FIA breakfast seminar 20 March 2002: testing, the latest challenge.
Released 18 February 2002

For the first 2002 seminar in the Fibreoptic Industry Association’s popular series of breakfast seminars, Mike Gilmore, Technical Director of the FIA and Chairman of BSI TCT7/-/1 and Convenor CLC TC215 WG1, will give a presentation on the latest procedures and standards for testing fibre optic cables, an area of great importance as bandwidths rise inexorably.

Testing is becoming increasingly critical within the total installation process.  Most importantly, cables must be tested to the appropriate specifications using the correct methods– not as easy as it might appear.  Testing is logical and straightforward, providing the recommended procedures are followed; ignore the rules and all sorts of errors can creep in.  Attend this seminar and learn how to test accurately, quickly - and reliably.

Gigabit Ethernet and other high bandwidth protocols place serious demands on the integrity of the physical infrastructure and the introduction by several manufacturers of LSPM testers, combined light source and power meters, can give very misleading results if deployed incorrectly.

As usual, the seminar will be held at Bisham Abbey, Marlow, Buckinghamshire.  Starting at 0900 (breakfast from 0815) on 20 March 2002, the cost is £45.00 for members and £125.00 for non-members; to book a place please contact the FIA Secretariat on 01763 273039 or e-mail jane@fiasec.demon.co.uk.

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Notes to Editors.

For further information:

FIA commercial contact:
Andrew Watson		
Commercial Director
c/o Molex Premise Networks
tel: 01489 572111
fax: 01489 559130
arwatson@molex.com

FIA administrative contact:
Jane Morrison		
Fibreoptic Industry Association	
The Manor House 
Buntingford
SG9 9AB
tel: 01763 273039	
fax: 01763 273255	
jane@fiasec.demon.co.uk
www.fibreoptic.org.uk


Agency contact:
Nigel May		
Parkfield
Parkfield House
Damerham
SP6 3HQ
tel: 01725 518321
fax: 01725 518378
Nigel_May@parkfield.co.uk
www.parkfield.co.uk

      The Fibreoptic Industry Association represents more than 80% of UK companies involved in the manufacture or installation of fibre optic components and systems for voice and data communications.  The Association provides advice to end-users, runs training and qualification services for its members, contributes to the development of national and international standards and generally represents the interests of the fibre industry. Its web site, www.fibreoptic.org.uk provides a free online reference service to all visitors.


                                                                                                     








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