Optical systems with high-speed lasers, analog transmission (CATV), or Raman amplifiers require high return loss for maximum performance. Furthermore, optical return loss measurements can be used to prove that an installation was completed carefully and accurately; for example, they can show that the optical connectors were inspected and are clean. The ultra-sensitive power meter combined with stabilized light sources enable up to a 70 dB measurement range. The angled single-mode test port (APC) guarantees highly accurate return loss measurements without requiring external termination for up to 50 dB return loss measurements.

Features

Complete jobs faster, correctly, and on time—right the first time

Automated pass/fail fiber inspection analysis with the optional P5000i microscope

Compact, rugged, weather-proof design

Applications

Measurement of optical return ross

Measurement of optical power (absolute and relative)

Measurement of optical insertion loss

Inspection of optical connectors (IBYC)

Key Features

Battery-operated field-portable optical return loss meter with an 1260 to 1650 nm measurement wavelength range (1 nm incremental setting) at the power meter, multiple wavelengths at the source and return loss up to 70 dB

Interchangeable optical adapters (Senko) for FC, SC, ST and LC optical connectors

3.5-in color touch screen with integrated stylus

Individual threshold settings for power and loss pass/fail analysis

Fiber inspection and test results storage with time stamp

Data transfer and remote control via USB or Ethernet interface

Auto-lambda and multi-lambda test functions