The fiber optic association fttx certification program links to. This pocket guide provides an introduction to ftth technology and testing during installation, activation and. The data transfer technologies in optical access networks. What the terms mean an introduction to the abcs of fiber optic testing. The source can be configured with up to four singlemode wavelengths 10nm, 1490nm, 1550nm, or 1625nm on a single output port for verifying fttx pon telecom, catv or governmentdefense fiber network applications. Figure 3 shows ponbased ftth system architecture where a pon connects several optical network terminations onts in customer. Passive optical network pon representing one of the most attractive ftth access network solutions, have been widely deployed for several years thanks to their ability to offer high speed services. These are set by the itu and ieee groups and, in the case of the itu, will address gpon gigabit pon, xgspon 10gbps pon, and ngpon2 standards. Pon is most widely accepted by main operators in the world. This is a handson, 3day course designed to provide students with a practical understanding of fttx networks. These are set by the itu and ieee groups and, in the case of the itu, will address gpon gigabit pon, xgs pon 10gbps pon, and ngpon2 standards. It is first technology choice and the trend of oan.
A ttc upgrade proposal using bidirectional 10gpon ftth technology article pdf available in journal of instrumentation 1004. However, the use of optics instead of traditional electrical transmission media in the first mile also brings about new challenges in access network. C04001c04001 april 2015 with 280 reads how we measure reads. Certified fttx specialized installer trfttx the fiber.
Anritsu offers a complete line of fttx and pon test equipment to ensure your networks will perform at their highest levels. The maxtester 730c max730c is designed for testing through ftth pon splitters for endtoend characterization. Fttx installer students will learn the difference between an active and a passive. Access network, ftth, pon, gpon, fiber optic, kosovo. The foa reference for fiber optics testing fiber to the. Design and implementation of a fiber to the home ftth. Passive optical network ponbased fibertothehome ftth is a solution that can break through the economic barrier of traditional pointtopoint solutions. Operating penalties in singlefiber operation 10gbs, 1024way split, 110km longreach optical accesnetworks. Pon has recently attracted much attention due to its low cost and high performance.
To troubleshoot and fix fttx network problems, an optical time domain reflectometry otdr test can be performed with any test wavelength, such as 10 or. The x in fttx stands for different things based on how close the fiber terminates to the end customer. Students seeking certification must complete the foa cfot program first to obtain their first level certification, then attend a short course on. Gaotek otdr with vfl for fttx and pon network gaootdr114. Fttxpon network overview fttx network basics the fttx architecture consists of a passive optical network pon that allows several customers to share the same connection, without any active components i. Ftth pon testing overview proper testing is a critical part of installing, activating and maintaining a pon. First of all, it is necessary to have a brief introduction of pon. In this post, we are going to introduce the abc of pon which mainly involves the basic components and related technology, including olt, ont, onu and odn. Design and implementation of a practical ftth network. Optimized for pointtopoint testing of passive optical networks pon within fttx. Design and implementation of a fiber to the home ftth access.
Fiberoptic telecommunications began generating interest in the late 70s, but it. Chapter 1 for instance, in the us and canada, technology, productivity and convenience has played a major role in society since the industrial revolution. Alquzwini college of engineering, alnahrain university, baghdad, iraq abstract this paper presents a step by step design and field implementation of a protected. New buzzwords fttx and pon have emerged and a new era is beginning. Foa cfosh certified fttx technician certification programs are now being introduced in many foaapproved schools. Testing fiber networks is only the final stage in a qualitycontrol life cycle. Pdf a ttc upgrade proposal using bidirectional 10gpon. Fttx pon technology and testing by andre girard, exfo exfo application note 110 the book on fttx edited by steve grady, adc telecommunications fttx concepts. Fttx installer students will learn the difference between an active and a passive optical network pon. Ftth technology is a great way to provide high bandwidth from the central office co to subscribers because it uses a passive optical network pon.
Type b protection in gpon ftth access network, the olt send and receive traffic through the standby gpon. It s all here, from attenuation to zero water peak. Feb 01, 2014 this is a program about the technology and markets affecting fiber to the home ftth or premises, presented at the neca show, boston, 2006. Technology implementation and operation provides an indepth treatment of the technology and implementation of fttx networks, discusses the environment that gave rise to fttx, provides a survey of the available fttx technologies, and gives users the stateoftheart knowledge needed for successful deployment of fttx the book includes handson project planning engineering. Comprehensive understanding of fttx network fs community.
