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Features
- Tier 2 Fiber Certification
- Powerful Diagnostics
- Auto OTDR Analysis
- Loss Length Certification
- Fiber End-face Inspection
- ChannelMap View
- Power Meter
- Results Management
- Easy-to-use Interface
- OTDR Port Check
- Multiple Languages
- Modularity and Portability
With OptiFiber, network engineers have in-house capability
to:
- Perform inspection, verification, certification, troubleshooting, and
documentation of fiber cabling in a single, easy tool
- Save time and money when diagnosing fiber cabling problems that are
causing network performance issues
- Easily locate and eliminate fiber problems
- Check the work of subcontractors
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ChannelMap™
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Troubleshooting starts here. See a diagram of the
channel, including patch cords. Check that the links are patched all the
way across the campus, and determine the number and location of all
connectors in a channel. |
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OTDR
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View the trace of the fiber link. Compare one
fiber to another by using Trace Overlay. Zoom in for a closer look at
events. Move quickly to areas of interest. Identify suspect optical events
such as high-loss connections. |
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Event
Table
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OptiFiber’s event table analysis automatically
characterizes and compares loss and reflectance against user defined
limits. Results are displayed in an easy-to-read table which makes it
simple for you to present to your customers. |
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Loss/Length
Certification
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PASS/FAIL Optical loss analysis makes it easy to
certify that the fiber meets applicable industry standard requirements –
and presents the data in a clear, easy-to-interpret format. |
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FiberInspector™ Pro
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The fiber inspection video probe provides a
high-resolution 250X/400X end-face image of a fiber connector. Grade the
image. Save the image – and show it to your customer. |
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OTDR Port
Quality Check
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OptiFiber incorporates an automated port quality
check that warns the user when the OTDR port is dirty or
contaminated. |
Description
As bandwidth increases to more than 10 Gb/s, the use of fiber optics in
premise networks continues to grow- and so do the requirements for testing and
certifying it. To ensure the performance of mission-critical fiber
infrastructure, network owners need a more complete picture of their fiber
plant. And no solution provides a more complete picture than OptiFiber.
OptiFiber integrates power/loss, fiber length measurement, OTDR analysis and
fiber connector end-face imaging to provide a higher tier of fiber certification
and diagnostics. The companion LinkWare PC software documents, reports and
manages all test data.
OptiFiber enables network owners of all experience levels to certify fiber to
customer specifications and new industry standards, troubleshoot connection-rich
links, and thoroughly document results. It will improve the health of your fiber
network. Your fiber cabling will be ready and capable to perform for
high-bandwidth applications.
Tier 2 Fiber Certification
Applications such as 10 Gb/s Ethernet require lower losses and higher quality
installations. OptiFiber advances the testing of premise fiber optic cabling,
providing all the individual tests and documentation required to ensure the
cable plant was correctly installed in accordance with best professional
practices and new standards.
The TIA TSB-140 includes two tiers of testing that can be chosen by a
designer to be specified in a project. Tier 1 accommodates loss and length
testing with an optical loss test set (OLTS). Tier 2 testing includes the
parameters of Tier 1 and also an OTDR trace of the installed cable plant. By
incorporating the proposed two-tier testing method, installers have the most
complete picture of the fiber installation and network owners have proof of a
quality installation. Recent IEC standards also include the recommendation of a
second level of testing.
OptiFiber delivers on Tier 2 certification by integrating bi-directional
two-fiber dual-wavelength insertion loss and automated OTDR pass/fail link
analysis a one-two combination you will find only with OptiFiber. But OptiFiber
doesn't stop there. It also offers fiber endface grading. Only with OptiFiber
can you certify every link with one tool by:
- measuring loss and length
- analyzing the OTDR trace
- grading the connector end-face
Then use the companion LinkWare cable test management software to present
this test data in a single certification report that can be archived or
submitted as proof of a properly installed and terminated installation.
