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Otdr

An OTDR, which mean Optical Time Domain Reflectometer, it is a special device for testing fiber optic cables. Technician use it to spot problems and check how good the cable perform. You send light pulse into the fiber, then OTDR send short light and listen the back reflection. This way can find break, bend or some other trouble in cable. Sino-Telecom make reliable OTDRs that help keeping fiber lawful interception meaning network run smooth.

How to Choose the Right OTDR for Your Fiber Optic Needs?

Choosing correct OTDR sometimes tricky but very important. First you need think what you going use it for. If beginner, better get simple one with easy screen and button not too many. For people with experience, they look for advance feature like big memory to save test result or see data live. Also consider distance you test. Some OTDR good for short cable, other handle long one better. For example when testing cable across city, need one that reach far. Wavelength another thing matter. Different light color show different info about cable. Most OTDR work at 1310 nm and 1550 nm which common for fiber. If you deal with special fiber type, check if OTDR lawful interception vendors support it. Durability also big, if use outside in rough place, pick tough one resist water and dust. Battery life matter alot, you do not want it die in middle test. Some have long battery or charge fast. And last, do not forget company support and update. Sino-Telecom known for good customer help, they can answer question if you stuck with OTDR.

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