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Fiber optics convert electronic/binary information into optical signals through digital light pulses. The signal moves through a long fiber optic cable until the end of the line where it is converted back into its original electronic/binary form that is readable by computer systems. Optical fiber is made of a thin glass rod that is surrounded by a protective plastic coating. The light that is injected into the core of the glass fiber will follow the physical path through the internal reflection of light. It is necessary to constantly evolve fiber testing processes in order to ensure the integrity of the optical signals stays intact through complex networks.

There are two types of fiber based on the way light travels through it, multimode and singlemode. Multimode fiber is easier when coupling to other light sources and fiber. It also has a more simplified splicing process and lower cost transmitters. On the other hand, it has a high optic loss and a low bandwidth limit for short distances. Singlemode fiber has a much higher performance in regard to bandwidth and optic loss. Due to the small core size of singlemode fiber, more expensive transmitters and alignment systems are needed. Even with the downside of the more expensive equipment needed when working with singlemode fiber, it remains the best fiber optic solution.

Dust, water, and oil are just a few of the main contaminants that a fiber end-face comes in contact with. These contaminants disrupt the flow of light and can cause network outages. It is essential to use fiber inspection tools and cleaning kits to avoid and resolve these disruptions.

Avalon Test Equipment carries a variety of fiber inspection equipment from top manufacturers (VIAVIEXFOODM, and more) to meet your testing requirements.

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ODM® TTK 720 Compact SM Loopback Test & Inspection Kit

The ODM TTK 720 kit provides test technicians and contractors with an all-in-one solution to their fiber optic testing needs.

VIAVI Solutions Fiber Installer Kit

Includes the P5000i Digital Fiber Microscope, OLTS-85 Optical Loss Test Set, and Visual Fault Locator

VIAVI Solutions FiberChek Probe Microscope with Four Tips

The essential fiber tool for every technician – The "all-in-one" handheld solution for fiber inspection

VIAVI Solutions FiberChek Probe with UPC & APC Tips

The "all-in-one" handheld solution for fiber inspection – FiberChek Probe kit with UPC & ACP tips

VIAVI Solutions P5000i FBP Probe Microscope

The P5000i makes it fast and easy to certify that every connection in your network is clear and optimized.

VIAVI Solutions Fiber Insertion Loss and Inspection Kit

Special package deal only through Avalon Test Equipment

ODM® TTK 650 Test, Inspection, & Cleaning Kit

The ODM (Optical Design Manufacturing) TTK 650 Test, Inspection, and Cleaning Kit delivers powerful and portable fiber testing options at an affordable price. ODM provides simple and portable fiber optic test kits for wireless, wireline broadband network applications.

EXFO FIP-430B Fiber Inspection Probe

Built to simplify and speed up connector certification, the FIP-430B integrates advanced automated features, such as a high-performance, fiber image-centering system and onboard connector-endface pass/fail analysis based on IEC or custom standards to deliver accurate and consistent connector certification in seconds.

VIAVI Solutions FiberChek Probe Microscope with LC/PC & SC/PC Tips

The "all-in-one" handheld solution for fiber inspection – FiberChek Probe Microscope kit with LC/PC and SC/PC tips

VIAVI Solutions SmartClass Fiber OLTS-85 Optical Loss Test Sets

The fastest and easiest solutions for Tier 1 fiber certification.

Miller® RP 560 Handheld Optical Power Meter

The RP 560 optical power meter provides users with a simple platform for testing fiber optic cables at all connection points in the network. A highly-navigable interface and Bluetooth® functionality help to expedite the fiber testing process for busy technicians.

Miller® VIS 400-HDP Fiber Inspection Scope

Miller (previously ODM®) VIS 400-HDP Fiber Inspection Scope allows technicians to inspect and grade fiber endfaces quickly and accurately by delivering the most detailed image possible.

EXFO FIP-420B Fiber Inspection Probe

This intelligent and automated test tool transforms fiber inspection into a faster and simplified one-step process providing accurate and consistent test results, and preventing the reporting of false-positive results

Miller® VIS 500 Wireless Fiber Inspection Scope

Fiber Inspection Scope With APC Tips

VIAVI Solutions SmartClass Fiber OLP-85 Optical Power Meter

With a 100 dB dynamic range, the OLP-85 optical power meter is perfect for any fiber-optic network power or loss test application.

VIAVI Solutions SmartClass Fiber OLP-87 PON Power Meter

The OLP-87 PON Power Meter enables simultaneous power measurement of all upstream & downstream wavelengths on live B/E/G-PON networks and is also compatible with next generation PON networks (XG(S)-PON, 10G EPON & NG-PON2).

VIAVI Solutions SmartClass Fiber ORL-85 Optical Return Loss Meter

The SmartClass Fiber ORL-85 combines optical power meter (OPM), light source (OLS), continuous wave return loss meter (OCWR), and connector inspection in one compact instrument.

VIAVI Solutions FiberChek Sidewinder Package with WiFi, MPO, SM, MM

Automated multifiber connector inspection and analysis

Anritsu G0306B Video Inspection Probe

Optical connector inspection to ensure network performance

VIAVI Solutions SmartClass Fiber OLS-85 Inspection-Ready Optical Light Sources

The OLS-85 inspection-ready optical light source is the ideal partner to the SmartClass Fiber OLP-85 and OLP-85P to perform automatic loss test.

VIAVI Solutions/JDSU CellAdvisor Base Station Analyzer JD745B

The JD745B is a comprehensive solution providing all the functions to effectively test any cell site. The combined functionality includes spectrum analysis, cable and antenna analysis, power meter, interference analysis, channel scanner, RFoCPRI™, signal analysis, and PIM detection.

VIAVI Solutions/JDSU CellAdvisor Base Station Analyzer JD785B

The JD785B is a comprehensive solution providing all the functions to effectively test any cell site. The combined functionality includes spectrum analysis, cable and antenna analysis, power meter, interference analysis, channel scanner, RFoCPRI™, signal analysis, PIM detection.

EXFO FLS-140 Visual Fault Locator

Highly efficient pocket-size visual fault locator - the ideal complementary tool for any fiber-testing technician.

Miller® VIS 300-P Fiber Optic Connector Video Inspection Probe

Miller® (Previously ODM®) VIS 300-P Probe for the ODM VIS 300 monitor. If you are looking for a replacement/additional probe, this is what you need.

ODM® TTK 500 SM/MM Test & Inspection Kit

The ODM TTK 500 provides test technicians and contractors with high-end hardware and software to guarantee industry standard compliance in fiber optic-based telecommunications. ODM provides simple and portable fiber optic test kits for wireless, wireline, inspection, and broadband network applications.

EXFO FIP-400-P-DUAL Fiber Inspection Probe

Rugged video inspection probe to detect dirty/damaged connectors with great precision.