TEMPO | Ultra-Stable 2W Loss, Length & ORL Tester | #T23403OLV-APC-50U
TEMPO COMMUNICATIONS | PART #T23403OLV-APC-50U
Ultra-Stable 2W Loss, Length & ORL Tester
DESCRIPTION
A Two-Way Optical Loss Tester (OLTS) that’s perfect for medium to ultra high fiber count loss, length and optical return loss testing applications on multimode fiber at 850 / 1330nm. A pair of these compact instruments set new standards of productivity, accuracy and ease of use. A multimode APC connector on this model is required for reliable ORL test performance. The 650 nm VFL VisiTester feature mixes a VFL in with the test signal during Autotest. It operates as a stand-alone VFL, or gives positive visual identification of a fiber to be connected during loss testing.
Each fiber needs just one test hook-up and one key press for a complete 2W / bidirectional loss, length & ORL test, and the same test method can be used for all fibers in a network, eliminating administration, training and test errors. Testing is accurate and can take only 5 seconds, direct onto flexible standards-compliant Tier 1 certification reports.
A pair of instruments both display length & bi-directional loss, & ORL each end, in real time, with no need to specify master/slave instruments. A single instrument can also be used as a stand-alone ultra-stable light source & power meter, VFL, ORL meter, or tone generator / detector. The ORL meter is calibrated with 50 u fiber, and works on 62.5u fiber with an appropriate dB offset.
OVERVIEW
- 25% of the size / weight, 7x the battery life of competitors
- Bidirectional Autotest loss, length and ORL testing on one fiber
- Full-feature optical return loss tester
- Real time Pass / Fail display
- 8,000 fiber memory and USB Flash Drive file dump
- KITS™ reporting software
- Autotest optical power meter, >25 λ, 1 % accuracy
- Traceable calibration reports: power meter & linearity, source λ & stability, ORL
- 80 hr alkaline battery life
- 3 Year warranty and calibration cycle
- EF compliant multimode sources
- Made in Australia
DOCUMENTS
User Manual KI23400 Two Way content Rev14
SPECIFICATIONS
| Attribute Name | Attribute Value |
|---|---|
| Modulated output (source) | 270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz ± 2 %, 12 Multi-Fiber ID tones |
| Output wavelength (source) | 850-1300 nm LED APC, VisiTester |
| Output power (source) | -27 dBm ±1 dB @ 62.5 µm |
| Adjust output power (source) | Fixed |
| Short term stability for 15 min, typical ±2 °C, after warm up, ORL < -25 dB (source) | 0.01 dB |
| Stability over temperature (source) | 0.35 dB |
| Wavelength drift (source) | 0.4 nm per °C (typical) |
| Reconnection repeatability @ 95% confidence (source) | 0.05 dB |
| Mode controlled (source) | 50/125µm compliant: IEC 61280-4-1 {Ed.1.0}, TIA 526-14A & TIA TSB-178 |
| Length range (2-way Autotest only) | 4.5 dB @ 50 µm |
| Length accuracy (2-way Autotest only) | 0.01% ± 4 meters |
| Length resolutions | 1 meter (0.000~9.999 Km), 10 meters (10.00~99.99 Km), 100 meters (100.0~127.9 Km) |
| Loss range (2-way Autotest) | 21.5 dB @ 50 µm |
| Loss repeatability & loss linearity (2-way Autotest) | 0.06 dB |
| Loss range (1-way Autotest) ) | 21.5 @ 50 µm |
| Loss repeatability & loss linearity (1-way Autotest) | 0.06 dB |
| ORL range | 0 ~ 27.5 dB @ 50 µm |
| ORL port isolation | > 25 dB |
| ORL accuracy | 0.2 dB |
| ORL resolution | 0.01 dB (@ 0 ~ 30 dB), 0.1 dB (@ 30 ~ 45 dB) |
| VisiTester wavelength | 650 ± 5 nm |
| VisiTester power | 0 dBm ± 1 dB @ SMF |
| VisiTester laser safety | Class 1, IEC60825-2 |
| VisiTester blink rate (manual) | CW or 2 Hz |
| Detector type (meter) | InGaAs |
| Response wavelength (meter) | 600 ~ 1700 nm |
| Calibration wavelengths (meter) | 780, 820, 850, 980, 1270, 1290, 1300, 1310, 1330, 1350, 1370, 1390, 1410, 1430, 1450, 1470, 1490, 1510, 1530, 1550, 1570, 1590, 1610, 1625, 1650 nm |
| Accuracy (meter) | 1 % (0.06 dB) |
| Mid-range linearity (meter) | 0.04 dB (typical) |
| Power range (meter) | +10 ~ -60 dBm (780 ~ 980, 1590 ~ 1650 nm) / +10 ~ -70 dBm (1270 ~ 1650 nm) |
| Total uncertainty (meter) | 0.3 dB (max) |
| Resolution (meter) | 0.01 dB |
| Polarization sensitivity (meter) | < 0.05 dB (typical) |
| ID tone detection & Autotest sensitivity (meter) | Up to -50 dBm |
| Autotest: | 1-way: compatible with other T23400 & T27400 models / 2-way: compatible with identical model only |
| Tone detection (meter) | 150 ~ 9999 Hz ± 1 % |
| USB interfaces | micro-USB for power & software / USB-A Flash Drive |
| Software | KITS (free download) |
| Power | Battery / External power via micro-USB |
| Battery life | Laser/LED source: 80 hours (typical) in Autotest, Power Meter: 1000 hours (typical) |
| Battery type | 2x AA (LR6) Alkaline / 2x AA NiMH AA (rechargeable via micro-USB) |
| Auto off | Selectable |
| Display | 74 mm x 55 mm high contrast LCD |
| Case | Polycarbonate (body) / rubber (edges & corners), moisture resistance, 1-meter drop tested |
| Memory | For 8,000 fibers / Unlimited on USB Flash Drive |
| Size | 190 mm x 105 mm x 35 mm |
| Unit weight | 0.42 kg |
| Shipping weight | 1.5 Kg |
| Operating / storage temperature | -15 to 55 °C / -25 to 70 °C |
| Relative humidity | 0 ~ 95 % |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Calibration validity (ISO/IEC 17025) | 3 years |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
Common Questions About the Ultra-Stable 2W Loss, Length and ORL Tester
What is the Ultra-Stable 2W Loss, Length and ORL Tester used for?
It is used for bidirectional optical loss, fiber length, and optical return loss testing on multimode fiber networks during installation, certification, and maintenance.
Who is this tester designed for?
This tester is designed for fiber technicians, network installers, and telecommunications contractors working with medium to ultra high fiber count multimode networks that require accurate Tier 1 certification.
What makes this tester different from standard multimode OLTS testers?
Unlike standard testers, this model performs two-way loss, length, and ORL testing with a single connection and one button press, providing ultra-stable accuracy and fast, repeatable results.
What is the VisiTester feature used for?
The integrated 650 nm VisiTester functions as a visual fault locator and allows positive visual fiber identification during Autotest or as a standalone VFL.
Can this tester be used as a standalone instrument?
Yes. A single unit can operate as an ultra-stable light source, optical power meter, ORL meter, VFL, or tone generator and detector.
At a Glance
• Two-way bidirectional loss, length, and ORL testing on multimode fiber
• Integrated 650 nm VisiTester for visual fiber identification
• Single connection and one-button Autotest operation
• Ultra-stable source accuracy for reliable Tier 1 certification
• Fast testing with results in approximately five seconds
• Compact, lightweight design with extended battery life