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 offers a wide variety of fiber inspection and cleaning equipment from top manufacturers (VIAVI, EXFO, ODM, and more) for rent or purchase. Test With Confidence®.
OPTIONS INCLUDED. The all-in-one Network Master Flex MT1100A supports all the latest communications network technologies. Selecting and installing up to two modules from a range of three module options supports all-in-one R&D, manufacturing, installation and maintenance tests of network and transport equipment operating at bit rates from 1.5 Mbps to 100 Gbps.
The FTB-1 Platform is an open testing solution for network infrastructure construction and troubleshooting. This model has built-in intelligence empowers frontline technicians to take field testing efficiency to the next level.
The FiberFox Mini 4S is a fusion splicer kit that is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and, with its touchscreen feature, as simple as using a tablet.
The Fluke Versiv DSX-5000 Cable Analyzer improves the efficiency of copper certification with unmatched speed for testing Cat 6A and Class FA while meeting draft IEC Level V – the most stringent accuracy requirement.
The DSX CableAnalyzer Series copper cable certifiers enables testing and certification of twisted pair cabling for up to 40 Gigabit Ethernet deployments and will handle any cabling system whether it is a Cat 5e, 6, 6A, 8 or Class FA and I/II.
View7, a core-alignment splicer with the world’s highest fiber image magnification rate, is the most powerful and innovative fusion splicer in the market.
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.
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.
Optical power meters for the installation and maintenance of singlemode and multimode fiber optic networks. Combine pass/fail fiber inspection and optical power measurement into one solution.
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.
