Designed with the installers and operators of enterprise communication networks in mind, the FiberXpert OTDR 5000 troubleshoots fiber optic networks, measures distance to fault, and documents findings. The FiberXpert OTDR 5000 provides very high resolution with one of the shortest dead zones available for testing multimode and single-mode fibers, thus enabling measurement of very short fiber links. Automatic analysis features will simplify your troubleshooting and measurement task.

What is an OTDR?

Fiber optic cable connectors, bends, breaks, and splices can all contribute to degraded performance or faulty network communications. The FiberXpert OTDR 5000 uses an optical radar to inject a signal at one end of the cable and then measure the reflected signal profile to determine the component, fault type, and distance to fault. Whether it's a cable bend that exceeds best practices during installation, or a cable break months after installation, the FiberXpert OTDR 5000 will analyze the fiber, describe the fault type, and graphically show you the distance to the fault and components throughout the cable run.

Easy handling and analysis

A special carrying case with neck strap allows for hands-free convenient operation in the field and eliminates the need to mount the measurement tool while troubleshooting. The results are displayed on the 5 inch touch screen and can be analyzed and saved. Featuring automatic event detection, all events on the fiber optic link are automatically displayed with a Pass/Fail evaluation.
 

Expanded measurement capabilities

Functions such as attenuation measurement and an optical power meter provide for accurate analysis of the total link loss and of the output power of active equipment such as switches. The optional fiber inspection microscope enables you to document the quality and cleanliness of the connector end-face before and after installation. This is helpful in instances of faults or warranty claims.

Consolidate the measurement results of your projects in one software package

Cabling projects commonly have both fiber optic and copper cabling links. Softing's included eXport software manages the test results of both FiberXpert and WireXpert, consolidating all results of your project in one software package.