Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer Performs Visible Fault Location

This optical time-domain reflectometer, model 6416, features a short event dead zone of 1.6m, a high resolution of 0.25m, 65535 sampling points and a long operating time of more than 10 hours on a single charge. It offers a maximum distance range of 256km and a memory capacity of 800 traces. This rugged OTDR offers optional wavelengths including 1310, 1550, 1625 and 1490nm at an accuracy of ±20nm. It provides dual USB interfaces supporting both USB stick and direct cable download to a computer via ActiveSync. In addition, the compact OTDR supports Bellcore GR196 file format for file management.