April 11, 2023 – April 12, 2023
You’ll learn the basics of fiber from cables and connectors to wavelengths and throughput including how to be safe when working with fiber optics. Next, Optical Line Terminals (OLT) to Optical Network Units (ONU) to understand the distribution. Now dive into Fiber-To-The-X (FTTx) solutions to understand fiber taps, drop networks and installing connectors. Finally, how to test and prove the speed and throughput exist to ensure your customer’s that fiber services are the future; and the future is NOW!
DATE - LOCATION: Same seminar - two locations, back-to-back dates
WHEN: Tuesday – April 11th 2023
WHERE: Holiday Inn Eau Claire South (4751 Owen Ayres Court, commonwealth Ave, Eau Claire, WI)
WHEN: Wednesday – April 12th 2023
WHERE: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center: 625 W. Rolling Meadows Drive Fond du Lac, WI
AGENDA:
- 8:30AM - 9:00AM: Registration - Continental Breakfast
- 9:00AM - 9:15AM: Chapter Business
- 9:15AM - 10:30AM: Fiber Theory & Safety, Terry Beron - Spectrum
- 10:30AM - 10:45: Break
- 10:45AM - Noon: Fiber Hardware, OLT to ONU, Jon Ural - Vecima
- 12:00PM - 1:00PM: Lunch
- 1:00PM - 2:15PM: Fiber Hardware, Tap Drop, Connectors, Pat Murray - CommScope
- 2:30 - 3:40PM: Fiber Troubleshooting and Test Equipment, Hartmut Marschall - EXFO
Attending this seminar will help prepare certification candidates in the following areas: Broadband Fiber Installer (BFI) and Broadband Transport Specialist (BTS).