Powerful Diagnostics
OptiFiber integrates the features that matter most when troubleshooting
enterprise networks. These networks are characterized by relatively short
lengths of fiber within data centers or between buildings. Fibers are terminated
with connectors and segments connected with short patch cables. No other OTDR
let's you see both ends of short patch cables, allowing you to see the condition
of your connectors so you can quickly and efficiently diagnose and fix the
problem.
OptiFiber leads the industry with:
- event characterization analysis
- advanced multimode modules with event deadzone of .5 meter at 850nm
- advanced singlemode modules with event deadzones of 1 meter at 1310/1550
nm
- a unique map of the channel that illustrates the location of all
connectors
- automated OTDR trace and event test limits
- 250x and 400x high magnification video end-face inspection
Document the condition of your network with LinkWare Cable Test Management
software.
Auto OTDR Analysis
OptiFiber simplifies OTDR analysis by automating certification and
troubleshooting. In Auto OTDR mode OptiFiber automatically:
- optimizes launch conditions for the best resolution
- makes dual wavelength OTDR measurements - 850/1300 nm or 1310/1550 nm
- identifies and characterizes the fiber link and its events
- compares the results to user-defined limits for immediate pass/fail link
and event certification
- saves time spent setting and moving cursors
For advanced troubleshooting you can view a trace at two wavelengths.
Automatically step from one event to the next and zoom in on those of interest.
Measure event loss. Events are also summarized in a table. Save the information
for LinkWare reporting.
You may also choose to operate OptiFiber in manual mode so you can set the
test parameters yourself.
Loss/Length Certification -- from 10 Meg to 10
Gig
Automated optical loss measurement that provides immediate pass/fail link
status based on industry standards.
Most industry standards and customer work statements require loss
measurements to certify a fiber link. With OptiFiber's optional loss/length
certification module, you can have the same powerful loss certification
capability as found in our fiber test adapters. Only OptiFiber offers a single
module that integrates both insertion loss and OTDR certification, minimizing
the number of tools you need to carry with you into the field.
Loss/length certification provides the fastest certification solution
possible. This certification solution uses a main unit and a smart remote so
that in one automated operation the OptiFiber:
- tests two fibers, a transmit and receive pair, at two wavelengths
- measures fiber length using the time of flight technique
- measures insertion loss of both fibers at both wavelengths
- enables bi-directional testing without having to swap main and remote
units
- calculates the loss budget and compares the results to a user-defined test
limit
- immediately displays the pass/fail link status
This proven test methodology yields the most links tested in the least amount
of time. You can drill down into the data to view details useful in link
analysis and troubleshooting. OptiFiber also incorporates the timesaving
FindFiber feature enabling users at both ends to quickly check and correct link
continuity.
Utilizing LinkWare Cable Test Management software you can easily save all
fiber link data electronically for results management and report
generation.
Fiber End-face Inspection
More than 85% of all fiber failures encountered are due to contaminated fiber
end-faces. Such contamination is easily seen with OptiFiber's video inspection
system. View end-faces under 250x or 400x magnification.
You can inspect fibers installed in patch panels and devices without
disassembly with OptiFiber's video probes. The probe is inserted through
bulkhead adapters letting you test 10 times faster than traditional scopes. And
it's safer on your eyes, too.
With FiberInspector you can see the condition of the fiber end-face. You can
assign a pass or fail grade to the fiber and append a comment. You can apply a
scale to help determine the fiber type. And you can save the image for use in
certification reports and other documents.
ChannelMap View
Troubleshooting starts here with a simple link diagram that technicians can
easily read and interpret.
OptiFiber's ChannelMap presents the OTDR data in a simple diagram, or map,
showing the number and location of connectors. No interpretation necessary.
OptiFiber is the only OTDR solution available with this unique
technician-friendly feature.
With ChannelMap you can:
- quickly verify the composition of the link
- identify patch cables as short as 1 meter in length
Document the
link ChannelMap with LinkWare Cable Test Management software.
