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How long should a single optical cable reel be inspected

This step alone can consume up to 40 to 60 minutes, depending on the reel's size. It will also leave the cable exposed and vulnerable to potential damage. Then the cable sheath must be opened, fibers must be stripped and cleaned before it is ready for the operation. Single reel inspection work includes: checking, counting, appearance inspection and measurement of the specifications and quantity of optical cables and connecting equipment transported to the site, and measuring the main optoelectronic characteristics. Verify all equipment and components received comply with the project PO specification and shall conform to all applicable requirements, standards, and specifications prior to release to be used as part of the work. If it's a long outside plant cable with intermediate splices, you will probably want to verify the individual splices with an OTDR test also, since that's. Fiber Optic Testing Testing is used to evaluate the performance of fiber optic components, cable plants and systems.