Fiber Optic Installer's Field Manual, Second Edition

Download or read book Fiber Optic Installer's Field Manual, Second Edition written by Bob Chomycz and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2014-10-22 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully updated fiber optic cable installation guide Extensively revised to cover the latest technologies and equipment, this portable tool shows you how to plan, install, and maintain a robust fiber optic network to support today's high speed requirements. The emphasis is on practical, efficient installation techniques using current global industry standards. Detailed diagrams and step-by-step procedures walk you through the entire process. This completely up-to-date edition is an essential on-the-job reference. Fiber Optic Installer's Field Manual, Second Edition, covers: Properties of light Optical fiber Fiber optic cables Fiber optic cable procurement Safety precautions Handling fiber optic cable Outdoor fiber optic cable installation Indoor cable installation Fiber optic cable general installation guide Splicing and termination Patch cords and connectors Optical fiber power loss and measurement The OTDR and OSA Fiber optic installation tests Transceivers such as SFP and XFP WDM and other passive optical equipment SONET/SDH Ethernet over fiber Fiber system deployment Maintenance Emergency cable repair Network documentation Troubleshooting Design fundamentals Personnel Dark fiber leasing Global standards reference tables