Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer Performs Optical Fiber Fault Location

Jan. 14, 2011 - PRLog -- Toronto, Canada - GAO Tek Inc. (www.GAOTek.com) has announced the release of its handheld optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) with TFT LCD, which is designed for the manufacture, construction and maintenance of fiber optic communication systems. It locates optical fiber faults and measures its physical characteristics including length, transmission and splice loss and performs visible fault location (VFL).
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 included software. In addition, the compact OTDR supports Bellcore GR196 file format for file management.
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About GAO Tek Inc.
GAO Tek Inc. (www.GAOTek.com) is a global leader in research, development and manufacturing of high performance telecommunication testers, electronic measurement instruments, embedded development tools and other electronic products that serve the needs of electronic professionals internationally.