Fiber optic network bids and Requests For Quote (RFQ) often have specified cabling standards (such as fiber length) that the network installer must follow during the installation, since adherence to these standards ensures the quality of the installation and guarantees that the network will perform as it was designed. The certification of a network installation often requires hard-copy documentation as proof of adherence to standards.
The Micro OWL/Dual OWL 850 Test Kit contains the tools necessary for certifying fiber optic links against the TIA-568-B.3 cabling standard in multimode networks.
The Micro OWL 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, and serially 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.
The Dual OWL 850 is our NIST traceable multimode light source. Its 850nm output is temperature-stabilized for accurate measurements, and has two connector options available (ST and SC).The unit is capable of data storage up to 1000 data points including run labels, fiber type, and link information including link name, date, reference power values, fiber length, and number of splices and interconnects. It has a built-in loss wizard for calculation of maximum allowable loss values(link budget).