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AZFO is an IT company specializing in creating customized digital solutions, including websites, applications, and software tailored to the specific needs of each client
The AZFO (A to Z Fibre Optic Ltd) have been working with optical fibre routes for over 20 years,
providing services such as fusion splicing, testing and fibre optic cables,
We have a complete support team in the office. Including staff with engineering and fibre optic installation backgrounds. Therefore you’ll find our support team helpful throughout your project. From the first call, during works, and once work is completed. Our team are on hand every step of the way.
So, if you have any queries or concerns, they’ll be dealt with immediately to ensure your experience with AZFO (A to Z Fibre Optic ) Services
OUR FIBRE OPTIC SERVICES
SOME FIBRE OPTIC PROJECTS
FUSION SPLICING
FUSION SPLICING
Whether the splicing is done to complete new construction or repair damaged cable in an emergency situation,
you can be sure that your network is in experienced hands and that the results will be of the highest quality.
Broken fiber because of excessive bending.
A disconnected cable.
Signal loss due to a cable span that is too long.
Signal loss due to a bad connector.
Signal loss due to faulty splices or too many splices.
Inadequate transmitting power.
Faulty connection to the patch panel
Better bandwidth. Fibre optic cables have much greater bandwidth than metal cables. …
Higher bandwidth means faster speed. …
Longer transmission distances. …
Greater flexibility. …
Improved latency. …
Stronger security.
OTDR TESTING
OTDR TESTING
An OTDR requires much more technical expertise and training to use, and testing is generally much slower. So the labour expense of using an OTDR may be considerably higher. Expert labour to operate an OTDR may not be available in the required timescale, when a simpler loss test set can be operated faster and with lower skill levels. An OTDR may have a hidden expense due to the cost of training and the requirement to keep specialised technical staff available on call, for the operational life of a system. The message here is simple: where possible, use instruments that require modest skill levels and a minimal number of personnel.
It helps in detecting problems along the length of the channel that may affect the reliability of the system over the long term. OTDR also detects the sharp bends caused in fiber cable during installation of the cable
ILM TESTING
ILM TESTING
Insertion Loss Measurement testing is a measurement of the loss, or attenuation, of a fibre optic cable component or system. This is normally measured with a light source and an optical power meter, or alternatively a loss test set that incorporates both a light source and power meter.
The operation and benefits of an OLTS
An Optical Loss Test Set is a mainstay for testing fiber optic cabling. The OLTS tests for the total amount of light loss on the fiber link.
The test is performed with a light source which produces a continuous wave at specific wavelengths connected to one end of the fiber.
A power meter with a photo detector is connected to the opposite end of the fiber link. The detector measures optical power at the same
wavelengths produced by the light source. Working in concert, these devices determine the total amount of light lost.
The measured loss is compared to a specified loss budget for the link to determine if it passes this “Basic” or “Tier 1” certification.
Tier 1 certification is described in standards such as Telecommunications Industry Association’s (TIA’s) TSB140 bulletin entitled
“Additional Guidelines for Field-Testing Length, Loss and Polarity of Optical Fiber Cabling Systems.” Tier 1 certification is required
for virtually all fiber optic links today.
TERMINATION FIBRE
TERMINATION FIBRE
Fibre cables are installed in the duct, they will need to either be spliced together to make one concatenated link, or terminated to allow equipment or patch cables to be plugged into the ends.
Fibre splicing is normally achieved by stripping a section of coating of the end of the fibre, cleaving the fibre to produce a flat end face, and putting the fibre into a fusion splicing machine.
The same procedure is repeated for the other fibre end, and the fusion splicing process then heats both fibre ends and pushes them together. The welded, or spliced, fibre join is then protected with a heat shrink splice protection sleeve
SURVEING FIBRE
SURVEING FIBRE OPTIC
Undertaking all works associated with and including the surveying and planning of optimal fibre optic (FTTP/FTTH) routes for the client. In time this could also include organisation and management of operatives/work streams
- Attending sites to determine the best installation route for fibre optic network lines.
- Understanding and surveying existing fibre optic network infrastructure including ducts and potentials for upgrades.
- Surveying fibre routes through buildings and MDU’s.
- Interpreting telecom design blueprints and construction maps.
- Completing survey documentation job packs
- Carrying out area surveys to ascertain whether any obstructions will prevent installation.
- Meeting with clients to resolve any issues preventing the project receiving approval to move forward.
- Completing all necessary steps to ensure wayleaves, permits, re-routes, timescales and agreements are obtained correctly.
JOINING FIBRE OPTIC
JOINING FIBRE OPTIC
Joining fiber cable – what are the options?
Splicing in the field
Field-fit connectors
Pre-connectorized or factory-terminated
Pre-connectorization and field-fit/splicing
80% of costs for an FTTP deployment goes on labor. Removing the need to field-fit connectors, means that lower skilled labor is required, making it a more economical solution than field termination of fiber cables. Obviously, if you have ready access to staff trained in fusion splicing that will provide a different option to consider instead of factory-termination
The alternatives for connecting fiber offer different
advantages dependent on an operator’s existing equipment
and the skill levels of its staff. It is therefore vital to
balance cost and reliability, not just for the deployment but
over the entire life of the installation,
when choosing the best method for individual needs
If you’d like to contact us and get in touch with us requesting any of our Electrical & Mechanical services, surveys or quotations you can do so by phone, email or by post. If you email us, we’ll always contact you within 1 working day.