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Tools Every Fiber Technician Should Have for Fiber Optic Troubleshooting

The Fiber School via YouTube

Overview

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Explore five essential tools for fiber optic troubleshooting in this informative video. Learn about the Visual Fault Locator (VFL) for testing continuity, the Optical Fiber Identifier (OFI) for detecting live fibers and traffic direction, the Light Source/Power Meter for measuring signal loss, the Optical Break Locator (OBL) for pinpointing faults, and the Video Inspection Probe (VIP) for examining connector endfaces. Gain insights into each tool's functionality, applications, and importance in efficient field work, along with product recommendations and related resources for fiber optic technicians.

Syllabus

1. Visual Fault Locator VFL -
2. Optical Fiber Identifier OFI -
3. Light Source/Power Meter Optical Loss Test Set -
4. Optical Break Locator OBL -
5. Video Inspection Probe VIP -

Taught by

The Fiber School

Reviews

4.9 rating, based on 9 Class Central reviews

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  • It so helpful for anyone want to know more about how the fiber tools looks like and how it works and the color of light
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    Isaac Cobbinah
    The "Tools Every Fiber Technician Should Have for Fiber Optic Troubleshooting" class is an essential course for anyone working in the fiber optic field. Whether you are a novice or an experienced technician, this class provides valuable insights and…
  • Muhammed Yusuf
    I really enjoyed the course, it's make me to understand more about the essential tools use. But at the time I will like to see the OBL and VIP how it operate. Thanks
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    Beyamba Henry
    This is more helpful mostly when troubleshooting fiber connection done for years but thanks alot

    And I have learnt mostly how to use inspection probe
  • Cheki Dorji
    In this topic, basically I learned about the fiber cable test kits like OFI, VFI, OBI and VIP etc. It will be much easier work for technical person to have this tools to identify the cable problems.
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    Mueeb Teslim
    This course really give me more insight on fiber optics testing despite my years on the job I saw a new tools the likes of OBL it's really fascinating. Thanks
  • Profile image for ΚΥΡΙΑΚΟΣ ΚΟΥΡΟΥΠΑΚΗΣ
    ΚΥΡΙΑΚΟΣ ΚΟΥΡΟΥΠΑΚΗΣ
    Ok it was good course...i learn a lot about all of this... Thanks a lotfor everything...thanks again...
  • Samuel Olabisi Oluwafemi
    The classes where very easy to grab and it exposed me to more of fibre optic equipments on the field
  • Colline Twine
    hello everyone, this was greater info. i would like to have details were i can get these tools in UGANDA KAMPALA. Pleases you can kindly Emile the details at [email protected]

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