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Course Outline
Fibre Fundamentals for OT Troubleshooting
- The role of fibre in OT environments and how link issues impact operations
- Single-mode and multimode fibre explained in practical field terms
- Common causes of communication loss, degradation, and intermittent faults
- Distinguishing between issues OT teams can diagnose on-site versus those requiring contractor repair
Safe Handling, Inspection, and Cleaning
- Eye safety, laser safety, and the safe use of fibre test equipment
- Proper handling of patch cords, connectors, ports, and jumpers
- Examining connector end faces for dirt, contamination, and physical damage
- Correct cleaning procedures and verification for retesting
Essential Diagnostic Tools
- Using a visual fault locator to detect visible breaks and severe bends
- Employing optical power meters and light sources to verify signal presence and basic loss
- Utilising an inspection scope to assess connector condition prior to testing
- OTDR awareness – understanding what it shows, interpreting basic results, and knowing when to escalate for OTDR testing
Practical Troubleshooting Workflow
- Validating symptoms and collecting relevant data from the affected link
- Implementing a check, inspect, clean, and retest methodology
- Isolating likely causes such as dirty connectors, excessive loss, macro bends, or fibre breaks
- Differentiating fibre issues from problems related to ports, transceivers, or devices
Field Scenarios, Documentation, and Escalation
- Addressing scenarios involving no link, intermittent communication, and high attenuation
- Recording test results and observations in a clear field report
- Communicating findings effectively to internal support teams or external contractors
- Determining when to cease testing and escalate for repair or specialist diagnostics
Hands-On Practice and Review
- Guided exercises based on typical OT fibre fault scenarios
- Applying the complete troubleshooting workflow from initial symptom to final escalation decision
- Reviewing best practices, common pitfalls, and recommended next steps
Requirements
- Fundamental understanding of network infrastructure and communication links
- Practical experience troubleshooting network or OT communication issues in the field
- Basic hands-on familiarity with cabling, ports, and network devices
Audience
- OT technicians
- Network and communications support staff
- Field personnel responsible for initial fibre issue diagnosis
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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