Dealing with inconsistent optical test results under pressure. How will you ensure accuracy in a time crunch?
In high-pressure scenarios where optical test results vary, ensuring accuracy is paramount. Here's how to maintain precision when the clock is ticking:
- Double-check equipment calibration before testing begins to prevent errors due to faulty setups.
- Implement a standardized procedure for all tests to minimize variability and enhance repeatability.
- Take brief, focused breaks to clear your mind, reducing the risk of oversight due to stress or fatigue.
How do you maintain accuracy with inconsistent results? Feel free to share your strategies.
Dealing with inconsistent optical test results under pressure. How will you ensure accuracy in a time crunch?
In high-pressure scenarios where optical test results vary, ensuring accuracy is paramount. Here's how to maintain precision when the clock is ticking:
- Double-check equipment calibration before testing begins to prevent errors due to faulty setups.
- Implement a standardized procedure for all tests to minimize variability and enhance repeatability.
- Take brief, focused breaks to clear your mind, reducing the risk of oversight due to stress or fatigue.
How do you maintain accuracy with inconsistent results? Feel free to share your strategies.
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Agree with calibration of test equipment. The other aspect is environmental. The environment needs to be stable and the test subject (fiber) should have time to aclamate to the environment to maintain consistency in test results. The manufacturer will have specs for optimal operation.
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I agree with all the steps mentioned. I also believe Optical confirmation and testing is an integral part of the overall verification process. Make the time! You owe it to the customer and the network you are implementing. Never cut corners and never skip those important test procedures. They are critical. In the end better to delay and collaborate with the customer on schedule. Do it right network operations depends on the delivery of a well built well tested optical network.
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Fiber hygiene- make sure carry out your probes and connectors before doing any testing Know your equipments- make sure you know your testing setup before you Hit that RUN button. Know what you are testing and parameters. Know your equipments weaknesses and strengths. This is where calibration comes in. Few more but no time at the moment. Will add later on.
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One thing I think is missing. Cleaning of the fibre with the correct substances, too often I see fibre being cleaned with the wrong cleaner which leaves residue on the fibre and can lead to light loss/incorrect readings
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Agreed with test equipment calibration. On the other hand, to maintain accuracy despite working under pressure is to make sure Method of Procedures(MoP)s are duly followed to achieve optimal result. In addition, some of the qualities of an engineer is to be able to work under pressure and manage fatigue, post performance after optical fiber restoration is key.