SPL Splicing Operations · 13 Steps
Splicing Operations
Fiber splicing step by step: job preparation, closure and cable preparation, fiber identification, fusion splicing, testing, documentation and emergency restoration.
Steps in Order
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Job Preparation
Arrive with the right prints, matrix, materials, tools and a clean workspace so you splice it right the first time.
6 steps · 1 hold point
Safety for Splicing
Protect eyes, skin and lungs at the splice bench, and work safely in manholes, vaults and aerial positions.
8 steps · 1 hold point
Closure and Cable Preparation
Prepare each cable to the closure maker's dimensions, clamp the strength member, bond the armor and clean the tubes.
8 steps · 1 hold point
Mid-Span Access and Expressing Tubes
Open a cable at mid-span and reach only the fibers you need, without disturbing the express fibers that stay in service.
6 steps · 2 hold points
Fiber Identification and Routing
Identify every tube and fiber with the TIA-598 color code and route each one to the right tray position, every time.
4 steps · 1 hold point
Fiber Preparation: Strip, Clean, Cleave
Make a clean, flat, perpendicular fiber end that is ready to splice, with the protection sleeve already on the fiber.
5 steps · 1 hold point
Fusion Splicing (Single Fiber)
Make low-loss, mechanically sound single-fiber fusion splices, protect each one and store it in matrix order.
7 steps · 1 hold point
Ribbon (Mass Fusion) Splicing
Splice whole fiber ribbons at once with the same quality as single fibers, then protect and store them in splice matrix order.
10 steps · 1 hold point
Tray Organization and Labeling
Leave trays that anyone can read and re-enter without damaging fibers, with clear labels on trays, cables and the closure.
5 steps · 1 hold point
Closure Sealing, Grounding and Mounting
Seal, test, ground and mount the closure, and store the slack neatly within bend radius so the splices stay protected for years.
11 steps · 2 hold points
Testing and Acceptance
Prove every fiber meets the owner's acceptance criteria with bidirectional OTDR and power meter tests, and keep the files.
11 steps · 3 hold points
Documentation and Handoff
Deliver splice reports, standard .sor OTDR files, photos and an updated matrix the owner can use for years.
7 steps · 1 hold point
Emergency Restoration
Restore service fast and safely after a cable cut, using OTDR to find the fault, then make the repair permanent and documented.
5 steps · 3 hold points