optical loss test sets
3. Automated test sets
4. Using splitters
5. Using talk sets & splitters

Item no.	:	TG02860024
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

HOW TO PREPARE A FIBER OPTIC PATCH PANEL

How to Prepare a Fiber Optical Patch Panel demonstrates proper techniques on how to dress the three most common cables into patch panels typically used in the fiber industry. Cable types include loose tube outdoor cables, indoor distribution and breakout cables and fanout kits. Panel types include patch, distribution and splice panels in both rack and wall configurations.

Installation issues that are dealt with include proper routing and securing of cables in order to avoid damage or long term degradation, proper grounding of armored cables to satisfy NEC requirements, proper routing of fiber and buffer tubes in splice trays, good fiber management practices, helpful accessories and techniques that will ensure a professional result that is mechanically and optically effective.

Topics:

Securing and grounding cables

Installing routing or buffer tubes into splice trays

Fiber management

Helpful accessories

Fiber management

Item no.	:	RF03070025
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

HOW TO PREPARE FIBER OPTIC CABLES

The correct preparation of fiber optic cable is of paramount importance. Improper handling, incorrect tools and poor techniques may cause fiber abrasion. The damage may not be immediately apparent and may cause the network to suddenly fail in the future. How to Prepare Fiber Optic Cables will help the fiber craftsperson gain the proper knowledge and skill to work with fiber optic cable.

Topics:

Preparing fiber cable:
1. Tight buffered distribution
2. Breakout
3. Loose tube cable types

Breakout and fan-out kits

Armored cables

Mid cable entry

Safety issues

Item no.	:	CZ00750026
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

HOW TO: SINGLEMODE FIBER OPTIC EMERGENCY RESTORATION

Emergency restoration! These words strike terror in any network or outside plant manager. Singlemode Fiber Optic Emergency Restoration examines the common cable damage scenarios and shows you how to adopt an effective maintenance posture allowing you to locate faults and quickly return damaged cables to service.

Topics:

Examples of cable damage in:
1. Aerial installations
2. Underground installations

How to access a restoration:
1. Initial assessment
2. Necessary test equipment & how to use it
3. Optical power meter
4. Visual laser tracer
5. OTDR

Planned permanent restoration versus temporary emergency restoration:
1. Importance of documentation

Emergency restoration kit contents

Restoration scenarios

Item no.	:	FK02860030
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

HOW TO: UNDERSTANDING AND USING THE OTDR

Does the following terminology and theory confuse you when operating OTDR?

Index of Refraction (I.R.)

Averaging

2 Point & auto (LSA) loss measurements

Fresnel and Rayleigh backscatter

If so, Understanding and Using the OTDR would be beneficial to you and your organization. The OTDR is one of the most widely used yet least understood instruments in fiber optics. Understanding and Using the OTDR will take you through a step-by-step explanation that demonstrates how the OTDR works and its role in fiber optic measurements. Learn how to use the OTDR for acceptance testing, splice monitoring and emergency restoration applications.

Topics:

Characteristics of an OTDR

Signatures:
1. Reflective events
2. Non-reflective events
3. Splice gains
4. Roll-offs

Using the OTDR:
1. Terminating the fiber
2. OTDR settings
3. Wavelength
4. Index of refraction (I.R.)
5. Pulse width
6. Modes of operation
7. Use of cursor
8. Finding distance to a fiber break
9. Ghosts
10. Acceptance testing
11. Splice monitoring
12. Restoration

Item no.	:	HF02860033
Format	:	CD-ROM
Price	:	USD 99.00

STAFF DEVELOPMENT: FIBER OPTIC CABLE

This DVD focuses on the many types and structures of fiber optic cables used in outside plant, utility and premises applications. Chapters include manufacturing processes, how to prepare the various cables for splicing and termination.

Topics:

Cable Applications.

Cable Manufacturing.

Cable Specifications.

Loose Tube Cables.

Loose Tube Cable Preparation.

Tight Tube Cables.

Tight Buffered Cable Preparation.

OPGW Cables.

ADSS Cables.

Chapters:

Introduction - 6:17

Cable Applications - 11:06

Loose Buffered Cables -7:56

Tight Buffered Cables - 7:34

Cable Manufacturing - 14:43

Cable Specifications - 8:05

Loose Buffered Cable Preparation - 20:35

Tight Buffered Cable Preparation - 10:17

OPGW Cables - 4:28

OPGW Preparation - 7:23

Item no.	:	CM03070003
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	106 minutes
Copyright	:	2005
Price	:	USD 150.00

STAFF DEVELOPMENT: FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS

This DVD looks at a wide variety of fiber optic connectors and attenuators, terminators, military, and multi-pin connectors. Components are reviewed, as well as attenuation and reflectance specifications, mechanical/environmental requirements, tolerances, bonding, scribing, polishing, cleaning, inspection, and testing.

Topics:

The discrete parts of connectors, including plugs, receptacles/adaptors, ferrules/termini, and alignment sleeves.

