Terminating and testing cables

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Terminating and Testing Cables

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Procedure for properly terminating a fiber optic cable using a polish method

Fiber optic cable termination is defined as the connection of fiber to another piece of equipment . The device can either be a wall outlet or any other equipment which enables the connection of the cable to the other cables or devices . Proper and accurate cable termination exercises are of great significance mainly for the complete and effective transfer of both analog

and digital information . It also allows fiber cross connection and light wave signal distribution . Cable termination need to be handled carefully in order to improve the quality of the job and also decrease the amount of time spent in the termination process . Polish method is widely adopted way of terminating fiber optic cable , this is due to its lower chances of loss and higher reliability to the users (Rosenberg , 2000 . Additionally , while using this method of termination of fiber optic cable , the time usually spent is very short . Fiber optic network installation depends on the procedures that were followed when terminating fiber optic cable , therefore proper attention and care is essential while carrying out fiber optic cable termination

The preparation for fiber optic termination involves collecting the essential supplies that you might need during the process . Such supplies may include safety glasses , fiber disposal bin , connectors , fiber optic cables , epoxy and also polishing films . Other activities that are done involve stripping the outer jacket...