OTDR Operation & Tips Videos

FIS Atlas Mini OTDR - NEW Product With A Variety of Applications

In this video, we introduce the FIS Atlas Mini OTDR, a handheld singlemode OTDR with a built-in power meter, light source, and visual fault locator. Its easy-to-use gMAP software breaks down scans and details fiber events. The unit stores .SOR files and generates easy-to-read PDF reports, making it simple for even inexperienced technicians to interpret results and troubleshoot fiber optic installations.

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How Do I Test Optical Fiber With the Firecat OTDR?

The Firecat OTDR is the fiber optic industry’s best value for an entry level OTDR. This video starts with a Firecat overview and then teaches you how to set up, test and save your traces along with tips and tricks for smooth testing.

Why Does My OTDR Trace Look Like It Is Doubled?

In this video John Bruno explains the problem of ghosting and the double trace. Your Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) works on reflections. A large reflection of light can produce this ghosting. John explains the problem and solution.

Launch Pod & Launch Pod Plus

The Launch Pod is the perfect product to test the quality of the front and back end connectors.  Technicians use it to eliminate dead zones with an OTDR. The Launch Pod and The Launch Pod Plus both have have several connector configurations to choose fromand they have Corning Optical Bare Fiber installed in them.

Why Do I Have to Test My Fiber Cable in Both Directions?

FIS University's John Bruno discusses bi-directional averaging using an OTDR. The true way to certify any OTDR event is with a bidirectional average. He explains how to do this and more importantly why it is done.