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Main Functions of OTDR

An OTDR injects optical pulses into fibers and measures backscattered light to characterize fibers. It can automatically test fibers, quickly analyze test curves to locate events and failures, and manage test documents. An OTDR also has a visual fault locator function to quickly find disconnects or losses. Users can choose between real-time and average test modes depending on their needs. The Fibercasa OTDR series provides small, rugged OTDRs with water, shock, and drop protection for fiber network testing.

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Main Functions of OTDR

An OTDR injects optical pulses into fibers and measures backscattered light to characterize fibers. It can automatically test fibers, quickly analyze test curves to locate events and failures, and manage test documents. An OTDR also has a visual fault locator function to quickly find disconnects or losses. Users can choose between real-time and average test modes depending on their needs. The Fibercasa OTDR series provides small, rugged OTDRs with water, shock, and drop protection for fiber network testing.

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MAIN FUNCTIONS OF OTDR

What is OTDR ?
An optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) is an optoelectronic
instrument used to characterize an optical fiber. An OTDR is the optical
equivalent of an electronic time domain reflectometer. It injects a series of
optical pulses into the fiber under test.
It also extracts, from the same end of the fiber, light that is scattered
(Rayleigh backscatter) or reflected back from points along the fiber. (This is
equivalent to the way that an electronic time-domain reflectometer
measures reflections caused by changes in the impedance of the
cable under test.) The strength of the return pulses is measured and
integrated as a function of time, and is plotted as a function of fiber length.

Main functions of OTDR:


1. Fast automatic test
Automatic test function allows the user not to have to know more
details about the equipment operation, test steps become very simple. User
only needs to connect in the optical fiber, click Test button, then the
instrument will automatically set optimal test conditions and eventually give
accurate test results, such as the test curve and event lists.
2. Fast curve analysis
It can find out the event point or failure point in test curve and its location
information quickly and accurately test curve, and list all event information
in the circuit in the form of event list. This is very helpful for circuit
maintenance personnel, not only improves the testing efficiency, but also
eliminates the need to learn difficult background knowledge.
3. Powerful document management
In addition to the ability to store, view, delete the files in the machine, it
also provides PCL language-based laser or jet printers to print test
reports. Besides, it also utilizes PC software to realize high-speed
communications with PC via USB cable.
4. Convenient VFL function
With visual IR VFL function, it can easily and quickly find the locations of
disconnecting points or big loss points in short-distance optical fiber links,
so that the maintenance personnel could take measures in shortest time
therefore saving a lot of time.

5. Manual test mode


Users can choose real-time test mode or average test mode according to
the testing needs. Real-time test can fast test the dynamic change of
optical-fiber links. It is mainly used for the connecting occasions requiring
monitoring or observing optical-fiber links at real time.
6. Average test mode
Average test mode is used to withhold the noise in test curves to the most
extent, therefore obtain more accurate testing results. In average test mode,
the number of averaging tines will influence the effects of suppressing the
noise in test curves. The bigger the number of time is, the effect the time is,
but the testing time is to be extended accordingly. Therefore, user should
set averaging time based on actual need.

Fibercasa OTDR series

FCOT200 series OTDR is the new generation of intelligent meter for the
detection of optical communications systems. Its features include small size,
low weight, elegant appearance, easiness of installation and maintenance,
high-capacity built-in battery . It provides multiple built-in test wavelengths
and optical testing functions like visual fault locator (VFL). As a product
specially designed for FTTx network testing, it provides site technicians with
the highest performance and upgrade services.

Features

1. Water proof - incredible water proof function which ensures a stable


working performance even in pouring rain .
2. Shocking proof - excellent shocking proof function makes it works more
stable in any tough environmen.
3. Dropping proof - adopt special rubber material protection side sheath
which
provides a great protection for accidental dropping
form1.5m height.
4. Multiple dynamic range - several dynamic range to select: 32/30,
35/33dB, 40/38dB, 43/41dB, 45/43dB.
5. 1625nm online detection module with filter is available as a option for a
online FTTx/PON detection.
6. Realtime measuring function, convenient to monitor the splicing process.
7. Internal large power(10mw) visual laser source for accurate positioning
the closer fault point.
8. Warning function could prevent module of OTDR damaged by optical
signal.
9. Integrated with 2 main USB and one sub USB port, for controlling by PC
or
connect external instrument.
10. PC Remote access and control function is available via RJ45 interface or
the optional WIFI module.
11. Integrated with 4G internal memory. Storage more than 40000 groups
curve.
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www.fibercasa.com

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