INTRODUCTION
APPLICATIONS, cont.
Checking patch cables (OPM MODE).
As an optical power meter (OPM), the Fiber OWL 7+ is also useful for performing a quick
check of patch cables, to ensure that the patch cables are okay to use for testing (when connected to the output of the NIST calibrated
light source).
And, assuming the patch cable is good, users can periodically monitor the NIST calibration levels of the light source outputs and
power meter detector to make sure they are within the device specifications.
OTDR Measurement.
Using the OTDR in Fiber OWL 7+ fiber certifiers, users can acquire a trace of events for the purpose of
characterizing the network or troubleshooting for problems, as well as determine the end to end length of the fiber link.
Visual Fault Location.
The Fiber OWL 7+ contains a visual fault locator port used for quick troubleshooting of optical faults close to
the near-end of the optical fiber under test, or for visually identifying fibers (up to 5km in typical fiber links).
The 2.5mm universal VFL port is located on the left-hand side on the top of the OTDR.
OTDR
– Characterize the network (i.e. get a “road-map” of the fiber)
– Troubleshoot for problems such as breaks or other types of optical faults
– Measure end-to-end length
6086m
20226m
24718m
RFL dB
-81.00
14140
dB
2.43
3.34
L m
Fiber #
TEST
MENU
LOCK
CURSOR
ENTER
1550nm
AUTO
H
VISUAL
FAULT
LOCATOR
– Quickly troubleshoot faults in the near-end of the fiber under test
– Identify fibers visually (typically up to 5 km)
6086m
20226m
24718m
RFL dB
-81.00
14140
dB
2.43
3.34
L m
Fiber #
TEST
MENU
LOCK
CURSOR
ENTER
1550nm
AUTO
H
CHECK
PATCH
CABLES
TEST
SAVE
OPM
FIBER#1
ENTER
-10.24
1310nm
dBm
Optical Source
WaveSource Pro
AUTO
PORT
MOD
CW