What are the commonly used fiber optic tools

The construction and maintenance of optical cables in the optical communication industry are gradually increasing, which has led to an increasing demand for various optical fiber tools. Common fiber optic tools on the market include fiber optic strippers, fiber optic strippers, fiber optic cutting shears, etc. There are many types and the uses of various tools are also different. Are you really familiar with them? Do you know when to use what kind of fiber tools? 1、 Fiber optic stripper is a fiber optic tool used to peel tightly wrapped fibers, typically used to peel tightly wrapped fibers when welding them. There are three common types of fiber optic cable strippers on the market now: the first type is the FTTH fiber optic cable stripper; The second is a three hole fiber stripper; The third type is the CFS-2 fiber stripper; FTTH fiber optic cable stripper, as the name suggests, is a specialized fiber optic stripper for FTTH FTTH. It has small size, light weight, simple operation, smooth cut, and convenient carrying. The three hole fiber stripper adopts a three hole segmented stripping design, which can be used without adjustment and can quickly and accurately peel 2-3mm and 900 μ M to 250 μ m、250 μ M to 125 μ M optical fibers without damaging them. CFS-2 fiber stripper for stripping 125 μ 250 for m optical fibers μ M coating, two holes can peel off the outer sheath of the tail fiber. II. Fiber optic cable cutting cutter is a fiber optic tool used to cut aramid fibers in optical cables. Their blades are made of high carbon steel, sharp and tough, and can easily cut aramid fibers in optical cables. They are typically used for fiber optic cable welding and are used in conjunction with fiber optic strippers or fiber optic strippers. So how to use fiber optic cable cutting scissors to cut aramid fibers? There are only three steps required: first, use a fiber stripper to peel off the outer sheath of the fiber; Then remove the stripped outer sheath of the optical fiber; Finally, fiber optic cable cutting scissors can be used to cut exposed aramid fibers. III. Fiber optic cable peeling machine is a fiber optic tool that can cut the insulation layer of circular cables with a diameter greater than or equal to 25mm in both longitudinal and circumferential directions. Because the optical cable peeling machine can completely peel off various insulation layers (such as the outer sheath of the optical cable, the loose sleeve of the optical cable, etc.), and its cutting depth can be adjusted, with a cutting depth of up to 5mm. It can generally be used to cut the insulation layer of other circular optical cables such as communication cables, low-voltage cables (PVC insulation layer), medium voltage cables (PVC insulation layer), or optical cables. The specific cutting method is as follows: the operator holds the optical cable with one hand, presses the cable stripper with his thumb, and holds the handle of the cable stripper with the other hand, cutting in any direction guided by his thumb. Four. The selection of fiber optic tools is based on the detailed introduction of fiber optic strippers, fiber optic cutters, and fiber optic strippers above. I believe you should know exactly when to use which fiber optic tool for operation: 1. When splicing optical fibers, choose a fiber stripper to peel off the tightly wrapped fibers; 2. When fusing optical fibers, select an optical cable cutter to cut off the aramid fibers in the optical cable; When cutting outdoor optical cables and cables, choose cable stripping pliers to peel off insulation layers such as the central loose sleeve and PE/PVC outer sheath. Network cable tools are essential tools for network management, such as identifying network fault points and resolving network cable faults. What hardware tools do network administrators usually need to provide themselves with? Next, this article will mainly introduce the commonly used tools for network cable management: wire stripping pliers, wire breaking pliers, network cable testers, cable testers/wire inspectors, and underground cable detectors. 1、 Stripping knife 1. What are adjustable wire stripping knives and portable small wire stripping knives? The adjustable wire stripping knife has a compact and exquisite appearance, and the cutting depth of the blade is adjustable, making it convenient to strip cables of different specifications such as soft flat wires, fine round wires, and network cables. They are equipped with safety locks for easy and secure storage. They are professional tools for cutting and stripping wires. Portable wire stripping pliers are a tool used to remove protective covers around network cables, telephone cables, or UTP/STP twisted pairs when preparing to install plugs or trapezoidal sockets. It can help users accelerate the maintenance process of fiber optic networks and avoid excessive network downtime. Secondly, lead wire bonding tool 1. What is a wire bonding tool? Wire bonding tools, also known as cloning tools, are small hand tool for telecom and network technicians. Typically, it is used to insert cables into insulated displacement connectors of terminal blocks, terminal blocks, Keystone modules, and surface mount boxes. The wiring tool is an industry standard applicable to all 110Connect terminals and can be used for 110 terminals such as 110Connect and SL series module sockets. It is a professional wiring tool for comprehensive wiring. 2. How to use the soldering tool ① After arranging the soldering sequence, place the soldering knife in the soldering position. (2) Press the wire cutter firmly to cut the excess cable, with the cutting edge of the wire cutter facing outward. ③ Complete. ④ Connect terminal devices such as 110 connectors. III. Network cable tester 1. What is a network cable tester? The network cable tester includes the host and auxiliary equipment. Mainly used for network testing, remote line detection, and coaxial cable testing. It is powerful, practical and convenient. The automatic scanning mode can be quickly tested. At the same time, the ergonomic streamline shape design and anti fall and anti light design are adopted. The lines are smooth and simple, which is more in line with the construction site. 2. How to use the network cable tester (1) How to use the two in one multi-function tester. ① Turn on the power switch of the host, and the indicator light of the host will light up, so that you can automatically scan and test. Test results 1-8 jump sequentially, indicating that the network cable is connected. ② Test twisted pairs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, G one by one to determine which one (pair) is wrong, short circuit or open circuit. (2) If the wiring is normal, the display is as follows: (1) If conducting a network cable test, the indicator lights 1-8 will flash in sequence under