The fiber optic association fttx certification program. Pon technology possibilities to their customers and analyze these two standards in terms of their performance, physical properties, implementation and testing requirements. Vfl vfl, short for visual fault locator, is a kind of device which is able to locate the. Optimized to test through optical splitters and characterize ftth. The fiber optic association fttx certification program cfxt. Design and implementation of a fiber to the home ftth access network based on gpon mahmoud m. Advantages of fttx and pon components of a pon system pon installation pon specifications pon measurement parameters pon troubleshooting selecting the right testing instrument conclusion testing fibertothex fttx networks that include passive optical network pon architectures presents unique challenges to service providers. Throughout the course, participants will start by learning the basics of each fttx technology starting from an introduction to architectural principles of access networks including the.
This system is not just costeffective, it increases reliability and makes network testing, measuring and monitoring easier. The mt9083 series otdrs are high performance, allinone testing tools to ensure the quality of your optical fibers including pons featuring up to a 1x128 split. Design and implementation of a practical ftth network dheyaa jasim kadhim department of electrical engineering. Fttx pon technology and testing by andre girard, exfo. The feeder fibers connecting co to fdh are typically the longest links in the pon, are usually the first fibers installed, and may include multiple splices. Pdf design and implementation of a fiber to the home ftth. Automatic trace diagnostics, onebutton setup and events detection. Proven superiority in characterizing doublestage splitters and closely spaced events. Ross of broadband properties for the ftth council pdf download. Fttx access networks and services quality assurance and. Fttx technology passive optical network technologies a passive optical network pon is a pointtomultipoint, fiber to the premises network architecture in which unpowered optical splitters utilizing brewsters angle principles are used to enable a single optical fiber to serve multiple premises, typically 32 to 128. The course then covers best practices for product selection and ideal placement for pointtopoint, distributed and centralized split network options. Handy, lightweight, powerful, tabletinspired design.
This handheld otdr is ideal for ftthpon testing, live fiber troubleshooting and metro range testing. We thank the following individuals for their time, effort and contributions, and acknowledge their original material and graphics, which have been included in this guide. What network owners and operators need to know certifying an ftth network confirms proper installation. The highest resolution for pon testing and the shortest pon dead zone to find more problems closer to the splitter than any other otdr. Fttxpon network testing fttx network architecture brings the power of fiber bandwidth closer and closer to subscribers doorsteps and, with it, comes the ability to support tripleplay services. User friendly interface, with high resolution color touch screen. This threeday class has been developed with 16 hours of classroom lecture and 8 hours of handson skills labs to provide practical understanding and handson skills required to properly troubleshoot and maintain fibertothehome fttx networks. Our guides are intended as a forum where experiences and approaches can be shared throughout. The maxtester 730c max730c is designed for testing through ftthpon splitters for endtoend characterization.
The ftth handbook has been produced by the ftth council europe and draws heavily on the expertise of its member companies. Fttx pon guide exfo15 in summary, the three wavelengths 10, 1490 and 1550 nm simultaneously carry different information and in. It also discusses the evolution paths for each of the standards and the challenges for such evolution. These may be tested as pointtopoint links before the splitter is installed at the. The environment for operators, investors and utilities is more challenging than ever and ensuring that the best technology choices and investments are made is essential. Feb 06, 2006 next, the book progresses from descriptions of pon and fibertothex fttx alternatives to their application to fibertothepremises fttp networks and, lastly, to essential measurement and testing procedures for network installation and maintenance. Fttx networks book technology and business training. Special section on fiber testing 7 plan ahead for testing the key to making fiber networks longlasting is to build in quality from the beginning and that means developing a testing plan along with a construction plan. Gponfttx technology training description this course is designed to give participants a detailed insight on the fundamentals of fttx gpon technology. Gaootdr114 otdr with vfl for fttx and pon network compact and durable, specialized for outdoor field test. Students seeking certification must complete the foa cfot program first to obtain their first level certification, then attend a short course on fttx that will prepare them for the cfosh exam. Ftth based on gpon technology is one of the techniques which can provide triple play services at a reasonable cost. Pdf the requirements for preventive maintenance of pointtomultipoint passive optical networks is investigated. Fttx now finally solves this problem in a winwin fashion.
