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Course Outline
Fiber Basics for OT Troubleshooting
- Applications of fiber in OT environments and how link issues impact operations
- Practical differences between single-mode and multimode fiber
- Common causes of communication loss, degradation, and intermittent faults
- Distinction between issues OT teams can diagnose in the field versus those requiring contractor repair
Safe Handling, Inspection, and Cleaning
- Eye safety, laser safety, and safe operation of fiber test equipment
- Proper handling of patch cords, connectors, ports, and jumpers
- Inspecting connector end faces for dirt, contamination, and damage
- Correctly cleaning connectors and verifying they are ready for retesting
Essential Diagnostic Tools
- Using a visual fault locator to identify visible breaks and severe bends
- Employing an optical power meter and light source to confirm signal presence and basic loss
- Using an inspection scope to assess connector condition prior to testing
- OTDR awareness - understanding what it displays, how to interpret basic results, and when to escalate for OTDR testing
Practical Troubleshooting Workflow
- Confirming symptoms and gathering relevant information from the affected link
- Applying a check, inspect, clean, retest workflow
- Isolating likely causes such as dirty connectors, excessive loss, macro bends, or fiber breaks
- Distinguishing between probable fiber problems and issues related to ports, transceivers, or devices
Field Scenarios, Documentation, and Escalation
- Troubleshooting scenarios involving no link, intermittent communication, and high attenuation
- Recording test results and observations in a clear field report
- Communicating findings to internal support teams or external contractors
- Knowing when to cease testing and escalate for repair or specialist diagnostics
Hands-On Practice and Review
- Guided exercises using typical OT fiber fault scenarios
- Applying the full troubleshooting workflow from symptom identification to escalation decision
- Review of best practices, common mistakes, and next steps
Requirements
- Fundamental understanding of network infrastructure and communication links
- Some experience in troubleshooting network or OT communication issues in the field
- Basic practical experience with cabling, ports, and network devices
Audience
- OT technicians
- Network and communications support staff
- Field personnel tasked with first-line diagnosis of fiber issues
7 Hours
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- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from 1600 € + VAT*
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