The FX160's FiberBEAST®, a (Bidirectional Easy Analysis by a Single Technician) test suite performs automated bidirectional insertion loss (IL), optical return loss (ORL), and unidirectional OTDR measurements for up to three wavelengths via a single test port.
Fiber deployments continue to ramp up worldwide, with service providers struggling to keep pace with the testing and reporting aspects. A shortage of skilled technicians with fiber certification experience adds to the challenge, so demand for a simple one button, full function tester with automated fiber test functions, smart workflow routines, and test reporting features is growing rapidly.
The FX160's Fiber BEAST test suite addresses this challenge and market requirement by leveraging the test capability of multiple instruments (light source, power meter, optic loss test set, ORL meter, and OTDR) integrated within the unit. Using a single test port only, automated fiber certification tests are performed when paired with a remote FX160 companion instrument.
The FX160 automatically pairs with its remote test partner when connected to the fiber link under test. Serial number information and fiber reference values are exchanged before testing starts.
In the setup, the technician simply selects the OLTS, ORL or OTDR option (or any combination thereof), and configures the desired wavelength(s). Prior to testing, Pass/Fail thresholds and reference values can still be modified or edited as needed.
A single Start button initiates the test sequence based on the test options selected. The unit initiating the test automatically becomes the Master and controls communication and test sequence with the remote test set.
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