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) - Participants will have the opportunity to experience working with handheld machine that engineers use on-site.
Will also learn about polishing methods, explanations of polishing grades, and precautions to take when polishing.
In the afternoon, you will be free to try and experience polishing and cleaning.(Free to leave at any time.)