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Fiber Optic Connector Inspection And Cleaning MiniCourse

fiber optic inspection microscope


Fiber Optic Connector Inspection and Cleaning MiniCourse

Fiber U MiniCourses are courses on a specific topic that you can take in about an hour or less. They are based on questions people ask FOA all the time, so the topics are recommended by our readers.

Level: Intermediate

Intended For:
Users of fiber optic communications networks
Contractors and techs who install, operate and maintain them.

Objectives: From this self-study program you should learn:
How the condition of fiber optic connectors affects performance
What kinds of dirt and contamination are found on connector ferrules
How to inspect connectors for cleanliness
Methods to clean connectors properly before testing or connection


Prerequisites
You will need a basic understanding of fiber optics, e.g. training and a FOA CFOT certification or at least a familiarity with fiber optic technology.
For an quick, simple overview of fiber optics, you can use one of these three options: 1) the Fiber U self-study program Fiber Optics in Communications and How It Works, 2) the FOA YouTube Videos Fiber Optics and Communications and How To "Talk" Fiber Optics or 3) Lennie Lightwave's Guide To Fiber Optics  
For more comprehensive preparation, see the Fiber U Basic Fiber Optics self-study program or the printed FOA textbook FOA Reference Guide To Fiber Optics.


Fiber U Certificate of Completion
When you finish, you can take an online test on this course to qualify for a "Fiber U Certificate of Completion." The test cost for a Fiber U MiniCourse is $10US.


Introduction
Optical fibers are as small as a human hair and the performance of fiber optic connections is highly susceptible to dirt and contamination. This course describes the types of connector problems caused by dirt, contamination and damage, how to perform visual inspection of connectors and how to use proper methods to clean them.


Assignments
For this lesson plan you will be instructed to watch the videos, read the references and take a quiz (Test Your Knowledge) to complete the course.


Lesson Plans
Watch the videos, read the section in the FOA Guide and take the quiz. For this course, we recommend watching the videos first and then reading the FOA Guide page on Restoration. There is a short quiz you can use to check your comprehension. The Certificate of Completion test is based on those materials.

Videos
FOA Lecture 57 Fiber Optic Connector Inspection And Cleaning



FOA Guide

Microscope Inspection And Cleaning of Fiber Optic Connectors.

Test Your Comprehension
Fiber Optic Connector Inspection and Cleaning Quiz

Fiber U Certificate of  Completion
When you finish all the assignments you can take an online test on this course to qualify for a "Fiber U Certificate of Completion." The test cost is $10US.

Go here to take the Fiber U "Fiber Optic Connector Inspection and Cleaning" Certificate of Completion test. Here are detail directions if this is your first time taking a
Fiber U Certificate of Completion exam.
 

This information is provided by The Fiber Optic Association, Inc. as a benefit to those interested in teaching, designing, manufacturing, selling, installing or using fiber optic communications systems or networks. It is intended to be used as an overview and/or basic guidelines and in no way should be considered to be complete or comprehensive. These guidelines are strictly the opinion of the FOA and the reader is expected to use them as a basis for learning, as a reference and for creating their own documentation, project specifications, etc. Those working with fiber optics in the classroom, laboratory or field should follow all safety rules carefully. The FOA assumes no liability for the use of any of this material.



 

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