1. Introduction to Fiber Optics
   
   • Fiber Optic advantages and applications
   • Terminology and history
   • The fundamentals of light propagation
   • Scales of measurement and the spectrum
   • Characteristics of Singlemode and Multimode
   • Manufacturing, Bandwith, and Linear effects
2. Cables
   • Cable types, construction and specifications
   • Cable Marking
   • Selection Criteria
3. Connectors and Terminations
   • Temporary and Permanent Connections
   • Connector Types
   • Mechanical and Environmental considerations
   • Performance Specifications
   • Connector loss issues
   • Splicing applications

4. Enclosures & Panels
   
   • Panels
   • Distribution, Patch, and Splice Types
   • Application issues and selection criteria
   • Enclosures - Aerial, Burial
   • Re-Entry and Expansion capabilities
   • Routing and Preparation
5. Test Equipment
   • Loss Testing - Tools & Equipment
   • Standards & Methods
   • Return Loss, Bandwidth and Dispersion
   • OTDR Theory and Applications
   • Loss & System Budget Calculations

Premise Wiring Systems Fundamentals is designed for new or experienced personnel who desire a fundamental knowledge of copper and fiber optic theory, codes, standards and practices widely accepted in the Telecommunications Industry today. Excellent for those who install, supervise, design and\or oversee the installation of copper and fiber premise wiring systems.

• Understand the telecommunication-wiring standards for category rated cabling.
• Understand a category rated wiring structure (basic link and channel Link).
• Know how to analyze the performance parameters for category rated cabling systems.
• Know the performance specifications for the high performance Twisted Pair Media.
• Understand Premise Wiring Test Equipment.
• Understand distance limitations, attenuation, near-end cross talk, wire mapping and how to test these measurable electrical properties of copper and fiber media.
• Understand the current Telecommunication wiring standards.

This 2 day course will provide you with all the knowledge and requirements that are needed to effectively characterize your optical infrastructure. You will learn about all the requirements for engineering and for qualifying the optical fiber links that utilize specific bit rates in regards to both metro and long haul spans.

• Learn about tests that are required for fiber characterization
• Learn about transmission limits as a function of bit rate and applications
• Learn about the effects of Chromatic Mode Dispersion and Polarization Mode Dispersion on high speed signals such as 10G, 40G, and 100G
• Learn about OTDR theory and Bi-directional splice characterization
• Learn about ORL and the consequences of high ORL

1. Introduction to Fiber Characterization
   • What is Fiber Characterization?
   • Why is it needed?
   • Legacy networks and today's networks
2. Fiber Optic Basic Review
   • Transmission basics
   • Light propagation
   • Causes of optical loss
   • Types of fiber
3. Inspection and Cleaning of Fibers
   • Inspection tools
   • Proper cleaning practices
   • Inspection assessment
4. End to End Loss
   • Connector loss
   • Splice loss
   • Power budget calculations
   • Test methodologies
   • OTLS functionality
5. Optical Return Loss
   • Consequences of High ORL
   • ORL limits
   • ORL test tools
   • ORL testing

6. OTDR
   • How an OTDR works
   • Reflectance
   • Dead Zones
   • Setting up the OTDR
   • Manual measurements
7. Chromatic Dispersion
   • Causes of Chromatic Dispersion
   • Limits of Chromatic Dispersion
   • Chromatic Dispersion testing
   • Compensation
8. Polarization Mode Dispersion
   • Causes of PMD
   • Mode coupling
   • PMD limits
   • PMD testing
   • Isolating high PMD areas
9. Bi-Directional Trace Analysis
   • Post analysis software
   • Creating templates
   • Applying templates
   • Generating splice reports
10. Reports
    • Transferring data
    • Compiling data
    • Generate report