Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Process Fiber Optic Cable Installation

By Frances Richardson


Fiber optic cables enhance fast transmission of data. The technology has become very common in the business world owing to its abundant advantages. To commence enjoying its services, the correct procedures should be used to enhance installation. Fiber optic cable installation is a delicate process and ought to be done by someone who is well experienced.

The technology is quite advantageous. Technology facilitates quick data transmission. Data is transmitted at a very high speed close to that of light. In fact, the speed is only 31% less than that of light. This technology has been the main factor of fast growth of businesses within the city of San Francisco Bay Area. Flourishing of businesses has been facilitated owing to fewer inconveniences experienced. Technology experiences low attenuation that leads to fewer signal losses.

These types of cables do not conduct electricity which means that there are no electromagnetic interferences. This condition makes them work very efficiently. Another good trait about the cables is that they are not fire hazard. They cannot catch fire. This is due to its excellent mode of design. They are long lasting due to their ability to resist breakages.

Installation can either be indoor or outdoor. Depending on installation type, it is important to conduct survey prior to commencing the process. This will help in determining whether to perform either aerial or underground installation. Normally, for indoor purposes, it can either be done below the floor or over the ceiling. For outdoor reasons, it is mainly passed underground and also over ground with the help of poles.

Pulling of cables during installation ought to be done with care. Excessive pulling could be disastrous and dangerous. So as to comprehend what to do and what not to do, it is always important to commence by reading the manual of manufactures. It is important to pull the fiber using force that does not cause splicing of fibers. Manufactures normally recommend strength members with which each type is to be pulled with, because cables are different.

Too much bending is very dangerous. Too much bending may make it break especially if it exceeds bend radius. In case there are no special instructions from manufacturer concerning bend radius, then do not pull it to extent of bend radius formed becoming smaller than twenty times than the diameter of the cable. Twisting of cable is highly discouraged. This is because it raises the stress of fibers which may be very dangerous.

It is recommended to use swivel pulling eye to enhance connection between cables and pull rope. This is important in that it prevents pulling tension, which creates twisting forces to the cable. The people performing installation are encouraged to roll it off the spool rather than turning the spool. This is intended to lower chances of twisting. When too much of it has been rolled from spool it is advisable to place it in figure eight to avoid incidences of twisting.

Always drop them downwards vertically rather than pulling them upwardly. Sufficient support is needed when handling these kinds of cables. Poor handling may make them break or twist. It is therefore important to support them with the help of cable ties.




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