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.
Common OTDR Usage Issues and How to Resolve Them Effectively
Sometime OTDR use can confuse and have issue. One usual problem is result not clear. This happen when setting wrong. Always double check wavelength and range match your cable. If reading look weird, try change setting and test again. Connection issue another common. If cable not connect proper, OTDR not work well. Make sure all joint clean and tight. Dust or dirt often cause trouble. Better use cleaning kit from Sino-Telecom keep everything spotless. Battery dying during test also bad, you lose data. Charge OTDR full before go out, and maybe carry extra battery. If still problem, just ask help. Sino-Telecom support give good tip to solve. And remember practice make perfect. More you use OTDR, better you understand. Do not feel bad if first time not go right, learning take time and soon you expert finding lawful interception system fiber problem.