Points to be remember before Fiber optic testing

Fiber optics is the core part of data-com networks. It is the most important media transmission used in our daily working environment that consists of computers, mobile phones etc. Other than this it is also used on a large scale for data centers, building and campus networks. Thus to decrease the loss of communication, and growing up of network, speed and bandwidth,the demand for fiber optic testing and cleaning has increased. So whether it’s a layman or an experienced installer one should remember certain points before getting started with fiber optic testing. 1.Have right tools for testing: before starting up with the testing, note some of the testing equipment that you need:

• Source and power meter, optical loss test set
• Reference test cables (that match the adapter and the cables which are needed to be tested)
• Fiber optic light source
• Visual fault locater
• Fiber optic cleaning material
• ODTR (optical time domain reflectometer) testers

2.Know how to use the equipment: before you start, make sure that your equipment is working and you have the proper know-how to use them.

• Power meter: a device used to measure the power in an optical signal
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• Reference test cables: use to check the loss of fiber by connecting them with the adapter
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• Fiber optic light source: it’s helpful in providing wavelength output of the cable
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• Visual fault locater: it’s a pen device which is able to locate the breakpoint, bending or cracking of fiber cable
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• Fiber optic cleaning: it comprises types of cleaning i.e. dry, wet, non-abrasive, and abrasive. All these types include certain products which are used while cleaning fiber optics, such as air spray, lint free wipe, cletop stick, alcohol with mint free wipes etc
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• ODTR tester: it’s the best equipment to show an overview of the whole system or cable (whether it’s related to locate faults or to measure optical return loss)

. 3.Know the network you are testing: it’s the most important part before staring up with testing. Thus one should know about the networks they are working on!

Make sure the cable layouts for every fiber which are going to be tested. Moreover you may record the test either by hand or by the meter if it has memory feature further which can be printed and would help you maintain a record of testing.

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