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Training: How to Test a Simplex Cable Assembly

Fiber Optic Center training series - this video shows a simple overview of how to test a simplex cable assembly.

Steps in video:

  1. Connect the master test jumper to the detector
  2. Reference the power out to get a zero reference.
  3. The 2 wavelengths selected are 1300-1550, which are typical for Singlemode testing.
  4. Clean and inspect the MTJ and DOT end faces.
  5. Use a mating adapter to connect the MTJ to the DOT.
  6. Connect the far end of the DOT to the detector.
  7. Press the start button.
  8. Within seconds the software calculates the insertion loss and return loss results for each wavelength.
  9. To test the other side of the DOT, flip the jumper and repeat the measurement on the other connector.

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About Fiber Optic Center, Inc.
Fiber Optic Center, Inc., (FOC), is an international leader in distributing fiber optic components, equipment and supplies and has been helping customers make the best cable assemblies in the world for over two decades. Several areas of specialization and expertise, in which they are the industry leader, make them the preferred choice for many of the world’s fiber professionals. In these key technology areas, FOC is "at least as technical as the manufacturer" about the products they sell. Striving to "make the business part easy," they offer outstanding and personal customer service, low or no minimum purchase order values, and from-stock delivery on industry-leading products and technology. FOC is the industry connection to the most innovative optical products, technologies and technical experts who integrate their manufacturing knowledge and vast experience into customers' worldwide operations. @FiberOpticCntr

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Fiber Optic Center, Inc., 23 Centre Street, New Bedford, MA 02740-6322
Toll Free in US: 800-IS-FIBER or 800-473-4237 . Direct 508-992-6464. Email: sales@focenter.com or fiberopticcenter@focenter.com

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