NEW - Zoom II Series Test Kits

The ZOOM II is one of the world's most economical and precise fiber optic power meters delivering professional performance and a complete feature set for optical loss testing in both multimode and singlemode networks.

The ZOOM II is N.I.S.T. Traceable at four commonly used industry standard wavelengths (850, 1300, 1310, and 1550), which makes it an ideal choice for both multimode and singlemode testing.

The ZOOM II can store reference values for all of its calibrated wavelengths, and displays optical power as an absolute value in dBm or relative to a user set "zero" reference in dB.  It has an intuitive two-button interface, with one button controlling power and wavelength selection, while the other is used to toggle between dBm, dB, and uW, as well as setting the optical reference, or "zero".

Other standard features include a 4-digit, 0.01dB resolution display, battery status indicator, and a 2.5mm Universal detector port that is compatible with FC, ST, SC, DIN, and any other 2.5 mm ferrule connectors!  

The following accessories are included with each ZOOM II: rugged rubber boot, carrying strap, NIST certificate of calibration, and operations manual on CD.

The ZOOM II can also be upgraded to include data storage and a download port to turn it into a full-featured fiber optic link certification power meter.

OWL components are available as individual items therefore additional sources can be added at a later date if required. Sources are also available in low cost single wavelength options

• Germanium Photodetector
• Multimode and Singlemode ready powermeter
• Store reference values for calibrated wavelengths
• Single push-button for setting “zero” reference
• Intuitive 2 button interface
• Hard-plastic carrying case
• Measurement range: +5 to -60 dBm
• Absolute accuracy: +/- 0.20 dB
• Resolution: 0.01dB
• Linearity: +/- 0.20dB

WaveTester Series Test Kits

WaveTester kits include a WaveTester optical power meter, your choice of light source combinations, a hard-shell carrying case, protective rubber boots, lanyard straps, OWL Reporter software and operations guide on CD.

WaveTester kits include a WaveTester optical power meter, your choice of light source combinations, a hard-shell carrying case, protective rubber boots, lanyard straps, OWL Reporter software and operations guide on CD. There are two versions of WaveTester kits.  WaveSeries Auto-Test fiber optic test kits offer conveniences not found in many test kits in its class, including automatic wavelength switching and automatic data point storage, both of which save valuable testing time. Single-port dual-wavelength sources eliminate the need for separate reference cables, and also allow some versions to have an optional VFL installed.  The quad-wavelength test kit offers 850, 1300, 1310, and 1550nm all in one source. The WaveTester power meter stores up to 100 test results which can be downloaded to the PC at a later date. Using the OWL reporter software, the user can then certify the fibres tested to IEEE protocol or industry standards.

Note that certification is the calculation of the optical link budget and that this calculation is performed on the PC with Wavetester (Fibre OWL offers this calculation on the meter)

WaveTester fibre optic test kits can also include the Dual OWL and Laser OWL line of light sources, which are offered as separate multimode (Dual OWL) and single-mode (Laser OWL) units.  These manually operated sources offer an alternative for users who do not require the extra convenience of auto-testing or want an even more cost effective solution (Call for a quotation).

For fibre certification it is necessary to know the fibre length and the WaveTester kit can be supplied complete with a length tester or this item can be purchased separately at a later date.

• Certification of multimode fibre links at 850 nm and 1300 nm, and single-mode fiber links at 1310 nm and 1550nm
• Data storage for up to 100 data points
• RS-232 interface for continuous data logging, report printing, or data downloading
• OWL Reporter software for printing formatted fibre certification
• reports
• Measurement modes include absolute (for optical power) or relative
• (for optical loss)
• Selectively view, delete or resample data points

Supported Cabling Standards:

• EIA/TIA 568-B ISO/IEC 11801
• 1000Base-SX 1000Base-LX
• 100Base-FX 10Base-FB
• 10Base-FL FDDI
• ATM-155 ATM-622
• Fibre Channel Token Ring

Fiber OWL 4 SeriesTest Kits

• Certification of multi-mode fibre links at 850nm and 1300nm
• Data storage for up to 1000 data points including run labels, fibre type, and link information including link name, date, reference power values, fibre length, and number of splices and interconnects
• Built-in loss wizard for calculation of maximum allowable loss values (link budget)
• RS-232 interface for continuous data logging, report printing, or data downloading
• OWL Reporter software for printing formatted fibre certification reports
• Absolute or relative mode for giving you instant pass/fail results
• Selectively view, delete or resample data points
• Optical measurement of fibre links up to 25 kilometers
  

The Fiber OWL 4 is a high accuracy, high resolution, microprocessor controlled optical power meter.  It has an attractive handheld case made from high impact plastic, a large, backlit, graphic, liquid crystal display, and 18-key keypad for easy data entry.  The universal fibre adapter accepts both ST, SC, FC, DIN, and E2000 connectors.  It will operate for over 200 hrs on a standard alkaline 9v battery and has built-in auto shutdown. The Fiber OWL includes a built-in link wizard that easily calculates the allowable loss for the fibre runs being measuring which is used to determine IEEE protocol and industry standards based certification. 

All Fiber OWL 4 power meters include automatic wavelength detection and switching. The power meter stores physical fibre information for up to eight links.  Link information includes: link name, date, fibre type, fibre length, connectors, splices, temperature, cabling standard, and calculated or entered reference power values for two wavelengths.  In addition the meter will store up to 1000 measured data points with labels.  Each value includes the fibre type and link.  The stored information can be selectively viewed, edited (measured again), printed, or deleted.  The meter will print formatted reports indicating simple PASS or FAIL results of selected stored data directly using the built in serial port, or all of the stored data can be downloaded to the free OWL Reporter software.

