Fiber
Optic Color Codes MiniCourse
Fiber
U MiniCourses are courses on a specific topic that you can
take in about an hour or less. They are based on questions
people ask FOA all the time, so the topics are recommended
by our readers.
Level: Basic
Intended For:
Designers
of fiber optic communications networks
Users
of fiber optic communications networks
Contractors and techs who install, operate and maintain
them.
Objectives:
From this self-study program you should learn:
How color codes are used to identify fiber optic
components
How color is used to ensure proper connections, especially
in splicing fibers
- Prerequisites
When
you finish, you can take an online test on this course to
qualify for a "Fiber U Certificate of Completion." The
test cost for a Fiber U MiniCourse is $10US.
Introduction
Color codes are used for identifying
fibers, cables, splices and connectors, ensuring correct
connections. Color codes are also an important part of
fiber optic cable plant documentation. It's important that
designers, installers and network operators understand the
importance of color codes. FOA highly recommends that
everyone involved with fiber optics bookmark the FOA Guide
page about color codes linked below as a reference to
ensure color coding is done correctly.
Assignments
For
this lesson plan you will be instructed to watch the
videos, read
the references
and take a quiz (Test Your Knowledge) to complete the
course.
Lesson
Plans
Watch
the video, read the section in the FOA Guide and take
the quiz. For this course, we recommend watching the
videos first and then reading the FOA Guide page on
Restoration. There is a short quiz you can use to check
your comprehension. The Certificate of Completion test
is based on those materials.
Videos: FOA
Lecture 61 Fiber Optic Color Codes
FOA Guide: Fiber
Optic Cable And Connector Color Codes
Test Your Comprehension
Fiber
Optic Color Codes Quiz
Download and print your own copy of the FOA Guide To Fiber Optic Color Codes or download this Color Code PDF to keep on your smartphone, tablet or computer.
When
you finish all the assignments you can take an online test
on this course to qualify for a "Fiber U Certificate of
Completion." The test cost is $10US.
Go here to take the Fiber
U "Fiber Optic Color Codes" Certificate of Completion
test. Here
are detail directions if this is your first time
taking a Fiber
U Certificate of Completion exam.
This information is
provided by The Fiber Optic Association, Inc. as a
benefit to those interested in teaching, designing,
manufacturing, selling, installing or using fiber optic
communications systems or networks. It is intended to be
used as an overview and/or basic guidelines and in no
way should be considered to be complete or
comprehensive. These guidelines are strictly the opinion
of the FOA and the reader is expected to use them as a
basis for learning, as a reference and for creating
their own documentation, project specifications, etc.
Those working with fiber optics in the classroom,
laboratory or field should follow all safety rules
carefully. The FOA assumes no liability for the use of
any of this material.
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