Use this fiber optic splicing report template to document telecom field work from start to finish. Record customer and work order details, crew roles, and work completed such as butt splice, ring tap, fiber turn, testing, and case re entry. All students and instructors must wear safety glasses in this lab. Safely dispose of all fiber scraps and cables after use. These do not need as. The Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) will be used to test splice loss and to conduct span analysis. An Optical Power Meter and Laser Light Source will be used to measure power loss on each completed ring or distribution span to verify continuity between fibers (no fibers incorrectly spliced. After fiber optic cables are installed, spliced and terminated, they must be tested.
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