There are three basic steps to identifying loss events and restoring a fiber link.
1. Identify the type and location of optical loss (fault(s))2. Repair the fault(s)3. Test the repaired fiber
Where to begin?
A good way to start, is to eliminate “human error”. For example, if the problem is in a LAN, ask if anyone has recently
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Fiber optic cleavers are no exception! The old adage, “You get what you pay for” applies to most purchases that you make in life.
When choosing a fiber optic cleaver there are two types of devices to consider:• Precision Cleavers – These are used to prepare fiber for fusion splicing. This is a process in which a
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An OTDR Creates a Picture
Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs) are a valuable tool for measuring the performance of optical cables. They are often used to create a "picture" of a fiber optic cable when it is first installed so later comparisons can be made to help with troubleshooting network problems. How do they work? OTDRs send pulses of
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Which Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer Should I Purchase?
Your clients or bosses have tasked you with fusion splicing fiber optic cable. Or the job in hand involves splicing and terminating various types of fiber optic connectors. But your project specifications demand the use of fusion splicing to join or terminate the fibers while minimizing
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The question I seem to be asked over and over is “What fiber optic connectors are used when I have non-standard size multimode and singlemode fiber”?
The frequency of this question led me to write this blog. It can be very frustrating when installers and technicians are faced with this situation, the proper fiber has been identified,
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The method that you choose to terminate fiber has greater impact on a loss budget than your choice of connector!
In this article we will talk about the various termination methods for your connector choice. The termination method you choose is just as important your connector choice.
For a true estimate of connector
Read more...
There are three basic steps to identifying loss events and restoring a fiber link.
1. Identify the type and location of optical loss (fault(s))2. Repair the fault(s)3. Test the repaired fiber
Where to begin?
A good way to start, is to eliminate “human error”. For example, if the problem is in a LAN, ask if anyone has recently
Read more...
Fiber optic cleavers are no exception! The old adage, “You get what you pay for” applies to most purchases that you make in life.
When choosing a fiber optic cleaver there are two types of devices to consider:• Precision Cleavers – These are used to prepare fiber for fusion splicing. This is a process in which a
Read more...
An OTDR Creates a Picture
Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs) are a valuable tool for measuring the performance of optical cables. They are often used to create a "picture" of a fiber optic cable when it is first installed so later comparisons can be made to help with troubleshooting network problems. How do they work? OTDRs send pulses of
Read more...
Which Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer Should I Purchase?
Your clients or bosses have tasked you with fusion splicing fiber optic cable. Or the job in hand involves splicing and terminating various types of fiber optic connectors. But your project specifications demand the use of fusion splicing to join or terminate the fibers while minimizing
Read more...
The question I seem to be asked over and over is “What fiber optic connectors are used when I have non-standard size multimode and singlemode fiber”?
The frequency of this question led me to write this blog. It can be very frustrating when installers and technicians are faced with this situation, the proper fiber has been identified,
Read more...
The method that you choose to terminate fiber has greater impact on a loss budget than your choice of connector!
In this article we will talk about the various termination methods for your connector choice. The termination method you choose is just as important your connector choice.
For a true estimate of connector
Read more...
