Fiber Optics Technician's Manual (Paperback)

by Jim Hayes (Author)
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Product Description
Here's an indispensable piece of "equipment" for all technicians and electricians eager to learn more about optimal fiber optic design and installation and pick up the latest troubleshooting tips and techniques. A handy Glossary clarifies even the most difficult technical terms, while a standards section points out the regulations governing the field. 100 illustrations.

About the Author
Jim Hayes is President of Fotec Inc. the Boston Based fiber optic test equipment company he founded in 1981. Originally educated as a physicist and astronomer at Vanderbilt University Jim has been involved with the electronics and test instrumentation industry since 1968. He has been involved exclusively with fiber optics since 1980. During this time he has participated in many international standardization programs including having written many US and International standard test procedures for fiber optic components and participated in the development of standards for fiber optic networks like FDDI. Jim is still active in international standards and calibration activities. In addition he is the founder and chairman of Fiber U the fiber optic training conference and Treasurer of The Fiber Optic Association the professional society for fiber optics. Jim is a frequent contributor to Fiberoptic Product News Electrical Contractor and The Electrical Distributor. He regularly organizes and presents training programs in communications cabling for trade shows and conferences.

Product Details

• Paperback: 225 pages
• Publisher: Delmar; 1st edition (January 22, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0827374267
• ISBN-13: 978-0827374263
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,466,433 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Fiber Optic Technicians Manual, November 3, 2005

By	James E. Hayes "Jim Hayes" (Fallbrook, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Fiber Optics Technician's Manual (Paperback)

Hi, I'm Jim Hayes, editor/author of The Fiber Optic Technicians Manual, with the third edition just released.
I'd like to clear up the confusion created by Mr. Cooke. Delmar Learning, the publisher of the book, also offers two companion books, an Instructor's Guide that provides guidance to instructors using the book in their classes and a laboratory manual for guiding students through hands-on activities that develop skills in fiber optic installation.
The Instructor's Guide has suggestions on how to structure classes using the book as well as answers to all the chapter exercises. The Lab Manual has step-by-step instructions on setting up and teaching labs in fiber optics. The instructor teaching a class with this book should have both manuals in addtion to the textbook to teach a class. A reader interested in developing skills in fiber optic installation only needs the Lab Manual.
We also offer complete instructor teaching packages based on the books and self-study programs through VDV Academy ([...])
If you want to learn about fiber optics and how to design and install networks using fiber optics (or teach it), this is a booked aimed directly at you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD Installers book, March 14, 2007

By	Etson R. Guerra Aguilar - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Fiber Optics Technician's Manual, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

Its a very good book, which starts reviewing from basics to intense data related to the topic of Fiber Optics.
Basics its very important , its like the foundation of knowledge to me, like breakfast is the most important food of the whole day..
I recommend this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great starter book!, February 16, 2009

By	J. Mccoy "XtremeMan" (Oldsmar, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Fiber Optics Technician's Manual (Paperback)

If your new to the business, or just want a refresher, who better than Jim Hayes to provide the material....he's the "Old Man" of the Fiber Optics field. This is a well-written manual that covers just about everything you need to know about fiber optics...history, nomenclature, splicing and terminating..it's all here. jtm