Optical Fiber Splicer Job Aid

JOB AID-2
Name of participant: ………………………………………………
Registration Number: ……………………………………………..
2.1 Title: Identification of components of OF cable, splice closures, Single mode and
multimode pig tails and patch cord, tool kit for splicing etc.
2.2 Objective:
On completion of this visit/ practical exercise, the participant will be able to:
a) Identify the different component of optical fiber cables, pigtails, patch cord
and connectors.
b) Understand the uses of different types of joint closures.
2.3 Venue/Site: Training Center.
[*In training locations where the required equipment / set-up is not available, the
same will be carried out through field visit]
2.4 Set up/Equipments Required:
a) Different types of OF cable.
b) Splice closures
c) Pig tail & Patch cord
2.5 Exercise:
2.5.1 Identify the different component of loose buffer tube cable and their functions?
Sl. Components Functions
No.
1 Outer Jacket
2 Inner Jacket
3 Primary Strength Member
4 Rip cord
5 Binders
6 Buffer Tubes
7 Central strength Member
8 Diameter of fiber with
color coating
9 Cladding Diameter
10 Core diameter

2.5.2 Write down the color coding of loose buffer tube cable?
Color Fiber No.

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2.5.2 Identify the different types of multi-mode and single mode pigtails and patch
cord?
Name of Cable Use
Patch cord and Pig tail

(Single mode)
Patch cord and Pig tail

(Multi-mode)

2.5.3 Write down the components of Patch cord and Pig tail (Multi-mode & Single-
mode)?

Sl. No. Name of Component

1 Outer Jacket
2 Aramid Yarn
3 Tight Buffer
4 Fiber

2.5.4 Identify the different components of connectors?

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2.5.5 Identify the different types of OF Joint Closures?

Sl. No. Type of Closure Applications

1 SJC
2 BJC
3 TJB
2.5.6 Write down the Component of optical fiber termination box?

1
2
3
4
5

2.6 Learning Outcome :( to be filled by participants)

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