To effectively splice OPGW cables, begin by ensuring site safety through the establishment of an equal potential zone, then prepare and straighten the cable, remove the armor to access the fibers, splice the fibers using a fusion splicer, and secure the splice . To effectively splice OPGW cables, begin by ensuring site safety through the establishment of an equal potential zone, then prepare and straighten the cable, remove the armor to access the fibers, splice the fibers using a fusion splicer, and secure the splice . This article provides a detailed explanation of the sequence, covering four aspects: preparation, stripping and cleaning, fusion splicing, and testing. Understanding this sequence is crucial for ensuring efficient and reliable fiber optic connections. Preparation Prior to starting the fusion. This guide outlines a structured approach to ensure safe and effective splicing, preserving the integrity of the cable for maximum efficiency. Splicing OPGW (Optical Ground Wire) cables requires following several precise steps—establishing site safety, preparing the cable, accessing the fibers. SPLICE ENCLOSURES / JOINT BOX | Splice enclosure is used for the storage of spliced fiber & storing the same on the transmission tower. Hence, it is specifically made with an armour of metal on the outside to protect the enclosure from electrical fields. Cladding is the glass material that surrounds the core of an optical fiber and its lower index refraction (compared to that of the core). Jointing works a) Preparing of materials, tools and equipment b) Cutting and treatment of OPGW ends c) Fixing OPGW in the pass cable d) Application of thermo-shrinkable tube e) Application of the pre room f) Fixing of the pre room g) Taking out of optical units h) Splicing of optical fibers i). ace unit for optical fibres.
