If you’re looking to Sell Fluke Networks OF-500 OptiFiber SM OTDR OFTM-5730Features
With OptiFiber, network engineers have in-house capability to:
Description As bandwidth increases to more than 10 Gb/s, the use of fiber optics in premise networks continues to grow- and so do the requirements for testing and certifying it. To ensure the performance of mission-critical fiber infrastructure, network owners need a more complete picture of their fiber plant. And no solution provides a more complete picture than OptiFiber. OptiFiber integrates power/loss, fiber length measurement, OTDR analysis and fiber connector end-face imaging to provide a higher tier of fiber certification and diagnostics. The companion LinkWare PC software documents, reports and manages all test data. OptiFiber enables network owners of all experience levels to certify fiber to customer specifications and new industry standards, troubleshoot connection-rich links, and thoroughly document results. It will improve the health of your fiber network. Your fiber cabling will be ready and capable to perform for high-bandwidth applications.
Tier 2 Fiber Certification Applications such as 10 Gb/s Ethernet require lower losses and higher quality installations. OptiFiber advances the testing of premise fiber optic cabling, providing all the individual tests and documentation required to ensure the cable plant was correctly installed in accordance with best professional practices and new standards. The TIA TSB-140 includes two tiers of testing that can be chosen by a designer to be specified in a project. Tier 1 accommodates loss and length testing with an optical loss test set (OLTS). Tier 2 testing includes the parameters of Tier 1 and also an OTDR trace of the installed cable plant. By incorporating the proposed two-tier testing method, installers have the most complete picture of the fiber installation and network owners have proof of a quality installation. Recent IEC standards also include the recommendation of a second level of testing. OptiFiber delivers on Tier 2 certification by integrating bi-directional two-fiber dual-wavelength insertion loss and automated OTDR pass/fail link analysis a one-two combination you will find only with OptiFiber. But OptiFiber doesn’t stop there. It also offers fiber endface grading. Only with OptiFiber can you certify every link with one tool by:
Then use the companion LinkWare cable test management software to present this test data in a single certification report that can be archived or submitted as proof of a properly installed and terminated installation. Powerful Diagnostics OptiFiber integrates the features that matter most when troubleshooting enterprise networks. These networks are characterized by relatively short lengths of fiber within data centers or between buildings. Fibers are terminated with connectors and segments connected with short patch cables. No other OTDR let’s you see both ends of short patch cables, allowing you to see the condition of your connectors so you can quickly and efficiently diagnose and fix the problem. OptiFiber leads the industry with:
Document the condition of your network with LinkWare Cable Test Management software. Auto OTDR Analysis OptiFiber simplifies OTDR analysis by automating certification and troubleshooting. In Auto OTDR mode OptiFiber automatically:
For advanced troubleshooting you can view a trace at two wavelengths. Automatically step from one event to the next and zoom in on those of interest. Measure event loss. Events are also summarized in a table. Save the information for LinkWare reporting. You may also choose to operate OptiFiber in manual mode so you can set the test parameters yourself. Loss/Length Certification — from 10 Meg to 10 Gig Automated optical loss measurement that provides immediate pass/fail link status based on industry standards. Most industry standards and customer work statements require loss measurements to certify a fiber link. With OptiFiber’s optional loss/length certification module, you can have the same powerful loss certification capability as found in our fiber test adapters. Only OptiFiber offers a single module that integrates both insertion loss and OTDR certification, minimizing the number of tools you need to carry with you into the field. Loss/length certification provides the fastest certification solution possible. This certification solution uses a main unit and a smart remote so that in one automated operation the OptiFiber:
This proven test methodology yields the most links tested in the least amount of time. You can drill down into the data to view details useful in link analysis and troubleshooting. OptiFiber also incorporates the timesaving FindFiber feature enabling users at both ends to quickly check and correct link continuity. Utilizing LinkWare Cable Test Management software you can easily save all fiber link data electronically for results management and report generation. Fiber End-face Inspection More than 85% of all fiber failures encountered are due to contaminated fiber end-faces. Such contamination is easily seen with OptiFiber’s video inspection system. View end-faces under 250x or 400x magnification. You can inspect fibers installed in patch panels and devices without disassembly with OptiFiber’s video probes. The probe is inserted through bulkhead adapters letting you test 10 times faster than traditional scopes. And it’s safer on your eyes, too. With FiberInspector you can see the condition of the fiber end-face. You can assign a pass or fail grade to the fiber and append a comment. You can apply a scale to help determine the fiber type. And you can save the image for use in certification reports and other documents. ChannelMap View Troubleshooting starts here with a simple link diagram that technicians can easily read and interpret. OptiFiber’s ChannelMap presents the OTDR data in a simple diagram, or map, showing the number and location of connectors. No interpretation necessary. OptiFiber is the only OTDR solution available with this unique technician-friendly feature. With ChannelMap you can:
