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TS ANI 500 Training Course

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Hands-On Installation Technology Course for Optical Single-Mode Access Networks Used in Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and Fiber-to-the Business (FTTB) Deployments - Collectively Called "FTTx"

Description
A five-day hands-on course that prepares craftsmen for all aspects of fiber optic cable installation in an optical access network (FTTx) environment. Single-mode fiber types are covered. Cable placement, fusion and mechanical splicing, cable termination (connector installation and pigtail splicing) and acceptance testing are taught with extensive hands-on practice. Students build, test and troubleshoot a complete   single-mode system in this class. Also covered is the use of equipment, hardware and procedures pertaining to Passive Optical Network (PON) applications.

Targeted Student/Teacher Ratio: ≤ 8:1
Instruction: 80% hands-on
Class Times: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Class Length: 5 days
BICSI Continuing Education Credit (CEC): 30 hours RCDD®; 24 hours OSP; 15 hours Installer;
                                                                             18 hours Technician; 30 hours Certified Trainer

Curriculum

Safety
• Chemical safety, laser safety and fiber handling precautions

Fiber Theory
• History, advantages, applications
• Operational theory, system parameters

Fiber Types and Manufacturing
• Multimode and single-mode fiber types

Cable Types and Construction
• Loose tube and drop cables: types and construction
• Cable environments and the National Electrical Code® (NEC®)

Basic Fiber Topologies for Access Passive Optical Networks
• Basic layout, physical cabling options

Cable Installation Techniques
• Outside plant (interbuilding), duct, aerial and direct buried
• Hands-on fiber optic cable sheath removal
• Hands-on installation of a wire mesh and split pulling grips 

Use and Operation of the Corning Cable Systems OTDR
• Uses, principle of operation and typical display

Splicing
•  Fusion and mechanical splicing: This class will be taught with a fixed V-Groove splicer, e.g. OptiSplice One, an advanced splicer e.g. OptiSplice CDS, OptispliceLID, or M90e; a Ribbon Splicer, e.g. OptiSplice Ribbon; and CamSplice™ Mechanical Splice.  Students will gain proficiency on these splicers and techniques.

Termination
• Termination Types: Field-Installable, Pigtail Splicing and Preconnectorized Assemblies
• Cable preparation techniques and splicing and connectorization
• OptiSnap® SC and Anaerobic LC and SC connectors

Access Hardware Types
• For the Headend/Central Office (HE/CO), Local Convergence Point (LCP), Network Access Point  (NAP) and the Network Interface Device (NID) at the Customer Premises (CP)
• Enclosures, cabinets and couplers/splitters

Test Equipment
• Optical source and power meter and Visual Fault Locators (VFLs)

Fiber Optic System Testing and Documentation
• Attenuation test procedures — one, two and three jumper reference
• Link loss budget calculation

Emergency Restoration
• System design and plan of attack

2012 Class Schedule  

 
Refer to discount code "Web2012" when requesting a seat online.  This code could save you 5% off the list price provided payment terms are met.

Discounts and Cancellation Policy: Late cancellations and class no-shows for registered students will incur charges.  A credit card number must be supplied 6 or more business days in advance to honor any/all discount(s) on classes. Credit cards for the class price (list minus applicable discounts) will be billed no sooner than the week the training class occurs.  Credit cards will be billed for late cancellations or no-shows per the Cancellation Policy.   Click Here to view our Cancellation Policy for classes.  

Additional Information:

• Want a private class at your facility? Class price for a private TS ANI 500 classes held at the customer’s facility is $1,950.00 per student plus instructor’s expenses. Expenses include Corning Cable Systems instructor’s air fare, meals, hotel, car rental and incidental expenses and will be billed at actual cost.  (Please note: In order to schedule a class at your facility, you must have a minimum of 6 students.) To request a quote online for a TS ANI 500 class at your facility, click here or call 1-800-743-2671 and ask for Training Services.
• Sales tax is not included in per student pricing and will be added in applicable regions. 
• All class pricing is in United States dollars.
• Course fee includes class instruction, course materials (including textbook), certificate of completion and the use of Corning Cable Systems ancillary equipment and hardware.
• Audio or video taping of any Corning Cable Systems training course is strictly prohibited.
• Corning Cable Systems reserves the right to make changes to the information contained herein without prior notice.

Click Here to request a seat online for this class or
call us at (800) 743-2671 and ask for Training Services.