Recommended Practice

Fiber Optic Multiplexer Inspection, Testing and Maintenance

Abstract

This recommended practice provides guidelines for inspecting, testing and maintaining rail transit communication system fiber optic multiplexer systems.

Document History
Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA RT-SC-RP-014-03 Rev. 1 12/04/2025 Published Current
APTA RT-SC-RP-014-03 Original 06/08/2003 Published Superseded

Keywords

communication, communication system, fiber optic multiplexer, FOM, inspection, maintenance

Summary

FOM inspection, testing and maintenance may be modified for each rail transit agency’s requirements but should include general inspection; electrical inspection; cleaning, coating and lubrication; and an operational check. Deficiencies identified during FOM inspection, testing and maintenance should be corrected and documented in accordance with OEM and/or rail transit agency requirements.

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