Specifications

Technology Upgrade Testing 28 7700-2
1224_01
1. Fiber cable shall be tested with a light power meter.
a. Multimode at 850nm and 1300nm, and single mode at 1310nm and 1550nm
shall be tested by the light meter.
b. Power meter testing shall have a range of +20 dBm.
c. Testing at both wavelengths shall appear on the readout at one time for both
multimode and single mode.
d. All connector types shall be available for testing.
e. Resolution of testing shall be to 1 foot.
2. All fibers shall be tested prior to any splice (other than pigtails) being closed and
secured.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Testing shall be completed after fiber is installed inside the fiber patch panel and the fiber
panel has been put together.
B. All cables and panels where cables terminate shall be labeled with the cable label or name
of each individual cable. Identify how each cable and panel will be labeled.
3.02 PREPARATION
A. Terminate all cables in proper color code sequence
B. Clean any surfaces where an adhesive label is to be installed.
3.03 CAT-6 AND FIBER CABLE TESTING
A. Cable tests for CAT 6 cables shall be provided for each user CAT-6 cable.
1. Prior to beginning the testing, the Contractor shall provide the Engineer with a notice
that testing will begin. Written notice shall be given at least 3 business days prior to
testing beginning.
2. Tester shall be calibrated each day with manufacturer provided calibration cable.
3. Tests shall be saved under each cables unique location identifier.
4. Contractor shall provide the correct cables and probes specifically for the cable and
modular jacks that are being tested.
5. During the test the tester shall be set to check all “Network Tests.”
6. Test results shall be provided in hard copy and soft copy. Along with the soft copy,
provide a copy of the software required to read the test results.
7. Contractor shall supply 2 copies of the paper results and 2 copies of the file results.
8. Provide all paper results in 3-ring binders. Binders shall have a cover that shows the
job name, job number, building and closet where the cables were tested, and the
range in the location identifiers of the cables tests provided.
9. Tester shall be set to match the cable being tested.
10. Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all cables pass the tests. Any cable found
not to pass shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s expense.
B. Fiber cable shall be tested with a light meter for end-to-end tests.
1. Prior to beginning the testing, the Contractor shall provide the Engineer with a notice
that testing will begin. Written notice shall be given at least 1 week prior to testing
beginning.
2. Light meter tester shall be calibrated at the beginning of each day.
3. Light meter test results shall be provided in a spreadsheet format.
4. Contractor shall supply 2 copies of the paper results and 2 copies of the file results.
5. Provide all paper results in 3-ring binders. Binders shall have a cover that shows the
job name, job number, building and closet where the cables were tested, and the
range in the location identifiers of the cables tests provided. Test reports shall include
the following information for each cabling element tested: