Testing & Troubleshooting Fiber Optic Systems

Fiber Optic Test Instruments
Visual tracing & fault location
Measuring Optical Power, Units of Measure (dB, dBm)
Fiber Loss Testing and Multimode Modal Control
Modal Distribution Effects on Multimode Fiber and Cables Measurements
Reference Cables
Special Applications/Hybrid Cables
Mismatched Multimode Fiber Losses
Installed Cable Plant Testing (OFSTP-14) VHO Insertion loss testing, What Loss Should You Expect?
Patchcord or Single Cable Testing (FOTP-171)
Testing cables with different types of connectors.
Loss by Cable Substitution - when other methods will not work
Connector and Splice Loss Testing (FOTP-34)
Data Link or Network Testing
OTDR testing VHO Using an OTDR
Microscope Inspection of Connectors
Testing long haul networks (CD, PMD)


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