Optical and mechanical tolerances and their impact on optical performance.

Bonding, scribing, polishing, cleaning and visual inspection - an in-depth look at how to achieve the best possible performance from your connectors.

Specialty connectors such as multi-fiber connectors, military and aerospace connectors, attenuators, terminators, and loopback devices. The importance of yield, the actual loaded cost of a termination including the costs of components, consumables, and associated labor.

Chapters:

Introduction - 9:32

Connector Styles - 12:10

Tolerances - 7:49

Bonding and Scribing - 17:23

Polishing - 10:14

Cleaning - 14:16

Endface Verification - 12:43

Testing Patchcords - 10:41

Multi-fiber Connectors - 14:07

Specialty Connectors - 5:32

Yield - 4:16

Item no.	:	EB00750006
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	118 minutes
Copyright	:	2007
Price	:	USD 150.00

STAFF DEVELOPMENT: FIBER OPTIC PATCH PANELS, CLOSURES AND PEDESTALS

In any fiber-optic system splices and connectors are crucial to system operation and must be properly housed in protective structures for the system to continue to operate reliably. Completed splices must be properly organized into splice trays, which are designed to hold specific types of splices as well as to store slack fiber at the proper bend radius. These trays can be housed inside "patch panels," a general term that refers to a family of panels that provide specific features to a fiber-optic designer.

In addition to true patch panels, which provide only cross-connection, splice trays also can be housed in splice panels, distribution panels and LAN panels as well as fiber management bays, splice closures and pedestals. Each type must be properly designed for cable grounding, strain relief and fiber routing requirements and should be chosen to best fit the application. Before the proper type of storage can be chosen, one must understand the function and features of each distinct type.

Just as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so are the quality and integrity of a fiber-optic system. Only by carefully planning and protecting your system can you keep your optical chain strong.

Chapters:

Introduction - 8:11

Patch Panels - 10:13

Splice Panels - 3:42

Distribution Panels - 5:34

Entrance Cabinets - 3:18

Premises Panels - 7:39

Splice Closures For OSP - 8:50

FTTx Splice Closures - 5:16

Fiber Distribution Hubs - 10:24

Fiber Optic Pedestals - 5:45

Loose Tube Cable Preparation - 20:36

Tight Tube Cable Preparation - 10:18

Item no.	:	HY03070010
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	100 minutes
Copyright	:	2006
Price	:	USD 150.00

STAFF DEVELOPMENT: FIBER OPTIC SPLICING

Today's fiber optic networks require low-loss splicing for optimum performance. Since fiber splicing first appeared in the 1970s, the industry recognized that for fiber optics to become a viable transmission technology, reliable splicing techniques and equipment had to be developed. The ultimate goal was a process that did not require excessive skill or expense to perform, yet resulted in a low-loss, low-reflectance optical joint with high mechanical strength and long-term reliability.

Because of the growth of the fiber industry, better fibers, better tolerances and better equipment are now available to users through a multitude of splicing products and techniques designed to meet their specific needs. A variety of fusion and mechanical splicing products were introduced for applications in outside plant, premises, manufacturing or laboratory. Newer types of fusion splicers have been developed to handle the application-specific optical fibers used in optical sub-assemblies. These are addressed in the Specialty Splicing chapter.

The DVD covers PAS, LID and fixed V-groove fusion splicers for ribbon, FTTx and premise applications. Also discussed are the various types and applications for mechanical splicing, such as access for testing fibers and cables, emergency restorations and premises applications. The correct methods of preparing, cleaving, splicing and protecting optical fibers are also demonstrated. Lab, manufacturing, field and close-up footage and detailed graphics make this an essential tool for today's splicer. Quizzes for both instructors and students are included as bonus materials.

Chapters:

Introduction - 5:58

Applications - 9:02

Fiber Preparation - 4:34

Cleaving the Fiber - 9:42

Fusion Splicing Techniques - 17:55

Mechanical Splicing - 18:34

OSP Splicing - 10:05

Multimode Splicing - 5:37

Specialty Splicing - 5:21

Splice Optimization - 7:27

Item no.	:	WA02860012
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	95 minutes
Copyright	:	2005
Price	:	USD 150.00

STAFF DEVELOPMENT: FIBER OPTIC TEST EQUIPMENT AND TESTING FIBER OPTIC LINKS

This DVD provides knowledge about the various types of fiber optic test equipment and how they are used in testing a fiber optic link. Multiple types and levels of equipment are included in the DVD.

Topics:

The theory and operation of basic fiber optic test equipment.

Selection of the proper type of optical loss test equipment based on your application.
1. Optical loss test sets.
2. Reflectometers.
3. Visual tracers.
4. Fiber identifiers.
5. Fiber optic talk sets.
6. Visual inspection equipment.

Acceptance testing and maintenance postures.

The testing of both multimode and single-mode premise applications.

The challenges of testing single-mode in the outside plant.

Recording and documenting test results for both acceptance testing and maintenance.

New technologies and disciplines.

