Fiber Optic Testing and Troubleshooting

    A practical Seminar on Fiber Optic Technology For Telephone Technicians

    Technicians attending this informative "real life" practical seminar will learn:

• Optical fiber fundamentals
• Fiber optic safety rules
• Connectors- care and repair
• How and when to use a visual fault locator
• How to select and use a test source
• Power meter fundamentals
• Troubleshooting with a power meter
• How to use a fiber identifier
• What a fault finder does
• How to test for reflectance
• How to set up an OTDR
• OTDR trace interpretation: what to ignore and what to look for
• How to accurately pinpoint a fiber break
• How to test reels before deployment
• How to read and interpret test data
• Fiber optic attenuators and couplers

    "A Class Designed Specifically for Independent
Telephone Company Technical Staff"

    This class is an intensive demonstration and hands-on class.  It was developed to specifically teach testing and troubleshooting techniques that are important to the telephone technician to be able to keep the system up and running.

    Many times we have seen instances in which technicians have been issued improper equipment, or have received no training in how to use their new gear.  This keeps the test equipment in perfect condition in its box, but is of no value to the company.  This new seminar will have on hand equipment of all types to give the attendees effective instruction that will "stick" with them when they return.

    Participants are encouraged to bring any test equipment they may already have to the seminar for a free inspection and comment by the instructor.  This course is strictly non-vendor specific.  We sell nothing but practical knowledge and experience!

    All attendees will receive a copy of Wayne Gipson's book Testing Optical Fiber with an OTDR, published by abcTeleTraining, Inc., handouts they can keep for reference, and a certificate of training will be awarded at the end of the class.

This class is also available for presentation on-site at your facilities.
Call 316-721-3096 for details.