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Identify fiber optic cable components, faults, and

distance to fault

Designed with the installers and operators of enterprise communication networks in mind, the FiberXpert OTDR 5000 troubleshoots fiber optic networks, measures distance to fault, and documents findings. The FiberXpert OTDR 5000 provides very high resolution with one of the shortest dead zones available for testing multimode and single-mode fibers, thus enabling measurement of very short fiber links. Automatic analysis features will simplify your troubleshooting and measurement task.

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Characteristics• OpticalTimeDomainReflectometer(OTDR)for850/1300nmmulti-mode and 1310/1550nm single-mode

• Compliant toTier 2 Standards of fiberopticcabling, which includes both Tier 1 Light Source Power Meter(LSPM) and Tier 2 Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)

• AutomaticPass/Failanalysisofthetestresults compared to limits specified by TIA/IEC

• Graphical display ofOTDRtraceprovides on-screen images of discovered distance betweenconnectors,splices, and end of cable using reflection and attenuation analysis

• Allfiberlinkeventsandanalysisconveniently listedinatableofresults

• Automaticmacro-benddetection, increasingly important as installation space gets tighter

• Built-inopticallosstestset to help you formally accept end to end loss specifications

• Optionalfiberinspectionprobe for detecting dirty and damaged connectors with great precision

• LargecolorLCDtouchscreen, and hands-free neck strap

• Generateprofessionalreportswith Softing's included eXport software, part of the FiberXpert and WireXpertplatform

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What is an OTDR?

Fiber optic cable connectors, bends, breaks, and splices can all contribute to degraded performance or faulty network communications. The FiberXpert OTDR 5000 uses an optical radar to inject a signal at one end of the cable and then measure the reflected signal profile to determine the component, fault type, and distance to fault. Whether it's a cable bend that exceeds best practices during installation, or a cable break months after installation, the FiberXpert OTDR 5000 will analyze the fiber, describe the fault type, and graphically show you the distance to the fault and components throughout the cable run.

Easy handling and analysis

Aspecialcarryingcasewithneckstrapallowsforhands-free convenient operation in the fieldandeliminatestheneedtomountthemeasurementtool while troubleshooting. Theresultsaredisplayedonthe5inchtouchscreenandcanbeanalyzedandsaved. Featuringautomaticeventdetection,alleventsonthefiberopticlinkareautomaticallydisplayedwithaPass/Failevaluation.

Expanded measurement capabilitiesFunctions suchas attenuation measurementandanopticalpowermeter provideforaccurateanalysisofthetotallinklossandoftheoutputpowerofactiveequipmentsuchasswitches.Theoptionalfiberinspectionmicroscopeenablesyoutodocumentthequalityand cleanliness oftheconnectorend-facebefore and afterinstallation.Thisishelpfulin instancesoffaultsorwarrantyclaims.

Consolidate the measurement results of your projects in one software package Cabling projects commonly have both fiber optic and copper cabling links. Softing's included eXport software manages the test results of both FiberXpert and WireXpert, consolidating all results of your project in one software package.

Graphical display of component, fault, and distance to fault

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FIBER MICROSCOPEBeforetestinganyfiberrunandbeforepluggingconnectorstogether,youshouldchecktoensuretheyareclean.Dirtwilldegradedatatransferorcanpermanentlydamagethecontactarea.Withthenewfibermicro-scopefromSoftingITNetworksyoucanquicklyandeasilycheckconnectorendsandautomaticallyevaluatetoIEC61300-3-35. Did you know that when pulling off a connector end cap, a vacuum is drawn, and dust is sucked onto the end face? Did you know that making a dirty connection can crush dust into the end face?TheUSBinterfaceallowsconnectiontoWireXpertorFiberXpert.

Part number: WX-FX-INSP-KIT

• One-clicktestandevaluationoffibersurfaces

• AutomaticevaluationconformingtoIEC61300-3-35

• CompatiblewithWireXpertandFiberXpert

• Adaptersforcommonfiberconnectors

FIBERXPERTLAUNCHCORDMulti-mode and Single-mode launch cords neatly arranged and ready to use FiberXpert launchcordsensureorder in themeasuring case.Launch cords are coiled gently and canbeeasily rolledupandstored.ThefiberitselfisprotectedandcanbestoredinthehardcaseoftheFiberXpertOTDR5000.

Economy Launch Cord: FX-AC-ECO-MM-LC

• Optimumprotectionforyourlaunchcord

• Multi-modeandSingle-Modelaunchcordsavailable

• Commonconnectorcombinationsavailable

• Automaticroll-upinthePROversion

Contents of the kitFiberXpert OTDR 5000 Quad Multi-mode/Single-Mode850/1300/1310/1550nm Optical Time Domain Reflectometer IncludesFiberXpert, SCcompatibleMultimodemodule, SCcompatibleSingle-Modemodule, Li-Polymerbatteries,powersupplies,softcasewithshoulderstrap, hardcarrycase,calibrationcertificate Part number: FX5000-QU

FIBERXPERT OTDR 5000

Automatic roll-up PRO with SC to LC connectors: FX-AC-PRO-MM-SC

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General(Typicalat25°C)

Weight 0.4kg(0.88lb)Dimensions(w×h×d) 128x134x40mm(5x5.28x1.58in)OpticalInterfaces

)SC to SC ,STto SC ,LC to SC available: cords aunchL( SC Optical connector

Technical CharacteristicsLasersafetyclass(21CFR) Class1

Kilometers,feet,andmilesGroupindexrange 1.300000to1.700000in0.00001stepsNumberofdatapoints Upto128,000datapointsDistancemeasurement AutomaticordualcursorDisplay range 3.25mto260

kmCursorresolution 1cmSamplingresolution 4cmAccuracy ±1m±10-5xdistance

±samplingresolution (Excludinggroupindexuncertainties)

AttenuationMeasurementAutomatic,manual,2-point,5-point,andLSADisplayrange 1.25dBto55dBDisplayresolution 0.001dBCursorresolution 0.001dBLinearity ±0.03dB/dBThreshold 0.01to5.99dBin0.01dBstepsReflectance/ORLMeasurementsReflectanceaccuracy ±2dBDisplayresolution 0.01dBThreshold −11to−99dBin1dBstepsCWSourceCWSourceoutputpowerlevel −3.5dBmOperatingmodes CW,270Hz,330Hz,1kHz,2kHz,TWINTestPowerMeterPowerlevelrange MM:−3to−30dBm

SM:−2to−50dBmCalibratedwavelengths MM:850and1300nm

SM:1310,1490,1550,1625,and1650nmMeasurementaccuracy MM1:±1dB

(At-15dBm)SM:±0.5dB(At-30dBm)

MultimodeandQuadOTDRModules(Typicalat25°C)Centralwavelength2 850/1300±30

nm1310/1550±20nm

Pulsewidth 3nsto1μs 3nstoμsRMSdynamicrange3 26/24dB 37/35dBEventdeadzone4 0.8m 0.9mAttenuationdeadzone5 4m 4m

1Usingamodeconditioner2Laserat25°C3Theone-waydifferencebetweentheextrapolatedbackscatteringlevelatthestartofthefiber and the RMS noise level after 3-minutes averaging

4Measuredat±1.5dBdownfromthepeakofanunsaturatedreflectiveevent

5Measuredat±0.5dBfromthelinearregressionusinganF/UPC-typereflectance

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Distance units

Hands-free FiberXpert strap