New Structure – Optical Networks
The new structure has been given a grant to make its network state of the art by making it a fiber optic network. This paper will include what hardware will be necessary for the inside of the building and outside of the building and how we would expand the fiber to an adjacent building if it is built. This paper will also describe the safety procedures that will be followed during the fiber installation.
INSTALLATION HARDWARE
PULLING EYE- When running a cable through a wall, conduit or other inaccessible space a pulling eye can be an indispensable tool. This device is specially designed to attach to the strength member of the cable at one end and a pulling line on the other. The pulling line is used to pull the eye with the attached cable through an inaccessible space. This allows you to pull the cable and protect the fiber ends from damage.
PULL BOX – A pull box is usually installed after a long straight run or every time the set of turns totals 180 degrees or more. The pull box is used to create a intermediate opening for the pulling cable to reduce the length of cable being pulled through the conduit or to reduce the number of turns the cable is being pulled through at a given time. It is important to keep in mind the bend radius of the cable when using a pull box.
SPLICE ENCLOSURES – Splice enclosures can take many forms depending on their location and application. Splice enclosures can be typically place in one of the two following categories. 1. Radial Splice Enclosures – radial splice enclosures have cables enter and exit the enclosure on the same side. 2. Axial Splice Enclosures – Axial splice enclosures have cables enter and exit on opposite ends of the enclosure.
Enclosures designed for outdoor use are environmentally sealed. Typically all enclosures will include: * A strain relief system that ensures the