OTDR Launch Cable – Single Mode

Description

The OTDR Launch Cable – Single Mode is an essential tool for network engineers conducting optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) testing on fiber optic networks. Designed to eliminate the dead zone and provide accurate measurements, this launch cable ensures precise diagnostics and fault localization in single-mode fiber optic systems. Available with various connector types, it is versatile and compatible with a wide range of equipment and applications.

Key Features:

• Dead Zone Elimination: Effectively bridges the OTDR’s dead zone, allowing for accurate measurement of the entire fiber link from the first connector to the last.
• High-Quality Construction: Made with premium single-mode fiber to ensure minimal signal loss and high-performance testing.
• Versatile Connector Options: Available with a variety of connector types to suit different testing equipment and network configurations.

Connector Types:

• FC/PC (Flat Polish): Provides a reliable connection with low insertion loss, ideal for precise measurements in single-mode applications.
• SC/UPC (Ultra Physical Contact): Ensures minimal back reflection and high return loss, suitable for high-density networks.
• LC/APC (Angled Physical Contact): Offers excellent return loss and reduced back reflection, perfect for high-performance network requirements.
• ST/UPC: Features a twist-lock mechanism for secure connections, commonly used in legacy systems and various network environments.

Applications:

• Network Installation and Maintenance: Ensures accurate OTDR testing for verifying the quality and integrity of newly installed fiber optic cables.
• Fault Localization: Helps pinpoint faults, breaks, and bends in fiber optic cables with precision, reducing troubleshooting time.
• Performance Verification: Enables comprehensive testing and validation of fiber optic links to ensure optimal network performance.

Technical Specifications:

• Fiber Type: Single Mode (9/125μm)
• Length Options: Customizable lengths to meet specific testing needs
• Connector Options: FC/PC, SC/UPC, LC/APC, ST/UPC, and more
• Operating Wavelength: 1310nm and 1550nm
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Insertion Loss: ≤0.3dB

Upgrade your fiber optic testing capabilities with the OTDR Launch Cable – Single Mode. Its high-quality construction, versatile connector options, and ability to eliminate dead zones make it an indispensable tool for network engineers aiming for precise and reliable OTDR testing in single-mode fiber optic networks.