COURSE OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this course involves the comprehensive engineering and upkeep of fiber optic networks that form the high-speed backbone of modern industrial communication. Fiber optics provides immunity to electromagnetic interference and massive bandwidth capacity, making it ideal for plant-wide data distribution. This program focuses on the physical layer design and the technical maintenance protocols required to ensure signal integrity over long distances and harsh environments.

The scope of this training encompasses the technical selection of fibers, connectors, and active components such as transceivers and media converters. Participants will explore the design of both Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) architectures, including the calculation of optical power budgets and attenuation limits. The curriculum provides a detailed look at the specialized tools used for fiber termination, splicing, and testing in a professional industrial context.

Coverage includes the systematic maintenance and troubleshooting of fiber networks to minimize downtime. Attendees will learn how to use Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR) to locate fiber breaks and signal degradations. The course details the best practices for cable routing, tray management, and the protection of fiber terminations in dusty or corrosive areas. By focusing on both design and field maintenance, the course ensures that participants can build and support resilient fiber optic infrastructures for critical control and data systems.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Analyze the principles of light propagation in single-mode and multi-mode fibers.
• Design optical power budgets to ensure reliable communication.
• Select appropriate fiber cable types for industrial and outdoor environments.
• Execute professional fiber terminations and connector installations.
• Perform high-quality Fusion Splicing and mechanical splicing.
• Utilize an OTDR to characterize fiber links and locate faults.
• Design fiber network topologies (Star, Ring, Mesh) for industrial sites.
• Troubleshoot signal attenuation and chromatic dispersion issues.
• Implement fiber optic patch panel and enclosure management.
• Maintain fiber optic hardware in hazardous and corrosive areas.
• Conduct comprehensive fiber link certification and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with international standards for fiber optic installation.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Telecommunication Technicians, Network Engineers, Instrumentation Specialists, and IT Infrastructure Personnel responsible for industrial fiber networks.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.