normal circumstances. ② If testing the phone line, 3-4 indicator lights will flash normally in sequence. (3) If the wiring is abnormal, it will display as follows: ① If the network cable such as Line 3 is short circuited, the No. 3 light of the main tester and remote testing terminal will not light up. ② When several cables are blocked, they do not light up, and when less than two network cables are connected, they do not light up When two network lines fail, such as Line 2 and Line 4, the display is as follows: The main tester remains unchanged: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-G The remote testing terminal is 1-4-3-2-G. Four. Cable tester/wire inspector 1. What is a cable tester/wire inspector? It mainly consists of a tester, a receiver, and a remote identifier. It has various line status testing functions such as cable length testing, line finding, alignment, string winding, and breakpoint testing. Able to check line errors and measure cable length; Can be used as a receiver to search for cables such as Category 5, telephone lines, coaxial cables, etc; It can remotely identify and test the connection between cables and RJ45 and BNC. Cable testers/wire inspectors are practical tools for engineers and technicians to install and maintain weak links such as communication lines and comprehensive wiring systems. 5、 How to select tools on-site? I believe that after introducing the above network cable tools such as wire stripping pliers/wire cutters/network cable testers/cable testers/underground cable detectors, you have a clear understanding of the selection of network cable tools: 1. When cutting or peeling cables of different specifications, choose a wire stripper; 2. When inserting the cable into the insulated displacement connector of the solder wire end, terminal block, Keystone module, and surface mount box, select the solder wire cutter for operation; 3. When testing the network, remote testing of lines, and coaxial cable testing, select a network cable tester; 4. When conducting cable length testing, line search, line alignment, series winding, breakpoint and other line status tests, select a cable tester/line inspector for operation; 5. When locating the path of a wall or underground live cable, choose an underground cable detector. With the widespread application of optical fibers in high-speed communication, high-performance, reliable, and stable optical fibers are crucial for networks. Fiber optic failures can seriously affect the performance and normal operation of the network, so fiber optic testing is a very important task. There are various optical fiber testing tools on the market, such as red pen, Optical power meter, laser stabilized light source, optical fiber microscope, etc. How to choose these fiber optic testing tools? If you want to know when to use them, you first need to know what they are and what their functions are. Non transitive verb optical fiber test tool 1. The red light pen of optical fiber test tool, namely optical fiber fault detection pen, is a kind of optical fiber test tool, which is mainly used to detect the connectivity of optical fiber and locate the fault point of optical fiber. Usually, in order to avoid network malfunction after fiber optic connection, a red light pen is used to check the connectivity of each fiber optic jumper before connecting it. If the red light pen remains on, it indicates good fiber connectivity and can be used. In addition, when the optical fiber breaks or bends, etc. If network faults occur, a red light pen can be used to detect fiber optic jumpers, which can quickly and effectively identify faulty fiber optic jumpers and replace them in a timely manner, making network maintenance more convenient. 2. Fiber optic inspection tool Fiber optic microscope is a fiber optic inspection tool used to detect contamination on the end face of fiber optic connectors. It has the characteristics of 400 times optical magnification, clear and realistic images, fast, accurate, and efficient. There are two common types of fiber optic microscopes on the market now: handheld fiber optic microscopes and desktop fiber optic microscopes; A handheld fiber optic microscope can detect the end faces of FC/SC/LC fiber optic jumpers/pigtails (male) fiber optic connectors (such as scratches, contamination, dents, etc.), while a desktop fiber optic microscope can detect the end faces of MTP/MTRJ/MPO/LC/SC fiber optic jumpers. Due to the pollution of fiber optic connectors, it can increase the attenuation of optical signals, reduce the performance of the fiber optic, and even cause the failure of the fiber optic link. Therefore, before connecting the fiber optic connector, it is necessary to use a fiber optic microscope to inspect the end face of the fiber optic connector. If the end face is contaminated, it should be cleaned before connecting. If the damage is severe (such as concave end face), the optical fiber should be replaced. III. Optical fiber test tool Optical power meter Optical power meter is a kind of optical fiber test tool, which is used to measure the absolute optical power and relative loss of a section of optical fiber. Generally, the Optical power meter is used together with a stable light source to measure the loss of the optical fiber jumper, check its continuity, and detect the transmission quality of the optical fiber link. It can be used for fiber optic communication, fiber optic CATV, fiber optic laboratory measurement, and other fiber optic measurements. Optical power meter is more accurate than OTDR in measuring optical loss. Four. Laser stabilized light source for fiber optic testing tools. Laser frequency stabilized light source is a kind of fiber testing tool, which is used together with Optical power meter to measure the relative loss of fiber. Due to the need for a light source to measure fiber loss, connection loss, and optical reception sensitivity in fiber optic communication, while a laser stabilized frequency light source emits light of known power and wavelength to the fiber optic system, it is necessary to use a laser stabilized frequency light source when measuring fiber loss, connection loss, and optical reception sensitivity. Verb (abbreviation of verb) The selection of optical fiber testing tools After the introduction of four common optical fiber testing tools, red light pen, optical microscope, Optical power meter and stable light source, I believe you have fully understood their functions and have a better understanding of the selection of optical fiber testing tools: 1. Select a red light pen when testing fiber connectivity and locating fault points; 2. When detecting contamination on the end face of fiber optic connectors, choose a fiber optic microscope; 3. When measuring absolute optical power and relative loss, choose Optical power meter and laser frequency stabilized light source.