New Micro OTDR

With the 33-962-5 option, these OTDRs provide clear PASS/FAIL indications. Distance, loss and ORL for each event is reported in a trace summary table making full certification of the link possible. Each OTDR is shipped in a kit containing everything you need to get started on the job, including a ruggedised carry case, PC software, rechargeable batteries and wall charger.

Key Features

• Short attenuation and event dead zones for accurate location and characterization of events. Suitable for even the shortest fibre links.
• Two wavelength “autotest” function with automatic adjustment of test parameters
• Manual mode allows users to define all test parameters
• Real-time mode for troubleshooting. Useful when trying to identify intermittent problems.
• Clear characterisation of events
• Fast data acquisition
• Interchangeable fibre adapters with a wide variety of available configurations
• PC Software included. Reports in Bellcore™ format
• Colour display
• USB connection to thumb drives or PCs.
• Optional Certifying OTDR firmware
• Optional macro bend detection on single mode fibres
• Video inspection probe ready

MM OTDR

Multimode OTDR for 850 nm and 1300 nm. The 33-960-1 MM OTDR provides accurate measurements even on very short multimode links such as backbones.

Quad OTDR

The 33-960-3 Quad OTDR provides all the same features as the MM version above, however it also incorporates an additional test port for 1310 nm and 1550 nm making this OTDR the all-in-one solution for your multimode and single mode test needs.

Comprehensive PC Software

Multilingual PC software is included as standard in all kits. This software is used to manage OTDR traces and test data. Downloads from the OTDR can be made to a memory stick or directly through the USB interface to a PC. An AUTO mode makes interpretation of traces straightforward. The EXPERT mode allows more experienced users to evaluate test data using up to 4 markers for attenuation in dB and dB/km, optical return loss and reflection. With adjustable PASS/FAIL limits, the software gives a clear indication of the quality of links being tested. The PC software allows export in Bellcore™ format, making test results compatible with world wide OTDR standards. The kit also includes a viewer for bi-directional tests, allowing the user to overlay A => B / B => A plots. Test results can also be printed or stored as PDF files.

Target Applications

Tier-2 certification of premise and enterprise networks that require OTDR testing. The feature set of 33-960 Series Micro OTDRs is perfectly matched to this application.

Increasing bandwidths in LAN and campus fibre cabling demands more in-depth testing. The 33-960 Series delivers all necessary test functions in an extremely user-friendly instrument.

Troubleshooting of fibre links requires an accurate, easy to use OTDR. The high specification and small form factor of the 33-960 Series makes them perfect for troubleshooting installations.

WAN and FTTH cabling requires an OTDR with a high dynamic range. Offering a dynamic range up to 29 dB, the 33-960 Series is more than capable of the job

Video Inspection Probe

Poor cleanliness is the number one reason for failures in fibre optic networks. The optional video probe helps users document and troubleshoot fibre optic installations by providing visual inspection of connectors. Unlike optical microscopes, video microscopes offer 100% eyesight protection plus the ability to store connector images on the OTDR for later download and documentation. Magnifications of 200x and 400x deliver crystal clear images of connectors. In addition, a wide range of probe tips makes the video probe a useful diagnostic tool in many different applications. The 33-962-1 Video Inspection Probe is compatible with all 33-960 Series OTDRs which incorporate a video probe port as standard - no upgrade is required to drive the probe.

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