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Inspections, tests and continuous corrections

By Steve Rogers,
Both inspections and tests of the installed cable network should not be left by the end of the project. Through constant tests during installation, problems, such as cable tension and high termination losses, can be detected and solved before they are extended. At the time of testing, each installer must use the documentation with the estimated optical loss calculations and acceptable losses to evaluate the test results. All installers should review their work with each other to ensure final quality.

What to do when something goes wrong? When faced with a problem, it is obvious that the one who has the responsibility to quickly decide if he can take care of the problem is the supervisor who is in place. If you can't, you should know who to call to go to the problem site and who to notify. A regular review of the progress of the project can minimize interruptions.

 Equipment failures may delay progress. However, if for example there is a problem in a fiber optic fuser, other parts of the project, such as cable routing, can continue until the fault is resolved and the splicing can be resumed. An experienced installer should check for termination problems. To fix them, new supplies may be needed, as well as a second overhaul by another experienced installer. When such problems arise, do not hesitate to contact the service provider.

At the end of the installation, all the personnel involved must meet, review the results of the project, update the information and decide if there are any additional steps that must be taken before the project is concluded.

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