Many fiber optic network bids and Requests For Quote (RFQ) are citing cabling standards to specify the set of guidelines (such as fiber length) that the network installer must follow during the network installation. Adherence to such standards is meant to ensure the quality of the installation and guarantee that the network will perform as it was designed.

The process of testing a network installation to ensure its adherence to specified standards is called certification and often requires hardcopy documentation as proof of adherence to standards.

The Micro OWL 2 / Dual OWL 850 / Laser OWL 1310 Test Kit contains the tools necessary for certifying multimode and single-mode fiber-optic links against a myriad of cabling standards, including two user-customizable standards.

The Micro OWL 2 optical power meter is multimode and single-mode ready, and contains a user-friendly Fiber Link Wizard that performs link budget calculation, and sets a reference value using the characteristics of the link. This reference is the PASS/FAIL threshold and is calculated against the chosen standard. Up to 1000 fiber runs may be stored and downloaded to a PC for report generation using our OWL Reporter software. Its universal port allows connections to ST, SC, and FC, and also includes a 1.25mm universal port for connection to LC, MU, and other SFF connectors.