Fiber Optic Installer's Field Manual, Second Edition

Fiber Optic Installer's Field Manual, Second Edition

<h4>A fully updated fiber optic cable installation guide</h4> <p>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.</p> <p><b><i>Fiber Optic Installer's Field Manual</i>, Second Edition, covers:</b></p> <ul> <li>Properties of light</li> <li>Optical fiber</li> <li>Fiber optic cables</li> <li>Fiber optic cable procurement</li> <li>Safety precautions</li> <li>Handling fiber optic cable</li> <li>Outdoor fiber optic cable installation</li> <li>Indoor cable installation</li> <li>Fiber optic cable general installation guide</li> <li>Splicing and termination</li> <li>Patch cords and connectors</li> <li>Optical fiber power loss and measurement</li> <li>The OTDR and OSA</li> <li>Fiber optic installation tests</li> <li>Transceivers such as SFP and XFP</li> <li>WDM and other passive optical equipment</li> <li>SONET/SDH</li> <li>Ethernet over fiber</li> <li>Fiber system deployment</li> <li>Maintenance</li> <li>Emergency cable repair</li> <li>Network documentation</li> <li>Troubleshooting</li> <li>Design fundamentals</li> <li>Personnel</li> <li>Dark fiber leasing</li> <li>Global standards reference tables</li> </ul>