Process Fiber Optic Cable Installation

By Frances Richardson


Fiber optic cables play an important role in telecommunication industry. Many businesses have embraced technology so as to enjoy benefits associated with the technology. To make it effective, the installation ought to be done in the required manner. The instruction of manufacturers ought to be adhered to. Fiber Optic Cable Installation should be done by very experienced individuals to avoid causing unnecessary inconveniences.

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.

Before installing these cables, start by performing survey in the area you intend to perform the installation. Guidelines given by the manufacturer ought to be followed to the letter. This will enhance efficient output. Indoor installation can be accomplished by doing it in raceways. It can also be performed over the ceiling. At times, installing indoor can be accomplished by letting the cables run below the floor. For outdoor installation, cables are either passed above the ground or below the ground.

When fitting these cables there is no way one can avoid pulling them. What one should be cautious about is on the strength to use and also type of pulling. Normally, manufacturers issue guidelines on the acceptable strength to pull them and also on type of pulling technique to use. Very strong pulling may enhance splicing of fibers, which is deleterious.

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.

Connect cables to pull rope using swivel pulling eye for better output. This is intended to prevent tension that may result into twisting forces of the cable. Never turn spool when removing them. The best way to do about it is rolling cables out of spool efficiently. When a long one has been rolled over for longer pull, it is always important to let it stay in figure eight.

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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