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. The Atlas Mini OTDR is a handheld single mode OTDR that has a power meter, a light source and visual fault locator built in. An easy-to-use software, gMAP that breaks down the scan and details of all the event on the fiber. Device stores .sor format files and easy-to-read PDF reports. The FIS Atlas Mini OTDR is an easy to use, even for the most inexperienced technician, to interpret the information they need to troubleshoot a fiber optic cable installation.
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FIS Thunder Bolt OTDR?
The FIS Thunder Bolt OTDR has seven options in one unit, a power meter, a visual fault locator, a link checker, a gigabit analyzer, and more. It features a 6.5-inch color screen display and hard keys for harsh outdoor conditions making this OTDR a favorite. It’s designed to troubleshoot and document your fiber optic network. The Thunder Bolt OTDR is available as a Single-mode only or as a single-mode/multimode quad wavelength version. The FIS Thunder Bolt OTDR will be a great addition to your testing gear, and it’s American-made.
How Does the Gigabit Analyzer Work on the Thunder Bolt OTDR?
The Gigabit Analyzer on the Thunderbolt OTDR is a truly unique feature in fiber optic test equipment. Fiber manufacturers’ specifications are preloaded into the unit. This feature uses distance, attenuation and back reflection specifications of different brands of fiber to determine if the fiber is physically capable to carry a 1 Gigabit or 10 Gigabit signal.
How Does the Power Meter Work on the Thunder Bolt OTDR?
The Power Meter function is just one of the features of the Thunderbolt OTDR. It has the ability to measure absolute power and the relative loss of a fiber under test. The power meter is calibrated to measure 850nm, 1310nm and 1550nm wavelengths. The convenience of the on board power meter means field technicians have fewer tools to carry to the jobsite.
How Does the Visual Fault Locator Work on the Thunder Bolt OTDR?
A Visual Fault Locator is a handy tool for field technicians. It helps them to check for continuity, check for breaks in the fiber and to identify fibers in patch panels. The easy to use VFL in the Thunder Bolt offers continuous wave and modulated red light. This video shows you how to use the visual fault locator feature on the Thunder Bolt OTDR.
What is the End of Fiber Application on the Thunder Bolt OTDR?
The End of Fiber Line Checker Application is a handy tool for field technicians. It helps them to check for continuity, check for breaks in the fiber and to identify fibers in patch panels.
What Features Does the FIS Thunder Bolt OTDR Offer?
The FIS Thunderbolt OTDR offers 7 critical fiber optic tests and the applications are: an OTDR, Visual Fault Locator, Power Meter, End of Fiber Checker, Reporting Software, a Gigabit Analyzer and Connector Inspection probe that is optional. Perfect for a technician to properly characterize and certify a fiber optic network.
See the Features on the Bobcat 2 OTDR
The FIS Bobcat 2 is rugged, fast, and easy to use. It performs singlemode and multimode tests. This piece of test equipment includes a color touch screen. Operators can access Project Management Mode and Schematic Event Analysis. It has adjustable Pass/Fail Threshold Settings. There is a Power Meter & Light Source Option as well as End Face Inspection capability. CertSoft Reporting Software included. The Bobcat 2 can store over 4000 traces and print reports.
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.