Multi-tasking – Enhancing productivity

Managed by a highly efficient operating system, multiple functions can work simultaneously. Now, users can perform OTDR measurements on a particular fiber core while simultaneously checking the power level and connector surface quality on others.

Smart Mapper – Single button measurement. Comprehensive network characterization. Easy to read report

Measurement acquisitions with multiple pulse widths and smart-algorithm enable users to detect and comprehensively characterize network events by pressing one single button. Simple, icon-based map view for easy interpretation of network events. Immediate PASS/FAIL judgment based on user-defined thresholds. Easily toggled trace view for manual supplementary
analysis.

Dual-operation Mode – Touch screen and hard-key buttons

Tap, swipe, pinch or press. Choose between the high resolution 8.4-inch multi-touch capacitive touchscreen or the robust hard-key buttons in any combination desired. OTDR operations have never been easier.

Multi-Fiber Measurement – Database view. Organized. Quick preview of network characteristics

OTDR-based application in a database view. Guiding users in tracking multi fibers measurements in sequence. OTDR trace, power level and connector surface image of a particular fiber core are organized as one group. With PASS/FAIL judgment, fiber core performance is easily characterized.

Plug Check Function–Checking the connection with the OTDR

Never spoil measurements with poor connections or dirty plugs. The plug check function monitors the condition of the OTDR’s optical input/output connectors and displays an alarm if the connection is not properly made. This function is useful for checking for damage, dirt, or other problems with optical plugs at the OTDR or on the fiber under test, and for helping technicians to remember to connect the fiber under test

Lightning Startup Time – Under 10 seconds

Thanks to the latest high speed hardware and a highly efficient operating system, the AQ7280 starts up from completely OFF to measurement ready in seconds. It’s always ready when you are

Wireless Connectivity – Remote control. Remote data transfer

Control the OTDR remotely using Windows™ operating system devices via wireless router connection technology. Transfer measurements results from the OTDR to Windows™ operating system devices via FlashAir™ technology. Send the results/reports by email/file transfer software for immediate reporting.

Eagle Eye – Hunt down your breakpoint precisely and promptly

Enabling highest possible sampling resolution in a long distance measurement range, distance offset error is reduced. With a relatively small distance offset error, users are able to pinpoint the actual break location in high distance accuracy. Faster location identification, faster repair time.

Modularity – Full range of selections

9 OTDR units ranging from single mode to multi mode, from low dynamic range to ultra-high dynamic range, and 2 wavelengths to 4 wavelengths. Selection of power sensor, light source, visible light source and fiber inspection probe for customization based on user needs.

Connector Quality Assurance – Zoomed in, checked out, all fi xed up

Using high-performance Lightel™ fiber inspection probe, fiber connector surface is visualized for inspection of scratches and dirt, reducing 90% of fiber cable problems.

Intermittent Connection Monitoring

Under cold weather conditions, fiber network connectivity can be interrupted intermittently due to bending/loose connections events. Identifying such intermittent interruption requires periodic monitoring and advanced analysis algorithm. The OTDR Schedule Measurement function is useful to monitor a particular fiber core based on user-defined measurement period and interval. Measurement results are compared with a reference trace and analyzed for any discrepancies. Based on user-defined loss threshold, discrepancy at a particular distance is identified and the occurrence time is recorded.

Fault Locator

OTDR-based application for simply identifying fiber break location. Adaptive, smart-algorithm based on selected network architectures, such as point-to-point or PON network topology. Simple view of distance information for easy interpretation. Easily toggled trace view for additional detail analysis.

PON Optimized

Excellent hardware performance and advanced analysis algorithm, enables the AQ7280* to accurately characterize Passive Optical Network (PON) through high-port-count splitters (up to 1 × 128). PON mode assists beginner/expert users in simply configuring OTDR measurement settings based on PON topology information for optimal results. Short event dead zone and high sampling resolution enable users to detect near-end location of connectors that are as close as 0.5 meters (<20 inches). With the built-in optical cut filter and dedicated measurement port, the AQ7283F module is capable to measure live PON for maintenance purpose.