The basics of maintaining fiber optic connections
Takaya Nakagawa, Yoshihisa Sakai, Miho Kudo
- Basic knowledge of optical connectors and transceiver, explanation of the need for cleaning (30 minutes) - review of last year's content
- Hands-on cleaning (45 minutes) - cable and transceiver cleaning procedures, inspection methods using a microscope, etc.
- Hands-on polishing machine (45 minutes) - how to use the polishing machine, explanation of polishing grades, precautions when polishing, etc.
- Cleaner and polishing machine experience time (afternoon)