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DECEMBER 2017 EDITION 203 2018 Event Calendar inside ▶ Standard U.S. Postage PAID Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc. Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc. 161 Clear Road, Oriskany, NY 13424 www.fiberinstrumentsales.com Looking Ahead in 2018 By Frank Giotto, FIS President and CEO Every year fiber optic technology continues to advance, thanks to the scientists, engineers and network designers who work in our dynamic industry. FIS is doing its part, and has developed exciting new products that are scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2018. Zeus FTTx Solution Program - Zeus™ is FIS’ portfolio of products that provide a simple, cost effect way for network operators to install FTTx systems. All Zeus products are compatible to ensure full interconnectivity. Zeus provides speed, convenience and exceptional value. Zeus FTTx products are warehoused right here in the U.S. and are ready to ship from our giant $10 million product inventory. Network owners and operators eagerly await the program’s nationwide rollout in January. Industry’s Best SOC - FIS engineers work hard to keep the FIS Cheetah™ Splice-On Connector at the head of the pack. Improvements for 2018 include increased pull strength for the 3mm SOC, which exceeds the industry GR 326 standard and far surpasses competitor SOCs. Also, a 4.8mm Cheetah SOC is being introduced that is designed specifically for drop cables. The 4.8mm version has the same exceptional pull strength as the 3mm SOC and both versions will be released in January. Active Patchcords - The new Active Patchcord from FIS is an inexpensive way to increase the bandwidth capacity of a single fiber by up to 18 fold. The patchcord contains two SFP connectors that contain active electronics, which convert optical signals to different wavelengths (multiplexing) for transmission over multiple pathways. New MTP/MPO Products - To support the industry’s growing use of MTP/MPO interconnects, FIS has developed two new products: MTP/MPO 12 Fiber Test Set - FIS’ new Test Set can test up to 12 fibers simultaneously, enabling super fast testing of high density connector ports. The new device is available in both single mode and multimode versions and is a fraction of the price of comparable testers. MTP/MPO Curing Oven - MTP/MPO connectors require special curing temperatures and timings that standard curing ovens don’t provide. FIS’ new MTP/MPO Curing Oven has time and temperature settings that are based on the specifications of MTP/MPO connector manufacturers. OM5 Cheetah™ SOC - Cabling and equipment manufacturers continue to make strides in pushing network speeds and transmission distances, as is evident in the latest OM5 performance standards. To support these higher speeds, FIS is introducing an OM5 version of its high-performance Cheetah Splice-On Connector (SOC). FIS Firecat 2 OTDR with Gigabit Tester - To ensure optimal network performance technicians have to determine whether installed fiber supports the 10 or 40 Gigabit performance required by network devices, as specified by their manufacturers. To make this determination, the technician must take into account the fiber type and the optical loss produced by splices, connectors and other causes of attenuation within the system. There are so many variables that technicians may have to reference a stack of spec sheets to get the answers they need. The new Firecat 2 OTDR makes this job a lot easier. This unique OTDR has a built-in Gigabit Tester that automatically cross- references built-in tables and provides a simple Pass/Fail reading to show whether the installed fiber meets performance requirements of 10 and 40 Gb network devices. The Pass/ Fail test result takes into account the fiber type, attenuation produced by splices and connectors, and any optical loss that may have resulted from the fiber installation process itself. Fiber Fence™ and Opti-Mag™ Security Systems - In today’s world, facilities need multiple levels of security to protect them from destruction, vandalism, terrorism and theft. To answer the call, FIS has enhanced its Fiber Fence perimeter monitoring systems with new Opti-Mag sensors and has made the system affordable enough for any type of facility, whether large or small. Remarkably, the Fiber Fence system can protect a 10 acre perimeter for under $1,000. Although the patented Fiber Fence systems are proprietary, they have universal interfaces; Fiber Fence can be used with other security systems to provide true multi-level security. In closing, I’d like to thank you for your business over the past year. In 2018, everyone at FIS is looking forward to serving you to the best of our ability, providing you with great service, competitive prices and the newest fiber optic products to make your work easier and more productive. All of us here at FIS wish you health, happiness and prosperity in the New Year. For more information about our new products and programs, please contact your FIS Sales Associate. FIBER INSTRUMENT SALES, INC. | WWW.FIBERINSTRUMENTSALES.COM | 1–800–5000–FIS (347)
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DECEMBER 2017 EDITION 203
2018 Event Calendar inside ▶
StandardU.S. Postage
PAIDFiber Instrument
Sales, Inc.
Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc.
161 Clear Road, Oriskany, NY 13424
www.fiberinstrumentsales.com
Looking Ahead in 2018By Frank Giotto, FIS President and CEO
Every year fiber optic technology continues to advance, thanks to the scientists, engineers and network designers who work in our dynamic industry. FIS is doing its part, and has developed exciting new products that are scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2018.
Zeus FTTx Solution Program - Zeus™ is FIS’ portfolio of products that provide a simple, cost effect way for network operators to install FTTx systems. All Zeus products are compatible to ensure full interconnectivity.
Zeus provides speed, convenience and exceptional value. Zeus FTTx products are warehoused right here in the U.S. and are ready to ship from our giant $10 million product inventory. Network owners and operators eagerly await the program’s nationwide rollout in January.
Industry’s Best SOC - FIS engineers work hard to keep the FIS Cheetah™ Splice-On Connector at the head of the pack. Improvements for 2018 include increased pull strength for the 3mm SOC, which exceeds the industry GR 326 standard and far surpasses competitor SOCs.
Also, a 4.8mm Cheetah SOC is being introduced that is designed specifically for drop cables. The 4.8mm version has the same exceptional pull strength as the 3mm SOC and both versions will be released in January.
Active Patchcords - The new Active Patchcord from FIS is an inexpensive way to increase the bandwidth capacity of a single fiber by up to 18 fold. The patchcord contains two SFP connectors that contain active electronics, which convert optical signals to different wavelengths (multiplexing) for transmission over multiple pathways.
New MTP/MPO Products - To support the industry’s growing use of MTP/MPO interconnects, FIS has developed two new products:
MTP/MPO 12 Fiber Test Set - FIS’ new Test Set can test up to 12 fibers simultaneously, enabling super fast testing of high density connector ports. The new device is available in both single mode and multimode versions and is a fraction of the price of comparable testers.
MTP/MPO Curing Oven - MTP/MPO connectors require special curing temperatures and timings that standard curing ovens don’t provide. FIS’ new MTP/MPO Curing Oven has time and temperature settings that are based on the specifications of MTP/MPO connector manufacturers.
OM5 Cheetah™ SOC - Cabling and equipment manufacturers continue to make strides in pushing network speeds and transmission distances, as is evident in the latest OM5
performance standards. To support these higher speeds, FIS is introducing an OM5 version of its high-performance Cheetah Splice-On Connector (SOC).
FIS Firecat 2 OTDR with Gigabit Tester - To ensure optimal network performance technicians have to determine whether installed fiber supports the 10 or 40 Gigabit performance required by network devices, as specified by their manufacturers.
To make this determination, the technician must take into account the fiber type and the optical loss produced by splices, connectors and other causes of attenuation within the system. There are so many variables that technicians may have to reference a stack of spec sheets to get the answers they need.
The new Firecat 2 OTDR makes this job a lot easier. This unique OTDR has a built-in Gigabit Tester that automatically cross-references built-in tables and provides a simple Pass/Fail reading to show whether the installed fiber meets performance requirements of 10 and 40 Gb network devices. The Pass/Fail test result takes into account the fiber type, attenuation produced by splices and connectors, and any optical loss that may have resulted from the fiber installation process itself.
