Fibre cables, connections get field test solution

Fiber Visualizer, which allows field technicians of any skill level to have access to the most advanced testing capabilities, makes fibre testing faster by automatically selecting the correct testing parameters, analysing the data, and providing a clear PASS/FAIL summary of the results. It provides an easy step-though process for optical fibre testing, including parameter selection, trace acquisition, event analysis, PASS/FAIL acceptance, and report generation.

A graphical summary of the entire fibre is presented when testing is complete to provide users with an unmatched level of visibility into the fibre span. A dedicated button allows users to quickly toggle between the icon-based graphical summary and the OTDR trace, while a comprehensive customised PDF report of the results is also quickly generated.

The MT9090A Network Master has extremely short dead zones of less than 1 meter and a dynamic range of up to 38dB. It also features multi-wavelength (1310nm/1550nm; filtered 1650nm or 1625nm) testing with Macro Bend detection and connector inspection, all in a battery-operated design that measures 19 x 9.6 x 4.8cm and weighs 700g. Fiber Visualizer is standard on new MT9090A Network Master µOTDR models. Existing users can upgrade their MT9090A units free of charge. It is also available on the Anritsu MT9083x2 ACCESS Master OTDR.