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IPC
 

PCB Instructor

  IPC-A-610
J-STD-001
J-STD-001DS J-STD-001DS
IPC-A-600
IPC-7711/7721
 

PCB Operator
  IPC-A-610
J-STD-001
J-STD-001DS J-STD-001DS
IPC-A-600
IPC-7711
IPC-7721
Hand Soldering
 Lead Free Hand Soldering
Intro to Lead Free
  Cable & Wire Harness
  IPC-A-620 Instructor
IPC-A-620 Operator
IPC-A-620 Instr w/ Hands-on
IPC-A-620 Oper w/ Hands-on
Fiber Optic Technology
  Fundamentals
Termination & Cleaning
Certified Technician
Certified Installer
Rule  
Fiber Optic Certified Technician

Day 1 - Fiber Optics, The Physical Layer

  • Introduction to fiber optics
  • Advantages of fiber optics over copper
  • Fiber optic theory & the properties of light
  • Applications and principles
  • Fiber optic safety precautions
  • Reflection and refraction
  • Propagation of a fiber optic light wave
  • Attenuation of a fiber signal
  • Fiber optic cable construction and selecting the right fiber
  • Fiber optic distribution hardware
  • Stripping and scoring of fiber optic cable

DAY 2 - Connectorization and Testing Lab

  • Identification of fiber optic connectors
  • 3M connectorization; Hot Melt, AMP MT-RJ, epoxy (ST & SC), VF-45 (Volition)
  • Siemon connectorization; ST with Anaerobic Adhesive
  • Loss Budgets Calculations
  • Testing demonstration and discussion using a light source and power meters

DAY 3 - Advanced Topics and Evaluation

  • AMP Connectorization; ST to SC Lightcrimp Plus (pre-polished)
  • Small Form Factor; MT-RJ to MT-RJ
  • Evaluation of students termination skills
  • Optical power testing of student cable assemblies
  • Evaluation of hands-on performance
  • Certifications: 3M - Certificate of Completion, BICSI - Continuing Education Credits (CEC)
  • Final course review
  • Optional Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) Fiber Optic Installer Certification (FOIC) examination

 

DAY 4 - Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)

Lecture

  • OTDR Theor
  • OTDR Usage
  • Scattering, Reflections and Absorptio
  • OTDR Measurements
  • OTDR Events (Reflective & Non-Reflective)
  • Deadzones (Event & Attenuation)
  • Gainers and Losers
  • Resolution
  • Trace Basics
  • Troubleshooting

Hands On

  • Demonstration of OTDR Operation
  • Students Operate OTDR
  • Using the OTDR to Map a LAN System
  • Troubleshooting Techniques
  • Students use OTDR to Locate Faults

DAY 5 - Introduction to Splicing

Lecture

  • Types of Fusion Splicer
  • Profile Alignment System (PAS) Splicer
  • Fixed V-Groove Splicer
  • Mass Fusion Splicer (Ribbon)
  • New Generation Mini Splicer (Fully Automated)
  • Types of Splice Enclosures
  • Wall Mount Enclosure
  • Rack Mount Enclosure
  • Splice Tray
  • Splice Shelf
  • Aerial Enclosure
  • Pedestals
  • Underground

Hands On

  • Demonstrate Operation of Fusion Splicer
  • Students Perform Fusion Splicing
  • Prepare Cables for Splicing inside a Splice Enclosure
  • Demonstrate Assemble Procedures for Splice Enclosure
  • Students Assemble Splice Enclosure
  • Test Splices using an OTDR
  • Optional ETA Certified Technician Exam (Prerequisite: Certified Installer)
 
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