Fiber Fence™ and Opti-Mag™ Security Systems - In today’s world, facilities need multiple levels of security to protect them from destruction, vandalism, terrorism and theft. To answer the call, FIS has enhanced its Fiber Fence perimeter monitoring systems with new Opti-Mag sensors and has made the system affordable enough for any type of facility, whether large or small. Remarkably, the Fiber Fence system can protect a 10 acre perimeter for under $1,000. Although the patented Fiber Fence systems are proprietary, they have universal interfaces; Fiber Fence can be used with other security systems to provide true multi-level security.
In closing, I’d like to thank you for your business over the past year. In 2018, everyone at FIS is looking forward to serving you to the best of our ability, providing you with great service, competitive prices and the newest fiber optic products to make your work easier and more productive.
All of us here at FIS wish you health, happiness and prosperity in the New Year.
For more information about our new products and programs, please contact your FIS Sales Associate.
FIBER INSTRUMENT SALES, INC. | WWW.FIBERINSTRUMENTSALES.COM | 1–800–5000–FIS (347)
JANUARY 2018January 14 - 17 • VZTUF, Austin, TX
January 27-28 • BiOS, San Francisco, CA Jan 30-Feb 1 • Photonics West, San Francisco, CA
Fiber Optic I & II (2-Day) FISU Training:January 8-9 • Miami, FL
January 10-11 • Orlando, FL January 23-24 • Albany, NY
FTTx (1-day) FISU Training:January 17 • Dallas, TX
DAS Interactive Online Training:See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated schedule
FEBRUARY 2018February 4-8 • BICSI Winter, Orlando, FL
February 13-15 • FTTH Conference, Valencia, SpainFebruary 27 • Federal Direct Access Show, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS *
Fiber Optic I & II (2-Day) FISU Training:February 5-6 • Dallas, TX
February 7-8 • Houston, TXFebruary 20-21 • Philadelphia, PA
FTTx (1-day) FISU Training:February 14 • Phoenix, AZ
DAS Interactive Online Training:See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated schedule
MAY 2018May 1-3 • Broadband Communications Summit, Austin, TX
May 7-10 • UTC Telecom, Palm Springs, CA May 20-24 - IEEE, Kansas City, MO
May 9 • Federal Direct Access Show, Ft. Drum, Watertown, NY *May 10 • Federal Direct Access Show, Rome Labs/Griffiss Park, Rome, NY *
May 16 • Federal Direct Access Show, Scott AFB, O’Fallon, IL *Fiber Optic I & II (2-Day) FISU Training:
May 7-8 • Los Angeles, CA May 9-10 • San Diego, CA
May 22-23 • Pittsburgh, PAFTTx (1-day) FISU Training:
May 9 • Louisville, KYDAS Interactive Online Training:
See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated schedule
JUNE 2018June 2-8 • InfoComm, Las Vegas, NV
June 4-6 - Fiber Connect, Nashville, TNJune TBD • Federal Direct Access Show, Hascom AFB, Bedford, MA *
June TBD • Federal Direct Access Show, Joint Base Lackland, San Antonio, TX * Fiber Optic I & II (2-Day) FISU Training:
See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated scheduleFTTx (1-day) FISU Training:
See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated schedule DAS Interactive Online Training:
See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated schedule
SEPTEMBER 2018September 6-8 • Mining Expo International, Las Vegas, NV
September 9-13 • 2018 BICSI Fall, San Antonio, TXSeptember TBD • NFOC 2018,Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, NY
Fiber Optic I & II (2-Day) FISU Training:See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated schedule
FTTx (1-day) FISU Training:See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated schedule
DAS Interactive Online Training:See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated schedule
OCTOBER 2018October 10 • Federal Direct Access Show, Offutt AFB, Omaha, NE *
October 14 • Federal Direct Access Show, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, MD *Fiber Optic I & II (2-Day) FISU Training:
See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated scheduleFTTx (1-day) FISU Training:
See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated scheduleDAS Interactive Online Training:
See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated schedule
2018 INDUSTRY EVENTS
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MARCH 2018March 12-15 • Data Center World, San Antonio, TX
March 13-15 • OFC, San Diego, CAMarch 1 • Federal Direct Access Show, Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, LA *
March 14 • Federal Direct Access Show, Dover AFB, Dover, DE *March 15 • Federal Direct Access Show,
