You need fiber optic tools for installation and maintenance of your fiber optic cables. The different types of tools that you need for your work are:
Splicing tools
From their name, these are tools that you use to melt the optical fibers together. There are many types of these tools that you can go with. They include: fusion splice, optic cleaver, heat oven, fiber splice protection sleeves and others. There are two types of splicing that you can use: mechanical and fusion splicing. In mechanical splicing, you use splicing tools to hold two fiber ends of the optic cable thus enabling light to pass from one fiber to the other.
In fusion splicing, you use a machine to align the fiber ends and then fuse or weld together glass ends using an electric arc. This method of fusion is preferred by many as it produces a continuous connection between the fibers thus ensuring that very little light is lost.
Fiber inspection tools
They are used in the production and troubleshooting of fiber optics. Just like any other units, the optic fibers develop problems and you have to identify the problems for the units to continue working effectively. There are many aspects of the cable that you can test. You can test the amount of power that the cable is transmitting, breakages in the cable and any other aspect that you may be interested in.
There are many testing tools that you can use. You can use: faulty locator, optical identifier, optic power meter, and optical time domain reflectometer. For you to get ideal results when testing the optic cable you should use the right tool for the test that you are interested in. Different testing tools require different testing procedures; therefore, you should understand how to test them effectively for you to get ideal results.
Cleaning tools
For the optic cable to transmit light effectively it should be free of dirt, oil, dust and other contaminants. The main areas that need cleaning are connectors and ferrules. When cleaning, avoid touching the cable with your naked hands. This is to avoid contaminating the cables. You should also reduce the chances of damaging the cable ends. Best products to clean these areas are alcohol and wipes. You should be careful when cleaning and ensure that you don’t damage the cables in the process.
Conclusion
These are the different types of optic cable tools that you need. Always ensure that you use the right tool for the right work.