Document the link ChannelMap with LinkWare Cable Test Management software. Power Meter You may need a direct measurement of optical power to aid in source and link performance verification. With OptiFiber’s optional power meter module, you have 850nm, 1300nm, 1310nm and 1550nm optical power measurement capability. A single module integrates both power meter and OTDR capabilities, minimizing the number of tools you need to carry with you into the field. All loss/length modules are also capable of making power measurements. With OptiFiber:
Power measurements require a remote light source. Optical sources are available from Fluke Networks as accessories or use your existing calibrated sources. Results Management Fluke Networks’ powerful LinkWare Softwarel included with every OptiFiber helps you quickly organize, edit, view, print, save, or archive test results by jobsite, customer, campus building, and more. You can merge test results into an existing database and then sort, search and organize by any number of data fields or parameters. LinkWare is also available free from our web site. Once your work is done, you can give this powerful application to your customer so they can have instant access to the data electronically or you can export the data as an Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). Extensive data management capabilities with LinkWare:
No other fiber test solution documents the fiber infrastructure so completely and easily. Easy-to-Use Interface OptiFiber makes it easy to test fiber – with an intuitive user interface and a lightweight handheld footprint that mimics our user-friendly copper-based certification solutions. Now troubleshooting fiber and testing to the latest industry standards is as quick and easy as pushing a button. Storing and transfering fiber test results is simple and effortless with OptiFiber’s data mobility features. OptiFiber boasts an MMC (MultiMedia Card) drive and internal non-volatile memory for records storage. A 32MB card is included with every OptiFiber and 128MB MMC are available. This portable storage medium allows your OptiFiber to remain in the field while the data is sent to the office. And, it is easy to transfer data from OptiFiber to your PC. Use the RS-232 serial port or the high-speed USB interface. Or read data from your MMC with serial and USB MMC readers. Every OptiFiber includes:
A variety of accessories are available to enhance the power of your OptiFiber. Check out our selection of launch cables, carrying cases, camera probe options, light sources and other accessories. OTDR Port Quality Check OptiFiber is the only OTDR to incorporate an automated port quality check that warns the user when the OTDR port is dirty or contaminated. This is an important feature that can save users time while delivering a higher level of confidence in the OTDR test results. Over 70% of fiber test results that are inaccurate are due to dirty port connections, which means you may be spending hours trying to find the problem when the problem is in the port, not the fiber link. OTDR port quality test automatically displays and evaluates the quality of the optical connection at the OTDR port with a Poor, Fair or Good rating. If the connection quality is poor or fair, a warning message appears so you can fix it before you do your OTDR testing. Multiple Languages OptiFiber speaks your language. The OptiFiber Certifying OTDR supports multiple languages for an even friendlier user experience. The complete user interface and the extensive on-line help system are displayed in the language you select. The entire User Manual is available in many languages. Additionally the external keyboard reference diagram and the instruction sheets for the video probe, test modules, launch cables anf battery pack are available in multiple languages. Available languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), and Japanese. Modularity & Portability OptiFiber is smaller and lighter than any other mini-OTDR available today, making it perfect for working in tight spaces and crowded distribution closets. Including a module and battery, OptiFiber weighs only 4.5 lb (1.9 kg) making it easy to work with in the field. This handheld solution is compact at 10.6 x 7.5 x 2.5 inches (26.9 x 19.1 x 6.4 cm) for outstanding maneuverability in tight spaces. It is built to withstand the harshest conditions of everyday field use with a vibration and shock resistant case and rugged tactile keypad. |
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