This course covers Fiber to the home theory, design, installation and testing and trouble shooting. There will be practicals in cable preparation, splicing, termination and testing. This will be done using classroom power point presentations and lab work.
5-Day Training Schedule
Day 1
- Introduction to FTTX
- Fiber To The Home Architectures
- FTTH in MDUs (Multiple Dwelling Units)
- FTTH PON Types
Day 2
- FTTH PON: Passive Optical Network
- Triple Play Systems: BPONGPON, EPON, RFOG, WDM and PON Other Uses For PONs
- FTTX hardware and components :Cables, Splitters, Cabinets, Subscriber components
- Practical
- View samples
- Set up FTTX link
Day 3
Fiber To The Home Installation
- Installation tools
- Jargon
- Background
- Cable Types And Hardware
- Subscriber Drops
Practical:
- Installation of indoor hardware rack and wall mounting
- Fiber arrangement and trunking
- Connector installations
- Multicore cable termination
Day 4
- Outdoor cable installation
- Duct, aerial, direct burial
- Microduct solutions
- Drop cable installation
- Fiber terminations on with pigtail
Practical: Splicing and joint closing
Testing FTTH
- Key factors affecting network
- Testing during construction
- Testing for commissioning
- Troubleshooting
Hands tests with Power source and meter, visual fault locator
Day 5
- Link Testing
- OTDR Testing PONs
- OTDR Testing From CO
- OTDR Testing From Subscriber
- Other FTTx
- Testing Issues FTTx Safety Issues
Hands on tests
- OTDR Testing
- Troubleshooting
EXAM
Course Review and Closing
Pre-requisite: CFOT or CPCT
Duration: 5 days