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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

The Inherent Benefits Of Fibre Optic Cable Installation

By Karina Frost


There is a disconnection between the manufacturers and the end-users, those who owns and makes use of the communications systems. The end users often find it difficult to get information concerning fiber optics that is aimed specifically at them. It is because the industry standards are written by and for producers. Many written materials are however written to train installation techs, particularly in Vancouver BC. This guide therefore focuses on such techs by providing fibre optic cable installation and design.

The preliminary step is to choose the type of system that is needed. Select a communications converter or module that fits the data format that you plan to transmit. Fiber optics communication commodities exist for almost every kind of communications system, from simple relay closure links to high speed CATV and telephone systems. While numerous of them are media converters from standard electrical interfaces such as Ethernet with various options on data rates, some are proprietary for specialty equipment that are used for industrial control, utility monitoring and video surveillance.

The immunity and reliability resulting from the installation is something worthwhile. Fiber offers profoundly reliable data transmission. The transmission is entirely immune to numerous environmental factors which affect the copper wire. This emanates from the fact that its core is composed of glass insulator that prevents any electric current from flowing through it. It is thus immune to radio interference (EM/RFI), electromagnetic interference, impedance problems, and crosstalk. Fiber also comes handy as less susceptible to temperature fluctuations as opposed copper.

In addition, the LAN backbone has become predominantly fiber-based. For instance, the back-end of many mainframes together with storage area networks is almost totally fiber. The desktop is the only holdout, with currently being a battlefield between fiber contingents and the copper.

It is essential to plan ahead on your splicing requirements. Due to the fact that fiber optic connectors are rarely made in lengths exceeding several kilometers (because of pulling friction and weight considerations), long lengths of transmitters may require to be spliced. In case fibers need splicing, ascertain how to splice them, mechanical or fusion, and the kind of hardware, such as splice closures, come appropriate for the application.

The design is also effective. The cables are thin, lightweight and profoundly durable than the copper counterparts. In addition, fibre optic connectors contain pulling specifications up to 10 times greater than copper wires. The small size renders them easy to handle and even occupy less space in cabling ducts. Notwithstanding the fact that fiber is actually easier to test as compared to copper.

Install the cable plant. Before embarking on the plant installation, conduct a complete design. Establish criteria for the install by basing on the communications paths required. Also, determine the number of fibres needed of what types and add extras for growth and repairs. Plot connection route and ascertain connector lengths and mark splice and termination points.

Install the communications equipment, test their operation and document the fibre optic network. After the plant is tested for end-to-end optical loss and evidenced good, install the fiber optic communications gadget and test its operation. Accurately and completely document the installation for upgrading and troubleshooting. The documentation should identify all components, types of connectors, paths, section lengths, splice locations and terminations.




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