samedi 17 septembre 2016

Guides For Effective 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 reliable and has high quality because it is said to be very strong, but its strength can be reduced by the microscopic surface which is inherited during the manufacturing process. The strength and its change with time should be considered relatively to fiber during the cabling, handling, and installation in any environmental conditions. So this article will be giving you the basic guides for fiber optic cable installation Vancouver.

Fibers have cores and cladding layers. In most typical fibers, the claddings are being coated with polyimide or with acrylate polymer. When these are used, it will give protection to the fiber from any destruction. But these two may not provide contributions for the properties in optical wave guide.

If it will be installed inside, the fiber will be enclosed with bundles of fibrous polymer in a cover, in which the weight is less, to form the cable. The cover is made from plastic. The end of each is placed with optical fiber connector to easily connect or disconnect it from any equipment. For tough environments, robust cables are required.

In Vancouver, BC, these are usually installed in ceilings, walls, or under floors and these are usually placed wherein there is a permanent outlet location. The conduit or the channel may be made from a metal tubing or polyvinyl chloride plastic. To ease the installation, always use fish tapes or pull cords to hold the conduit in place. Installing it in dropped ceilings is the most easiest way since the ceiling is composed of panels that are removed easily.

Cable trays may be used safe, convenient, and efficient as well because it can be placed in any types of location. These locations may be in riser shafts, on the ceilings, or even below the floors. And since these are open for use in any kinds of cables, other different routes may also be placed together in the same tray.

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.

The jacket in the outer part must be removed in order to expose the cable. After removing, the ripcords and the clear tape may be cut back. The central strength must be trimmed also. But some can be cut back to the jacket as well so that it will not interfere with the termination.

A lot of tools are now available for stripping the coatings and the buffers. The removed buffer amount will be dependent on the termination and application procedures. Checklists for installation should also be considered when doing the process.




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