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Wrightstown, NJ *Fiber Optic I & II (2-Day) FISU Training:
March 5-6 • Atlanta, GAMarch 7-8 • Nashville, TN
March 20-21 • Cleveland, OHFTTx (1-day) FISU Training:
March 7 • Jacksonville, FLDAS Interactive Online Training:
See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated schedule
APRIL 2018April 3-5 • TCEI EXPO, Belton, TXApril 9-12 • NAB, Las Vegas, NV
April 18 • Federal Direct Access Show, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, MD *April 25 • Federal Direct Access Show, Bureau of Fiscal Services, Parkersburg, WV *
Fiber Optic I & II (2-Day) FISU Training:April 9-10 • Seattle, WA
April 11-12 • Portland, OR April 24-25 • Baltimore, MD
FTTx (1-day) FISU Training:April 18 • Charlottesville, NC
DAS Interactive Online Training:See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated schedule
JULY 2018July 19 • Federal Direct Access Show, Robins AFB, Warner Robins, GA *
Fiber Optic I & II (2-Day) FISU Training:See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated schedule
FTTx (1-day) FISU Training:See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated schedule
DAS Interactive Online Training: See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated schedule
AUGUST 2018August 14-16 • ISE EXPO, Denver, Colorado
August 8 • Federal Direct Access Show, Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH *August TBD • Federal Direct Access Show, Joint Base Andrews, Campsprings, MD *
Fiber Optic I & II (2-Day) FISU Training:See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated schedule
FTTx (1-day) FISU Training:See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated schedule
DAS Interactive Online Training:See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated schedule
NOVEMBER 2018November 14-15 • ISC East, Javits Center, NYC
November TBD • Federal Direct Access Show, USDA/NITC, Kansas City, MO *Fiber Optic I & II (2-Day) FISU Training:
See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated scheduleFTTx (1-day) FISU Training:
See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated scheduleDAS Interactive Online Training:
See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated schedule
DECEMBER 2018December TBD • Federal Direct Access Show, MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL *
December TBD • Federal Direct Access Show, Patrick AFB, Cocoa Beach, FL *Fiber Optic I & II (2-Day) FISU Training:
See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated scheduleFTTx (1-day) FISU Training:
See www.fisuniversity.com for an updated scheduleDAS Interactive Online Training:
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ASKBRUNO“Are there any tips or tricks that I can use to improve my fusion splicing?”
Yes, here are three key things that will help to ensure your success.
• Perform an “arc test” prior to every splicing session.
• Fusion splicing requires that you use a “precision cleaver” as
opposed to a so-called “field cleaver”. To achieve the best possible
cleaves, replace or rotate the blades on your precision cleaver
sooner than recommended by the manufacturer.
• For maximum splicing performance, replace the electrodes
of your fusion splicer at the scheduled time, according to the
manufacturer’s recommendation. The fusion splicer will keep track
of the number of splices and alert you when the electrodes should
be replaced.
Q. I changed electrodes but I am still getting bubbles in the fused glass, resulting in weak splices that break. What do you suggest?
Again, make sure that you do an arc test prior to every splicing session.
The arc test will automatically adjust the position and power of the arc
to compensate for environmental conditions, electrode wear and the
melting characteristics of the fiber. After passing the arc test, the fusion
splicer will continue monitoring these environmental conditions.
If the splicer passes the arc test, you will see the word “good” (or similar)
appear on the display screen. If it fails the test, the fusion splicer will
automatically set itself to what it thinks the setting should be. Keep
performing the arc test until the unit passes.
The arc test should also be done when changing fiber types, replacing
electrodes, or when there has been significant changes in temperature,
humidity or barometric pressure (which the fusion splicer monitors
continually). Arc tests help you to achieve high quality, low loss splices on
a consistent basis.
Check out the upcoming Winter Edition of WaveLengths Magazine, which explains fusion splicing in great detail.
