Fiber Optic Fault Finder Is Simplified Version Of Optical Time Domain Reflectometer

Ottawa, Canada - OZ Optics is now offering the Fiber Optic Fault Finder, a simplified version of an optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR). These Fault Finders can continuously monitor an active fiber optic link without interfering with the communications signal. It does this by transmitting a different wavelength than that used by the network. By transmitting an optical pulse into a fiber and monitoring the returned signals, the Fault Finder can identify the positions of reflections and losses. Unlike an OTDR, which displays the entire waveform, the Fault Finder simply reports attenuating events or reflective events, with a corresponding distant from the Fault Finder for each event. This minimizes the amount of information that needs to be transmitted from the unit to a host computer. Multiple events can be detected and reported within a single link.

Fault Finders can transmit data via either a USB link, a wireless link, or via custom configurations. The wireless link allows the Fault Finder to be installed in a remote location that might otherwise be difficult to access. The wireless link allows the Fault Finder to automatically report problems back to a central office. They can also speed up the work of field technician, as the location of problems can be immediately sent to a laptop computer or smart cell phone, without having to physically connect to the device. Contact OZ Optics for further information.

SOURCE: OZ OPTICS LIMITED