An OTDR is a powerful tool for acceptance testing and for fault diagnosis of fibre optic cabling. This short course is designed specifically for those who want to build an in-depth knowledge of OTDR testing for telecoms networks.
We’ll briefly review routine testing issues before looking at the basic capabilities & limitations of an OTDR. You’ll learn to set up the OTDR correctly, carry out testing efficiently and effectively, using methodical filenaming & checking that results are valid. You’ll learn how to manage & control the complete testing process successfully from correctly interpreting test specifications, successful data acquisition, analysis & interpretation of results.
Is it the right course for you or your team?
This course is suitable for fibre test engineers responsible for the acceptance testing and fault diagnosis of fibre optic cabling within the telecoms environment. It is also suitable for managers, and technical support staff responsible for analysis of test results & production of test reports.
The course assumes a basic knowledge of fibre optic technology, & the terminology used in telecoms networks. It also assumes some previous knowledge of fibre testing. If you are new to fibre or fibre testing then you might like to consider the three day OTDR-TT course instead, or attend a COFI course first.
What will you be able to do after the course?
Find a course
The Advanced OTDR course is usually only available as a company closed course. However sometimes, if a company doesn’t have enough delegates for a full company course, then these may become public courses with a few places available. If you see dates advertised then get those places whilst you can!