Gps coordinates and images can be embedded into the otdr sor files and pdf test report provided the mttplus platform is configured with gps and. So we analyze the fttx networking models that based on the fiber cable and pon technology in this document. For instance, in the us and canada, technology, productivity and convenience has played a major role in society since the industrial revolution. Meeting the unique test challenges of fttx deployment. Alquzwini college of engineering, alnahrain university, baghdad, iraq abstract this paper presents a step by step design and field implementation of a protected gpon ftth access network serving users. Fttx fundamentals the history and future of fiber to the x. Pon couplers may have a second port on the upstream side just for testing or unused downstream connectors may be useful for testing, especially with otdrs. References used in creating this program that may be of interest to the student. In this course we discuss various network designs, installations, maintenance and troubleshooting. Fiber all the way to the home or business customer ftth or fttb. Fttxmdu test challenges within pon networks access network testing p2p short metro links live.
The mt9090a with mu909011a fault locator module is the. Vfl vfl, short for visual fault locator, is a kind of device which is able to locate the breakpoint, bending or cracking of the fiber glass. Ont management and control interface omci specification itut has created a standard management interface, called omci, between the olt and onuont, enabling mixedvendor networks, which is illustrated in figure 4. While fttx and pon are terms that are often used interchangeably, it is important to note that while ftth is the idea or service you provide, pon is the actual technology infrastructure and its implementation. Fiber opticfttx test otdrs exfo axs100 ac c e s s otdr powerful handheld units combining otdr and power meter functionalities, optimized for fttx pon certification and troubleshooting, as well as for premise network testing. Userfriendly graphical user interface and windows 8. We thank the following individuals for their time, effort and contributions, and acknowledge their original material and graphics, which have been included in. Fttx pon guide testing passive optical networks klinkmann.
Fttx pon technology and testing light brigade fiber. This handheld otdr is ideal for ftth pon testing, live fiber troubleshooting and metro range testing. Fttx osp design this threeday instructorled course begins with fundamental fiber and network component information relating to ftth network design considerations. The network equipment should be tested for optical power.
An overview of gpon in thean overview of gpon in the. Technology implementation and operation provides an indepth treatment of the technology and implementation of fttx networks, discusses the environment that gave rise to fttx, provides a survey of the available fttx technologies, and gives users the stateoftheart knowledge needed for successful deployment of fttx. Most fttx equipment has extensive self testing capability and that may prove sufficient for most testing. Testing fttx network is similar to other osp out side plant testing but the splitter and wdm add complexity. Fttx osp design light brigade fiber optic training. Fttx pon technology and testing light brigade fiber optic training. Ross of broadband properties for the ftth council pdf download fttx pon technology and testing by andre girard, exfo exfo application note 110.
Fttx pon guide exfo15 in summary, the three wavelengths 10, 1490 and 1550 nm simultaneously carry different information and in various directions over the same fiber. Introduction the requirement such as high bandwidth and capacity, high speed internet, hdtv, voip causes the thought for fttx access networks. All these types of pon architecture is shown in figure 4. Pdf a ttc upgrade proposal using bidirectional 10gpon ftth. Fiber opticfttx test otdrs exfo axs100 access otdr exfos axs100 access otdr combines the industrys leading otdr technology with power meter functionalities in one powerful handheld unit. Each source features waveid which can be used with compatible veex optical power meters for correct wavelength recognition. While most components are tested during the manufacturing process, they are tested again after splicing and installation of splitters and access terminals. Fttx pon outofservice otdr tests otdr testing is typically completed as the fttx pon is being deployed. Specifically designed for inservice pon troubleshooting. Today, in this part of the world, television remains the biggest and most popular vehicle of culture, perhaps more so than anywhere else. Mahmoud alquzwini at new jersey institute of technology. Fttx can use p2p links to reach the end users or a pon based p2mp topology. The deal, the second with this customer, will see the application of the companys enet flow processor technology in support of 200gbps capabilities on an upcoming xpon optical line terminal olt. Foa online guide fttx section foa reference guide to outside plant fiber optics, appendix b ftth primer by steven s.
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