Power Meter
You may need a direct measurement of optical power to aid in source and link
performance verification. With OptiFiber's optional power meter module, you have
850nm, 1300nm, 1310nm and 1550nm optical power measurement capability. A single
module integrates both power meter and OTDR capabilities, minimizing the number
of tools you need to carry with you into the field. All loss/length modules are
also capable of making power measurements.
With OptiFiber:
- verify source and link performance
- measure optical power at 850, 1300/1310 and 1550 nm
- display power in dBm or µW
- show min/max power over the duration of the test
- save the results and append comments
Power measurements require a remote light source. Optical sources are
available from Fluke Networks as accessories or use your existing calibrated
sources.
Results Management
Fluke Networks' powerful LinkWare Softwarel included with every OptiFiber
helps you quickly organize, edit, view, print, save, or archive test results by
jobsite, customer, campus building, and more. You can merge test results into an
existing database and then sort, search and organize by any number of data
fields or parameters.
LinkWare is also available free from our web site. Once your work is done,
you can give this powerful application to your customer so they can have instant
access to the data electronically or you can export the data as an Adobe
Portable Document Format (PDF).
Extensive data management capabilities with LinkWare:
- direct data import directly from OptiFiber, a computer file or an MMC
device
- summary or detailed views that can include OTDR test information and plots
at two wavelengths from both ends
- two OTDR trace view modes: compare to reference fiber, and multiple fiber
traces (up to 12 simultaneously)
- merge OTDR and loss/length test results into a single record
- export results to Bellcore GR-196-CORE format
- ChannelMap diagram
- fiber end-face images from both ends of the link
- bi-directional loss/length certification results
- power meter measurements
- OptiFiber OTDR emulation to study and analyze traces in the office
- summary or detailed printed graphical reports in color, gray scale or in
Adobe Portable Document (PDF) format
- drag and drop multiple project management
- compatibility with the TIA 606-A labeling hierarchy
- share file with remote users
No other fiber test solution documents the fiber infrastructure so completely
and easily.
Easy-to-Use Interface
OptiFiber makes it easy to test fiber - with an intuitive user interface and
a lightweight handheld footprint that mimics our user-friendly copper-based
certification solutions. Now troubleshooting fiber and testing to the latest
industry standards is as quick and easy as pushing a button.
Storing and transfering fiber test results is simple and effortless with
OptiFiber's data mobility features. OptiFiber boasts an MMC (MultiMedia Card)
drive and internal non-volatile memory for records storage. A 32MB card is
included with every OptiFiber and 128MB MMC are available. This portable storage
medium allows your OptiFiber to remain in the field while the data is sent to
the office. And, it is easy to transfer data from OptiFiber to your PC. Use the
RS-232 serial port or the high-speed USB interface. Or read data from your MMC
with serial and USB MMC readers.
Every OptiFiber includes:
- bright, color display for enhanced readability
- sturdy integrated stand for table top operation
- hanging strap when working off of racks
- long-life battery with integrated charger and fuel gauge
- keyboard port to speed data entry
A variety of accessories are available to enhance the power of your
OptiFiber. Check out our selection of launch cables, carrying cases, camera
probe options, light sources and other
accessories.
OTDR Port Quality Check
OptiFiber is the only OTDR to incorporate an automated port quality check
that warns the user when the OTDR port is dirty or contaminated. This is an
important feature that can save users time while delivering a higher level of
confidence in the OTDR test results. Over 70% of fiber test results that are
inaccurate are due to dirty port connections, which means you may be spending
hours trying to find the problem when the problem is in the port, not the fiber
link.
OTDR port quality test automatically displays and evaluates the quality of
the optical connection at the OTDR port with a Poor, Fair or Good rating. If the
connection quality is poor or fair, a warning message appears so you can fix it
before you do your OTDR testing.
Multiple Languages
OptiFiber speaks your language. The OptiFiber Certifying OTDR supports
multiple languages for an even friendlier user experience.
The complete user interface and the extensive on-line help system are
displayed in the language you select. The entire User Manual is available in
many languages. Additionally the external keyboard reference diagram and the
instruction sheets for the video probe, test modules, launch cables anf battery
pack are available in multiple languages.
