Reflection Refraction Essay

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T.J. Johnson NT 1310 Physical Networking II Prof K. Pinkerton Activity 2 Reflection, Refraction and Optics Based on the discussion in class and on the text, I discovered the steps to connect a fiber optic connector. The steps will are as follows: Step 1: Cut the cable casing approximately 2” longer than required. Step 2: Be sure to install the strain relief boot on the cable’s end. Note that the boot will not fit over the connector. Step 3: If you are supplied with a crimp sleeve, install it with the connector. Step 4: Your manufacturer will supply you with a strip chart to use as guide. Step 5: Be sure to put the correct labels on the cable jacket, cut the jacket with the stripper and twist the jacket and pull it away from the cable to remove it. Now you are almost done. Step 6: Exposed the strength member by pulling it back; it will be cut to length in the final step. Step 7: Remember to strip away the tight-buffer and coating to the length shown on the strip chart in ¼” increments. Step 8: It is important to clean the fiber thoroughly with a lint-free wipe soaked in optical fiber cleaning fluid; any remaining coating will be removed in this process, by doing this the epoxy in the ferrule can bond with the cladding surface. The final step is Step 9: Using spears, cut the strength member to the length shown on the strip chart, and then distribute it evenly are the tight buffer. Please remember to follow all safety precautions, such as wearing gloves and eye protection in case the fiber should break as shown in the picture below: (Cables plus, n. d.) There is also an oven-cured epoxy method that follows different steps: The epoxy is injected into the connector and then the connector is assembled. Step 1: Turn on the curing oven and set the temperature as recommended by the epoxy manufacturer. Step 2: Mix the epoxy according to the

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