Compact Launch Lead
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Complementing our extensive range of OTDR equipment, AFC Group has developed a new launch lead that is compact enough to fit into most OTDR cases.
It is available as a universal triple (TRI) fibre launch lead ideal for contractors who test a range of networks. It also comes as a single fibre single mode (SM) launch lead designed especially for telecommunication network testing.
AFC Group recommends using a launch and far end lead each end of the link in order to comply with new optical link testing standards as specified in ISO/IEC 14763-3:2006. The far end lead plugs into the link under test in order to take the far end connector measurement into account.
Features & Benefits
| Extremely compact and lightweight, fits easily into an OTDR case |
| Two options - universal triple (TRI) fibre or economic single fibre SM launch |
| TRI launch lead houses 3 fibre types in 1 case, 100m of each MM (OM1, OM3) and SM (OS1), eliminating the need for several separate launch leads and enabling the owner to test most common fibre types |
| Specific single fibre SM launch lead for telecommunication network testing |
| Terminated with standard connector types to suit the most common network and OTDR interfaces |
| Customisation available |
| All connectors are standards compliant reference connectors |
| 1m oversleeved tails for easy manoeuvring and testing |
Applications
| Testing of fibre optic cable using an OTDR - help to minimise the effects of the OTDR’s launch pulse on measurement uncertainty, i.e. the dead zone |
Options
| Tri Launch Lead - OS1 SM, OM1 MM, OM3 MM (100m per fibre type) |
| Single Mode Launch Lead - OS1 SM 100m |
| Standard connector configuration or customised to suit particular network or OTDR interfaces |
Specifications
| Connector Insertion Loss <0.2dB when tested at 850, 1310 and 1550nm |
| All connectors are high grade standards compliant reference connectors, machine polished with ceramic ferrules |
| All launch leads are OTDR tested for macro/micro bends, eliminating unnecessary OTDR events |
| Robust plastic casing complete with hinged magnetic cover to protect tails and connectors |
