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 hard-copy documentation as proof of adherence to standards. The Fiber OWL 4 MM Test Kit contains the tools necessary for certifying fiber optic links against a myriad of popular cabling standards in singlemode and multimode networks.
The Fiber OWL 4 optical power meter is multimode and singlemode 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, then serially downloaded to a PC for report generation using our OWL Reporter software.
It also includes intelligent automated testing functions, such as automatic dual-wavelength storage and auto-wavelength recognition, which reduce testing time and human error.
The WaveSource MM fiber optic light source is designed for accurate testing and certification of multimode (850nm & 1300nm) networks. Its dual-wavelength outputs are temperature-stabilized for accurate measurements.
The WaveSource MM has a built-in auto-wavelength switching protocol designed to synchronize the wavelength of the Fiber OWL 4 with the current output wavelength.
Three connector options are available (ST, SC, and FC), and is upgradeable to include 1310 & 1550nm singlemode sources.
Supported Cabling Standards:
- EIA/TIA 568-B
- ISO/IEC 11801
- 1000Base-SX
- 1000Base-LX
- 100Base-FX
- 10Base-FB
- 10Base-FL
- FDDI
- ATM-155
- ATM-622
- Fibre Channel
- Token Ring
- Also supports 2 user-definable standards