Available languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish,
Chinese (simplified), and Japanese.
Modularity & Portability
OptiFiber is smaller and lighter than any other mini-OTDR available today,
making it perfect for working in tight spaces and crowded distribution closets.
Including a module and battery, OptiFiber weighs only 4.5 lb (1.9 kg) making it
easy to work with in the field. This handheld solution is compact at 10.6 x 7.5
x 2.5 inches (26.9 x 19.1 x 6.4 cm) for outstanding maneuverability in tight
spaces. It is built to withstand the harshest conditions of everyday field use
with a vibration and shock resistant case and rugged tactile keypad.
Specifications
| General OptiFiber
Specifications |
| Weight |
Main with module and battery: 4.5 lb (1.9 kg) |
| Dimensions |
Main with module and battery: 11.4 x 7.5 x 2.5 in
(29.0 x 19/1 x 6.4 cm) |
| Battery |
Li Ion |
| Battery Life |
8 hr typical |
| Connections |
USB, RS-232, PS-2 keyboard, Fiber Inspector
Camera |
| Memory Card |
SD MMC (128 MB maximum) |
| Operating Temperature |
O °C to 40 °C (35 °C in continuous Real Time
Trace |
| Key OTDR Specifications (23şC) |
Singlemode: OFTM-5732 |
| Output/Input Connector |
SC UPC (Laser-hardened) |
| Wavelengths |
1310 ± 20nm and 1550 ± 20nm |
| Fiber Under Test |
9/125µm singlemode |
| Evend Deadzones |
1310/1550nm: 2.5m typical, 3m max |
| Attenuation Deadzone |
1310/1550nm: 10.5m typical, 15m max |
| Max. Distance Range |
1310nm: 20km
1550nm: 20km |
| Dynamic Range |
1310nm: 26 dB
1550nm: 24 dB |
| Key Power Meter/Loss Length Specifications |
OFTM-5732 |
| Input/ Output Connectors |
SC/PC |
| Nominal Output Wavelengths |
FTM-5732: Laser source: 1310 nm and 1550 nm |
| Maximum length measurement |
OFTM-5732: 10,000 m of 9 um singlemode fiber |
| Power Measurment Detector Type |
InGaAs |
| Calibrated Wavelengths for Power Measurment |
850 nm, 1310 nm, 1550 nm |
| Power Measurement Range |
0 to -60 dBm (1300/1310 nm and 1550 nm) o to -52 dBm (850 nm)
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| Key OTDR Specifications (23şC) for
OFTM-5610 |
| Output/Input Connector |
SC/UPC/Removeable/Cleanable |
| Wavelengths |
850 ± 20nm and 1300 ± 20nm |
| Fiber Under Test |
50/125µm or 62.5/125µm multimode |
| Event Deadzones |
850nm: 0.5m typical
1300nm: 1.3m typical |
| Attenuation Deadzone |
850nm: 4.5m typical
1300nm: 10.5m typical |
| Pulse Width |
850 nm: 4 ns, 20 ns
1300 nm: 8 ns, 40 ns, 100 ns, 200 ns, 400 ns,
650 ns |
| Max Distance Range |
850nm: 3 km
1300nm: 7 km |
| Dynamic Range |
850 nm: >15 dB
1300 nm: >14 dB |
| Testing Speed for MultiMode Modules |
<10s for two wavelengths at 2 km with 25 cm resolution
<30s
for two wavelengths at 400 m with 3 cm resolution |
| Output Power |
850nm >110mW-pk
1300 >22mW-pk |
| Distance Accuracy |
+- 1m +- 0.005% of distance+-50% of resolution +-IOR error
+-event location |
| Loss Threshold |
.2dB |
| Linearity |
+- .07dB/dB |
| Sample Spacing |
3cm to 50cm |
| Reflectance Accuracy |
+- 4dB |
| ORL Accuracy |
+- 4dB |
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