Understanding the Installation of Fiber Optics

Fiber Optics has made quite a name in the past few years as being a revolutionary communication infrastructure. What many people don’t know, though, is that Fiber Optics has actually been around since 1976 when they were first installed in Chicago. Since then, the telecommunications industry has seen the use of Fiber Optics become tantamount, if not paramount, to conventional copper wire. This is in large part due to it is large bandwidth and advantages when it comes to distance.

With the population of Fiber Optics users increasingly growing, the need for a highly reliable system grows every day. In an effort to take full advantage of the security, distance, and bandwidth that this type of cabling offers, it’s important to pay close attention to the design, installation, and operation of Fiber Optics.

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Consider installation first by determining the range or distance of the link you are working with. Shorter links use multi-mode fibers while longer links require single-mode fibers. What about location/environment? Are you installing Fiber Optics above the ceiling or outdoors or will it be in an office or factory floor? How you mount these fibers will be determined by the where you are installing. Hard to reach places like a ceiling may call for the use of fiberglass push and pull rods.

Fiber Optics installation requires specific tools. Depending on the length of the cables, you may need to enlist the help of certain tools like Kevlar shears and cable strippers as well as lint-free wipes to clean any debris left over from the glass fibers. The job may also call for splice closures which will be sourced beforehand.

The next step, after shearing, polishing, cleaning and testing the fibers, is choosing the appropriate termination type for your application. Don’t forget to properly label all cables as well as cleaning all connectors. You can find kits that will have everything you need to install cables. It is also recommended that you document your Fiber Optic network for future troubleshooting, upgrades, or restoration. If you aren’t up to doing the install yourself, consult a Fiber Optics professional who has the experience and training to install this type of solution.

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