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Fiber Optic Cable Testing Best Practices

By niveksuhail
The cleanliness of the fiber optic connectors and the connectors of the test equipment is crucial. A fiber optic inspection microscope can be used to check the cleanliness of the heart and connection ferrules.

It is recommended that you use specialized cleaning agents to clean the fiber optic connections. Equally important is the cleanliness of the reference cables and connectors of the test equipment.

When using an optical pen (VFL) to locate faults, eye protection is paramount. Indeed, a VFL uses a high-intensity laser light source. You should, therefore, avoid looking at the source or the core of the optical fiber illuminated by VFL with the naked eye.
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The use of an optical light source and a photometer, or an optical loss test kit (OLTS), is recommended to ensure that the budget for optical power conforms to the original specifications.
Record and reference the characteristics of the fiber link using an OTDR.

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