Exfo TK-PXM-LXM-SM1 Singlemode MPO Fiber Optic Loss Test Set OLTS Kit

Exfo TK-PXM-LXM-SM1 Singlemode MPO Fiber Optic Loss Test Set OLTS Kit

The EXFO TK-PXM-LXM-SM1 Singlemode MPO Fiber Optic Loss Test Set is a portable kit designed to test and certify fiber-optic cables with MPO connectors. These connectors hold multiple fibers together and are commonly used in data centers and telecommunications networks. As an Optical Loss Test Set, or OLTS, the kit helps technicians verify that installed fiber links meet their performance requirements.

The kit combines a PXM multi-fiber optical power meter with an LXM-SM1 singlemode light source. The light source sends test signals through the cable at 1310 and 1550 nm, while the power meter measures the light received at the opposite end. Together, they determine insertion loss the amount of optical signal lost through the tested link.

Its automated FasTesT function tests MPO-12 links at both wavelengths in approximately one second. Along with insertion loss, the system checks cable length and polarity, confirming how individual fibers connect between the two ends. This helps technicians identify excessive signal loss or incorrect fiber arrangements before placing a link into service.

The touchscreen interface displays measurement results and pass/fail indications, making it easier to evaluate each fiber against the selected test requirements. Technicians can save results and use EXFO FastReporter to produce reports for installation records and customer handover. The LXM light source also includes a visual fault locator to assist with fiber tracing.

The standard TK-PXM-LXM-SM1 package includes the PXM power meter, LXM-SM1 light source, singlemode MPO-12 test jumper kit, and medium soft carrying case. It provides installers and maintenance technicians with a coordinated set of instruments and reference cables for singlemode MPO certification, helping them check completed installations and troubleshoot links that fail their optical loss requirements.

Features:

• Singlemode MPO fiber certification using a PXM power meter and LXM-SM1 light source.
• Dual-wavelength testing at 1310 and 1550 nm.
• Fast MPO-12 testing: measures loss and polarity at both wavelengths in approximately one second.
• Insertion loss measurements for individual fibers, with pass/fail results.
• Polarity identification for checking correct fiber connections.
• Cable length measurement, up to 25 km on singlemode fiber under suitable conditions.
• Automatic wavelength recognition and switching when used in FasTesT mode.
• Contactless PXM optical interface supporting APC and UPC MPO connectors.
• Built-in visual fault locator on selected LXM channels for fiber tracing.
• 4-inch color touchscreens on both instruments.
• Storage for up to 10,000 measurements at two wavelengths.
• Result transfer and reporting through USB, EXFO Exchange, and FastReporter.

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