FiberXpert OTDR 5000 – Measuring multimode/single mode fibers

Protection for launch fibers

The launch fibers can be wound onto the optional “Launch Cords” and can be rolled out and coiled up again easily. The fiber is ideally protected – in the PRO variants, the coiling up takes place automatically.

Optical Time Domain Reflectometer
Event dead zones: 0.8m on MM and 0.9m on SM
Attenuation dead zones: 4m all wavelength
Dynamic range: up to 26dB on MM and 37dB on SM
(OTDR) for 850/1300nm multimode or combined for 850/1300nm multimode and 1310/1550nm single-mode
Standards compliant Tier 2 measurement of fiber optic cabling
Automatic Pass/Fail analysis of the test results according to the limits specified by TIA/IEC
Display of the OTDR trace in a graphical format for a length-dependent analysis of all events for reflection and attenuation
All fiber link events and analysis listed in a table of results
Automatic macro-bend detection
Built-in optical loss test set
Optional fiber inspection probe
Large color LCD touch screen
Generation of professional reports with the central eXport evaluation software

Description

Certification of fiber optic networks made easy

Fiber optic cables are now an integral element in industrial networks, even for short distances, when it comes to meeting the demands for higher bandwidth. Installation of optical fibers, however, requires clean working conditions, correct procedures and a fair amount of knowledge. Cleanliness, in particular, plays an important role in the optical fibers themselves. According to a study by NTT Advanced Network Technology, dirty fiber end surfaces or connectors are responsible for up to 96 percent of network failures. Therefore, it is a good idea to select an easy-to-operate OTDR that can be connected via interfaces to an optical fiber microscope.

Smart Link Mapper (SLM)

Smart Link Mapper translates a difficult-to-understand OTDR measurement into a clear, easy-to-read diagram of the measured link. From the diagram, the pass/fail information of each event on the link, such as connectors or splices, can be read directly. The often-difficult interpretation of an OTDR trace thus becomes child’s play.

The FiberXpert OTDR 5000 is the first choice for this

The handy, optical time domain reflectometer is available as a combi-device for multimode 850/1300 nm and single mode 1310/1550 nm. For both multimode and single mode fibers, the FiberXpert OTDR 5000 has a very high dynamic range with an event dead zone of < 80 cm, meaning that it is designed for measuring and documenting short fiber links in accordance with standards and for identifying any faults. Further measurement functions, such as attenuation measurement and an optical power level analyzer, allow you to exactly determine the link attenuation and measure the output of active network components. The automatic pass/fail analysis takes place in accordance with the TIA/IEC limits. With this OTDR, standard-compliant tier 2 measurements are as easy as creating professional measurement protocols. Using the new matching optical fiber microscope – which can easily be connected to the OTDR via USB – fiber ends and link end surfaces can be quickly checked and assessed in accordance with IEC 61300-3-35. And all this at just the touch of a button.

Technical Detail

General (Typical at 25°C)

Weight	0.4 kg (0.88 lb)
Dimensions (w × h × d)	128x134x40 mm (5×5.28×1.58 in)

Optical Interfaces

Interchangeable optical connectors

FC, SC, DIN, and ST

Technical Characteristics

Laser safety class (21 CFR)	Class 1
Distance units	Kilometers, feet, and miles
Group index range	1.300000 to 1.700000 in 0.00001 steps
Number of data points	Up to 128,000 data points
Distance measurement	Automatic or dual cursor
Display range	3.25 m to 260 km
Cursor resolution	1 cm
Sampling resolution	4 cm
Accuracy	±1 m ± 10-5 x distance ± sampling resolution (excluding group index uncertainties)

Attenuation Measurement

Automatic, manual, 2-point, 5-point, and LSA
Display range	1.25 dB to 55 dB
Display resolution	0.001 dB
Cursor resolution	0.001 dB
Linearity	±0.03 dB/dB
Threshold	0.01 to 5.99 dB in 0.01 dB steps

Reflectance/ORL Measurements

Reflectance accuracy	±2 dB
Display resolution	0.01 dB
Threshold	−11 to −99 dB in 1 dB steps

CW Source

CW Source output power level	−3.5 dBm
Operating modes	CW, 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, TWINTest

Power Meter

Power level range	MM: −3 to −30 dBm SM: −2 to −50 dBm
Calibrated wavelengths	MM: 850 and 1300 nm SM: 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650 nm
Measurement accuracy	MM: ±1 dB (using a mode conditioner) SM: ±0.5 dB

Quad OTDR Module (typical at 25°C)

Central wavelength (Laser at 25°C)	MM:850/1300 ±30 nm SM:1310/1550 ±20 nm
Pulse width	MM:3 ns to 1 μs SM:3 ns to 20 μs
RMS dynamic range	MM:26/24 dB SM:37/35 dB (the one-way difference between the extrapolated backscattering level at the start of the fiber and the RMS noise level after 3-minutes averaging)
Event dead zone	MM:0.8 m SM:0.9 m (measured at ±1.5 dB down from the peak of an unsaturated reflective event)
Attenuation dead zone	MM:4 m SM:4 m (measured at ±0.5 dB from the linear regression using an F/UPC-type reflectance)