For fibre certification it is necessary to know the fibre length and the Fibre OWL kit can be supplied complete with an inbuilt length tester or a separate length tester can be purchased at a later date.

OWL components are available as individual items therefore additional sources can be added at a later date if required. Sources are also available in low cost single wavelength options.

Supported Cabling Standards:

EIA/TIA 568-B ISO/IEC 11801
1000Base-SX
100Base-FX 10Base-FB
10Base-FL FDDI
ATM-155 ATM-622
Fibre Channel Token Ring
Also supports 2 user-definable standards

Additional Measurement Wavelengths:
980nm 1310nm 1480nm 1550nm

Visual Fault Locator

The OWL PCVFL (Precision Coupled Visual Fault Locator) is a light-weight, hand-held tool used to quickly troubleshoot faults in the continuity of both single mode and multi-mode fibres, especially at fibre launch points or in OTDR dead zones.  A high intensity visible red laser beam is precision-coupled into an optical fibre; breaks and micro-bends in the fibre deflect the red light into the fibre jacket, producing a red glow at the point of the fault

• High-intensity visible laser allows for visible fault location of breaks and microbends in both single-mode and multimode fibres
• Both Continuous Wave mode and Pulsed mode allow for easy fibre identification
• Standard ST connector (other connector options may be available - contact us for more information)
• Simple single-switch operation
• CW Mode - 15 hours use on one 9v battery
• Pulsed Mode - 120 hours use on one 9v battery
• Low -battery indicator
• Hand-held
• Lightweight 

VOLT - Visual Optical Length Tester

VOLT functions as any good quality Visual Fault Locator (VFL). However, with the same price range as other VFL's VOLT has the added benefit of doubling as a LOOPBACK length tester! 

VOLT uses 2 fibres and patch cables to establish a length test accurate to +/- 2.5 meters! VOLT's VFL functions up to 5 Kilometers (3.1 Miles). Loop length testing functions up to 1.5 Kilometers. VOLT is a precision coupled laser diode! Precision coupling allows VOLT to couple maximum red laser light into the tiny connector orifice of fibre optic links up to 5 Kilometers (3.1 Miles) of distance! 

• Measures the length of both single mode and multimode fibre with accuracy of ± 2.5 meters
• High-intensity visible laser allows for visible fault
• location of breaks and microbends
• Pulsed mode provides easy fibre identification
• Easy-to-read bright red 7-segment LED display
• 15 hours continuous use on one 9v battery
• Low battery indicator
• Handheld
• Lightweight

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BOLT - Beaming Optical Length Tester

The BOLT uses a "looped" method of measuring fiber length. This is accomplished by looping back two fibers at one end of the fiber run with a patch cord. The round trip time that the light takes to travel through the fibres is converted to length in kilometers, then divided by two to show the length of the fibre cable. There is no need to measure the length of all the fibres; the length measurement can be applied to all fibres in the cable.

BOLT uses a 1310nm laser to measure fibre links of up to 25 kilometers, and is accurate to within ±2.5 meters. In addition to length testing, the BOLT doubles up as a stable -10dBm laser light source, and a pulsing mode allows for fibre location with fibre identifiers.

• Measures the length of both single mode andmulti-mode fibre with accuracy of ± 2.5 meters
• Doubles as a stable -10 dBm 1310nm single mode light source (BOLT-1 only)
• Generates a pulsed signal for use with fibre
• identifiers
• Easy-to-read bright red 7-segment LED display
• 15 hours continuous use on one 9v battery
• Low battery indicator
• Handheld
• Lightweight

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HOOTS

• Offers secure communications that is immune to electromagnetic interference
• Automatic volume control
• Wide receiver dynamic range -20 to -40 dBm 
• Doubles as a stable, temperature compensated 850 or 1300nm LED multimode light source with -20.0 dBm
• output power
• Long battery life (>20 hours)
• Low battery indicator
• Signal level indicator
• Headphone jack doubles as the power switch

Agilent WireScope 350 Fibre Smartprobes

• Transforms the WireScope 350 into a high performance optical fiber power meter and loss meter 
• Probe options for both 850 and 1300 nm power loss measurements on multimode fiber and 1310 and 1550 nm singlemode fiber 
• Measures fiber length up to 50 km for Singlemode Fiber an 4 km for Multimode Fiber 
• Certifies fiber to TIA 568A, TIA 568B.3 and ISO 11801 
• Network-specific pass/fail determination for 25 fiber interfaces, including Gigabit Ethernet 
• Fibers can be tested individually or in pairs for faster testing operation 
• Automatic set up through the WireScope 350 intelligent test port interface 
• PC upload and management of test results with ScopeData Pro software 
• Ability to store copper & fiber test results in the same database 
  

For Use with the Agilent Wirescope 350 or Framescope 350 Dual Remote kits, the Fibre Smartprobes transform the Wirescope and Framescope into a high performance optical certification instrument. With options for Multimode and Singlemode wavelengths, Fibre Smartprobes will certify the installed fibres to industry standards and provide a pass or fail certificate for each fibre tested.

The results are downloaded to Scopedata Pro software included with the tester offering the end user a common database application for all copper and fibre test results.