The OP415 is a polarity analyzer designed to test the fiber mapping and output quality of MPO cables.
Testing Insertion Loss and Return Loss of an MTP/MPO Cable in OPL-MAX
In this video we will go through the process of testing insertion loss and return loss of an MTP cable in OPL-MAX. We will review both the cable and software setup for the standard test configuration, as well as the test process.
AN-141 Bidirectional Multifiber Insertion and Return Loss Testing Using OP940 and OP721
AN-141 Bidirectional Multifiber Insertion and Return Loss Testing Using OP940 and OP721 Overview With 100G Ethernet and beyond quickly becoming the standard for the fiber optics communication industry, many cable manufacturers want to be able to test multifiber cables with relative speed and ease. Using an OP940 and OP721 with OPL-MAX, an operator can test […]
Troubleshooting
If, in the course of testing, an OptoTest unit begins to experience issues, please consult the below table for basic troubleshooting help. If after consulting the table the unit is still having issues, please contact OptoTest for further assistance. Problem Possible Cause Solution Unstable measurements Dirt and damage on endfaces Inspect all endfaces including any […]
Testing Insertion Loss and Return Loss of a Simplex Cable in OPL-MAX
In this video we will go through the process of testing insertion loss and return loss of a simplex cable in OPL-Max. This standard setup allows us to explore the features and functions of OPL-Max that operators are likely to encounter day to day.
Mode Field Diameter Tutorial
Mode Field Diameter results and test report demonstration with OptoTest OPL-LCA Software.
TIA torn on OM5 connector color
The standardization of wide band multimode fiber leads to allocating a color designation similar to the OM2 orange or OM3/OM4 aqua. The widely accepted color within the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) has been lime green for the OM5 cable jacketing. However, it has been proposed that the connector for OM5 cabling should also be lime […]
What is MFD?
An overview of Mode Field Diameter and its importance in the development and qualification of single mode fiber.
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