Network Testing with OTDR, Optical Testers etc.
Where and what instrument are needed for optical network testing? During the installation phase, possible faults on the optical link must be localized and corrected. Once the connection is done, the planned power budget must be checked to complete the approval process. Same equipment are also used for later trouble shooting when the network is in use.
- Every optical link between two node points needs to checked for splice losses, bending and other defects during the installation phase and trouble shooting
- Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) is needed for fiber characterization and fault location
- Optical Testers must be used the validate the power budget of an optical link
- Visual fault locators are helpful to locate very short distanced faults where OTDR measurement is not possible
- Inspection probes help to check the condition of optical connectors
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