Fiber Optic Testing and Troubleshooting
Agenda
Review of Measurements Required Today
Fiber Loss
Link Loss
Review of Measurements Required Today (cont.)
Pictorial View of ORL
Optical Spectrum Analyzer Typical Output
Polarization Mode Distortion (PMD)
Review of Tools in Use Today
Construction Testing
PPT Slide
Maintenance Testing and Troubleshooting Techniques
Visual Fault Locator
Source used with Live Fiber Detector
OTDR Basics
OTDR Dead Zone
Event Dead Zone
Resolving Features
Resolution
Sampling Resolution
Offset Acquisition for Added Resolution
Optical Distance vs. Physical Cable Distance
Reflectance
OTDR Ghost
“Gainer” Splice
Pulse Suppressor
Tips and Things to Watch For
What is a WDM?
The End
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