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TR-TAM
Foundation Course

OTDR Trace Analysis for Managers

LEVEL 06 hours of online instruction
BASIC

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

OTDR Trace Analysis for managers is a one-day online class with self-paced recorded lecture and exercises to train managers in evaluating the traces they receive and see potential issues that may create problems down the road.

 

$200

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Available Certifications

Students must pass exam to be certified.

TAM course Completion $150

Objectives
Lectures
Labs
Prerequisites

Objectives

This class is designed to assist managers in understanding the complexities of understanding an OTDR trace. OTDRs can provide valuable information about loss and location of faults, but only if the person interrupting the results understands how to read the data. The trace can show you the power loss but does not provide the source of such loss. Analysis of the trace is complicated since there are multiple causes to a loss. It’s important to realize that the OTDR can only provide accurate measurements and proper interpretations if the OTDR is setup correctly.

Lectures

  • What does an OTDR do?
  • OTDR basics: What does an OTDR measure?
  • How does an OTDR create a trace?
  • Setting parameters and their effects on a trace: Range, Pulse Width, Index of Refraction, Sampling Time
  • Understanding events: Non-reflective, Reflective, Gainers, Ghosts
  • Optical return loss
  • Effects of a launch and/or Landing box

Labs

There are no labs with this course.

Prerequisites: None

Knowledge or experience in the areas of Fiber Optic Advantages and Applications, Cables, Connectors and Terminations, Enclosures and Panels, and Test Equipment would be helpful, but is not required.

Target Audience

Students that have to review and understand OTDR traces.

ONLINE COURSE

This course is offered online through our Digital Chalk Virtual Learning Management Service. Call (877) 529-9114 or email training@fiberoptic.com for registration information.

On-Site
Training

Call: 877.529.9114

Remember, if you have 5 or more students, we can bring our class to you at your own facility – saving you time and money!

Customized Training

Call: 877.529.9114

Any of our courses can be customized to focus on your needs – like using specific equipment, or working in a particular situation.

Cancellation Policy

We reserve the right to cancel any course. A full refund will be provided unless the student elects to transfer to another course or time.

No refunds will be granted for student cancellation, but substitutions are permitted.