OptiFiber

OptiFiber
A Multi-Function Fiber Tester

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Where Fiber Is Used (Premises)

(To telecom connection or ISP)

Data Center Other

Backbone Buildings

Switch • One switch per zone

– multiple horizontal zones
– multiple vertical floors
Horizontal

fiber
Desk Desk Desk copper

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OptiFiber
A Multi-Function Fiber Tester

ChannelMap
Endface Inspection OTDR Trace
and SAVE & Analysis Loss/Length LinkWare
Certification Records
Management &
Documentation

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OptiFiber
A Multi-Function Fiber Tester
Loss/Length
OUTPUT Port
OTDR Port

Loss/Length
INPUT Port
Quick Release
Optical Module

Serial Port
Video Probe Port

Keyboard Port
MMC Port
USB Port

Battery and Charger

Module

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FIBERINSPECTOR™
• An integrated video probe
• Check the quality of fiber endfaces

• Prevent patch cords from spreading dirt

• Verify cleanliness of the OTDR port

• SAVE images as proof of quality

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ChannelMap™
• Graphic display of all links in a channel
• Anyone can understand ChannelMap
• ChannelMap can see patch cords
• Shows the location at each end of the fiber
• You can SAVE ChannelMap along with
other test results

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TSB-140

TIA/TSB-140:

Additional Guidelines For Field-Testing Length, Loss

And Polarity Of Optical Fiber Cabling Systems

Approved in February 2004

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Two-Tier Testing
 Tier 1: OLTS (Optical Loss Test Set)
• Conforms to TIA-526-14A and TIA-526-7
 Most closely simulates system
• Measures the total loss of a fiber channel
• Verify polarity using OLTS or VFL
 Tier 2: OTDR Trace
• Can show segment lengths, connector locations &
losses, and losses not at a connector
• Provides evidence that cable is installed without
degrading events (e.g., bends, connection, splice)
• Can do single-ended testing
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A Typical OTDR Trace

reflection

backscatter

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OTDR Results Summary

• Easy-to-read summary of OTDR results
• PASS or FAIL based on customer limits
• Measures overall loss
• Shows size of largest event

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Another ease-of-use first

from Fluke Networks

OTDR Port Quality Check

• Good OTDR traces require a clean OTDR port
• OptiFiber easily lets you know how clean your OTDR port is
• The check automatically happens at the start of each OTDR test
• Tells you if you need to clean the OTDR port
• Gives you confidence that your OTDR traces are valid

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OTDR Trace
• Trace automatically scaled to fit screen
• Cursor automatically placed at first event
• Automated event measurement & display
• Easy movement of cursor to next event
• Easy access to both wavelengths

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OTDR Event Table

• Shows location of all events
• Identifies events: END, REFLECTION,
LOSS, GHOST and others
• Shows status of each event (and
following segment of fiber)
• Many more test details are available

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HELP Screen For Event Table

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Loss Event

Non-reflective event
Splice or severe bend

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Ghost
Event

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Launch Fiber Compensation

Shows the end

of the launch
fiber

Cursor

Event
information
is now with
reference to
the end of
the launch
fiber

The zero point is now shifted

to the end of the launch fiber
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Cable Test Management Software

Comprehensive,
professional-quality documentation
of the test results of installed network
cabling.

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LinkWare Works With

Multiple Testers

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OptiFiber
A Multi-Function Fiber Tester

ChannelMap
Endface Inspection OTDR Trace
and SAVE & Analysis Loss/Length LinkWare
Certification Records
Management &
Documentation

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The Complete Solution

OptiFiber
Multi-Function Fiber Tester

For installers and owners of premises,

campus and metro networks who need
to quickly certify, document and
troubleshoot optical fiber cabling.

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