Fluke Networks Fibre Optic Test Equipment The Fluke Networks Fiber QuickMap series, fibre optic test equipment has a measurement range of up to 1.5km. This test equipment measures the length and identifies high loss events on multimode (Fiber QuickMap) fibre optic cable. You will find it operates much like like an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR). A laser sends light pulses through the fibre, then measures the power and timing of light reflected from high loss connections and splices and the end of the fibre. VFLs work well for exposed lengths of fibre near a patch panel by illuminating bad connections and breaks. It is not always helpful for cable runs more than a few meters, or when the cable is not visible or accessible, or when the laser light cannot penetrate the jacket. An OTDR, provides graphical data and analysis along the entire length of a cable. A VFL is not capable of this. However, OTDR’s can be expensive and require more time and skill to operate. The QuickMap fills the gap between a VFL and an OTDR. These models have the simplicity of a VFL and provide distance and power information on high losses, breaks and the end of the fibre. It includes a multimode fibre fault locator unit, screw-on interchangeable SC adapter, Quick Reference Guide (manuals in 9 languages available on-line), safety instruction manual and batteries. Applications Measure and locate high loss splices Measure and locate high loss connections and breaks Locate the end of a fibre Find potential sources of errors caused by reflectance from dirty or poor connections Detect live optical signals before it begins testing Certifications CE certified CSA certified FCC certified
