FTI-X Fibolocator Fiber Optic Fault Locators

AMS item number: SW11741

1270-1650 nm; Test Signal Power 3 dB Peak; Horizontal Measurement Points 256; Horizontal... more

Product information "FTI-X Fibolocator Fiber Optic Fault Locators"

1270-1650 nm; Test Signal Power 3 dB Peak; Horizontal Measurement Points 256; Horizontal Resolution 0.08, 2.5 m; Vertical Sensitivity -60,- 100 dB; Vertical Resolution 16 Bit; Typ. Dynamic Range 17, 27 dB

Fibotec Fiberoptics’ FTI-X Fibolocators are innovative devices for spatially resolving and characterizing breaks and reflective faults in optical fibers. Correlation Optical Time Domain Reflectometry is the principle behind this device. Like standard OTDR, it is based on analyzing backscatter but uses cw laser sources. The requirements on test signals and detection complexity are low, leading to very affordable OEM modules.

There are many different wavelength possibilities when using cw lasers, as the spectral width can also be customized. This enables the Fibolocator 80 for online monitoring of networks with ITU grid DFB diodes, as well as for interrogation of Bragg Grating fiber sensors. The Fibolocator 2500 is specifically designed to determine fiber length with very high resolution in QA and production.

Resolution is not limited by the measurement span and it is also possible to monitor (zoom in to) certain parts of the fiber because of the correlation principle. In noisy fibers, advantages compared with pulse OTDR can be observed.

Key Features:

Flexible Choice in Wavelength, Wavelength Range: 1270 nm to 1650 nm
Low-cost Module With Data Interface
High Resolution: 0.08, 2.5 m (Horizontal), 16 Bit (Vertical)
Test Signal Power: 3 dB, (Peak)
Horizontal Measurement Points: 256
Vertical Sensitivity: -60, -100 dB
Typ. Dynamic Range: 17, 27 dB
Options: Other Module and Instrument Packages; Special Wavelengths; More Data Points; Software for Display, Analysis and Logging of Data; Rs232-to-USB Converter
Dimensions: 145 x 100 x 17 mm (Module), 210 x 290 x 95 mm (Instrument)
Weight: <500 g (Module), <4 kg (Instrument)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C (Non-condensing)

Applications: Spatially Resolving and Characterizing Breaks and Reflective Faults in Optical Fibers; Online Monitoring of Networks With ITU Grid DFB Diodes; Interrogation of Bragg Grating Fiber Sensors; Determination of Fiber Length With Very High Resolution