Saturday, September 17, 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 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 the city of Vancouver, BC, these are often installed in the walls, ceilings, and even under floors. These are often placed in locations where there is a permanent socket. The channel or the conduit is made from metallic tubing or from a polyvinyl chloride plastic. For an installation with ease, do not forget to have pull cords or fish tapes in order to hold the conduits in place. Installation in dropped ceilings can be the easiest way, this is because in this type of ceiling, panels can be easily removed.

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.

For cabling in vertical risers or shafts, the application have an intended maximum vertical rise value which is being calculated and assigned to them. This is the distance in which it can be pulled. In pulling the cable, a split wire mesh grip must be used. This is important to avoid the crushing of the core while 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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