Sunday, October 9, 2016

Knowing Simple Ways For Fiber Optic Cable Installation

By Jerry Gray


An optical fiber is one type of cable which is consists of more than one optical fibers where the elements are covered with plastic covering and are placed in a protective tube which is appropriate to the placement location. Cables have different types which are used. A long distance communication is one of its popular types. It produces a high speed data connection within the different parts of a certain building.

Optical fibers are very reliable and have a high quality because these are made strong. But microscopic surfaces from the process of its manufacturing may reduce the strength. Two things to be considered relatively with the fiber when installing, cabling, or handling is the change with time and the strength. The main purpose of writing this article is to provide very simple ways and ideas about fiber optic cable installation Vancouver.

Fibers are composed of a core and a cladding layer. In most fibers, claddings are often covered with an acrylate polymer or a polyimide. It will help in protecting the fiber from damages, but it will not give any contributions for properties of optical wave guide.

If it is to be installed indoors, the fiber is enclosed with a bundle of fibrous polymer inside a lightweight cover made with plastic to form a cable. Each end is placed with an optical fiber connector so it can be easily connected or disconnected from the equipment. In tough environments, a robust cable maybe required.

In Vancouver, BC, cables like these are mostly installed under the floors, on the ceilings, or in walls which have permanent outlet locations. The channel or conduit is being made out from polyvinyl chloride plastics or metallic tubing. For you to install it with ease, always provide pull cords or fish tapes so you can hold the channels in place. When installing in dropped ceilings, it would be very easy since these kind of ceilings often have panels that can be removed easily.

Cables which are placed in trays are convenient to use, and these are safe as well. It is also efficient when installed in any location. A location may be below the floors, ceilings, or riser shafts. Because trays are used for any cable type, other routes can also be installed that will run in the same tray but to different locations.

When cabling in vertical risers or vertical shafts, there is a calculated maximum value of vertical rise assigned to them. The value is the distance which it is pulled. When pulling the cable, using a split wire mesh grip is important. This is to avoid crushing the core when pulling.

Outer jackets have to be removed for the exposure of cables. After removing the jacket, ripcords and clear tapes are cut back to jackets. Central strengths should also be trimmed. Some other central strengths are also cut back to jackets to avoid interfering with the termination.

Tools are already made available for the stripping of buffers and coatings. The amount of removed buffer depends on the application and termination procedure. Checklists are also being provided for consideration upon installing.




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