Chapters:

Introduction

Selecting Test Equipment

Cleaning

Basic Loss Testing

Multimode Testing

Singlemode Testing

Testing Transmitters & Receives

Testing Dissimilar Connectors

Measuring Reflection

Fiber Identifiers

Visual Tracers

Visual Inspection

Fiber Optic Talk Sets

Item no.	:	NS02860015
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	81 minutes
Copyright	:	2004
Price	:	USD 150.00

STAFF DEVELOPMENT: FUNDAMENTALS OF FIBER OPTICS

This DVD is a primer for those involved with optical fibers and fiber optic technology. Learn about attenuation, dispersion, fiber types manufacturing, speciality fibers, applications and a historical overview.

Topics:

A brief look at the history and evolution of optical fibers.

The advantages of optical fibers.

Basic fiber optic theory such as wavelength, refraction, reflection, absorption, scattering and numerical aperture.

Single-mode and multimode optical fiber structures, including cores, claddings, and coatings.

Intrinsic and extrinsic optical attenuation.

Single-mode fiber types and the evolution of ITU-T G.652, dispersion shifted and NZDS G.655 types.

Types of optical dispersion including CD (material and waveguide), DMD (modal), and PMD.

Multimode fibers, modal dispersion and bandwidth measurements.

Application-specific optical fibers.

WDM, CWDM and DWDM fiber issues.

Optical windows and bands.

Plastic optical fibers and POF applications.

Applications including LANs, SANs, MANs, WANs, CATV/HFC, Fiber to the Home/Passive Optical Networks, industrial controls, and security applications.

Chapters:

A Brief History - 5:55

Advantages of Fiber Optics - 3:22

Light Basics - 3:08

Fiber Structures - 3:36

Attenuation - 8:40

Fiber Manufacturing - 5:03

Multimode Dispersion - 11:24

Singlemode Dispersion - 8:30

DWDM - 7:05

Plastic Optical Fiber - 4:09

Specialty Fibers - 2:52

Fiber Optic Applications - 9:08

Award

Winner of the OFC/NFOEC 2005 Attendees' Choice Award in the Training and Education category

Item no.	:	HH00750017
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	80 minutes
Copyright	:	2005
Price	:	USD 150.00

STAFF DEVELOPMENT: OTDR THEORY AND OPERATION

This DVD focuses on the OTDR, including how they function and operate in practical application. Learn how to use it in various testing scenarios including new technologies such as FTTH, PMD, plus conventional LAN and OSP applications.

Topics:

Basic OTDR Theory.

The history and evolution of OTDRs, from mainframe models to fiber break locators.

The Development of mini-OTDRs and their use in the field today.

Specialty OTDRs.

New platform OTDRs, used for testing PMD, CD, DWDM and incorporating OTDR modules, optical switches and visual inspection scopes for standard and advanced fiber technologies.

The effects of chromatic and polarization dispersion.

Specialty OTDRs and optical subassemblies.

OTDR settings and user menus.

An in-depth review of how the OTDR is used, what the user should test for when performing acceptance tests, splice performance, optical return loss values and total span testing for both outside plant and premise installations. Connection of an OTDR to a fiber under test.

Chapters:

Introducing the OTDR - 3:27

How the OTDR Works - 9:51

OTDR Evolution - 4:01

Platform OTDRs - 11:57

OTDR Settings and Menus - 9:33

Specialty OTDRs - 2:34

Acceptance Testing - 14:24

Measuring Splice Losses - 2:45

Measuring ORL - 4:00

Testing the Outside Plant - 3:54

Testing Local Area Networks - 11:55

Testing Optical Splitters - 6:53

Item no.	:	BU03070028
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	86 minutes
Copyright	:	2004
Price	:	USD 150.00

STAFF DEVELOPMENT: TROUBLESHOOTING A FIBER OPTIC LINK

This DVD addresses how to use fiber optic test equipment to troubleshoot fiber installations during both the acceptance testing and operation phases. Learn how to identify problems, their locations and what equipment and techniques should be applied.

Topics:

Typical problems in single-mode and outside plant applications.

Common problems in multimode and premise applications.

The importance of documentation and accurate records.

Identifying the proper equipment for the task at hand.

Basic transmitter and receiver troubleshooting.

Where and when to use an OTDR.

Recalling and overlaying OTDR waveforms.

Visual inspection and cleaning.

Connector problems, such as contamination, crossovers, mis-keying and misengagement.

Identifying microbends and macrobends.

Chapters:

Introduction - 3:13

Identify, Locate & Resolve - 4:43

Connection Faults - 5:24

Span Faults - 9:23

Splice Faults - 7:10

SM Acceptance Test - 18:10

SM Troubleshooting - 15:00

MM Acceptance Test - 9:51

MM Troubleshooting - 8:19

System Problems - 8:01

Acknowledgements - 1:00

Item no.	:	YP00750032
Format	:	DVD
Duration	:	90 minutes
Copyright	:	2005
Price	:	USD 150.00

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