TEMPO | Ultra-Stable Two-Way Loss, Length & ORL Tester | #T23424OL-APC
TEMPO COMMUNICATIONS | PART #T23424OL-APC
Ultra-Stable Two-Way Loss, Length & ORL Tester
DESCRIPTION
A Quad Two-Way Optical Loss Test set / OLTS fiber tester that’s perfect for medium to ultra high fiber count loss, length & optical return loss testing applications on both multimode and single mode fiber with APC connectors on both ports at 850 / 1330nm 1310/1550 nm. A pair of these compact SM & MM instruments set new standards of productivity, ultra-stable source accuracy and ease of use. A multimode APC connector on this model is required for reliable ORL test performance.
Each fiber needs just one test hook-up and one key press for a complete bidirectional loss, length & ORL test, and the same test method is used for both multimode and single mode fiber, eliminating administration, training and test errors. Testing is accurate and can take only 5 seconds, direct onto flexible standards-compliant Tier 1 certification reports.
The optical fiber length measurement feature is accurate, integrated with the other measurements, and requires only one fiber to be hooked up.
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 OLTS instrument can also be used as a stand-alone ultra-stable light source, power meter, ORL meter or tone generator / detector.
OVERVIEW
- 25% of the size / weight, 7x the battery life of competitors
- Bidirectional Autotest loss, length & 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 |
|---|---|
| Output wavelength (source) | Port 1: 1310, 1550 nm Laser APC / Port 3: 850, 1300 nm LED APC |
| Output power (source) | -3 dBm ±1 dB (@ 9/125 µm for 1310, 1550 m) / -23 dBm ±1 dB (@ 62.5/125 µm for 850, 1300 nm) |
| Adjust output power (source) | Adjustable over 7 dB in 0.01 dB steps (for 1310, 1550 nm) / Fixed (for 850, 1300 nm) |
| Short term stability for 15 min, typical ±2 °C, after warm up, ORL < -25 dB (source) | 0.03 dB (for 1310, 1550 nm) / 0.01 dB (for 850, 1300 nm) |
| Stability over temperature (source) | 0.2 dB (max for 1310, 1550 nm) / 0.35 dB (max for 850, 1300 nm) |
| Wavelength initial tolerance @ 25 °C (source) | 20 nm (for 1310, 1550 nm) |
| Wavelength drift (source) | 0.4 nm per °C (typical for 1310, 1550 nm) / 0.4 nm per °C (typical for 850, 1300 nm) |
| Mode controlled (source) | 850, 1300 nm (50/125µm compliant: IEC 61280-4-1 {Ed.1.0}, TIA 526-14A & TIA TSB-178) |
| Spectrum width @ FWHM (source) | 3 nm (typical for 1310, 1550 nm) |
| Reconnection repeatability @ 95% confidence (source) | 0.1 dB (for 1310, 1550 nm Laser) / 0.05 dB (for 850, 1300 nm LED) |
| Length range (2-way Autotest only) | 6 dB @ 62.5 µm (for 850, 1300 nm) / 30 dB (for 1310, 1550 nm) |
| 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) | 27 dB @ 62.5 µm (for 850, 1300 nm) / 47 dB (for 1310, 1550 nm) |
| Loss repeatability & loss linearity (2-way Autotest) | 0.06 dB (for 850, 1300 nm) / 0.04 dB (for 1310, 1550 nm) |
| Loss range (1-way Autotest) | 27 dB @ 62.5 µm (for 850, 1300 nm) / 47 dB (for 1310, 1550 nm) |
| Loss repeatability & loss linearity (1-way Autotest) | 0.06 dB (for 850, 1300 nm) / 0.04 dB (for 1310, 1550 nm) |
| ORL range | 0 ~ >60 dB (1310, 1550 nm) / 0 ~ 30 dB @ 62.5 µm |
| ORL port isolation | > 60 dB (1310, 1550 nm) / > 25 dB (850, 1300 nm) |
| ORL resolution | For 1310, 1550 nm: 0.01 dB (@ 0 ~ 50 dB), 0.1 dB (@ 50 ~ 65 dB) / For 850, 1300 nm: 0.01 dB (@ 0 ~ 30 dB), 0.1 dB (@ 30 ~ 45 dB) |
| ORL accuracy | 0.2 dB |
| 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 |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Calibration validity (ISO/IEC 17025) | 3 years |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
Common Questions About the Ultra-Stable Two-Way Loss, Length and ORL Tester
What is the Ultra-Stable Two-Way Loss, Length and ORL Tester used for?
It is used for bidirectional optical loss, fiber length, and optical return loss testing on single mode and 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 on medium to ultra high fiber count fiber networks that require accurate Tier 1 certification.
What makes this tester different from standard OLTS testers?
Unlike standard OLTS testers, this model performs bidirectional loss, length, and ORL testing with a single connection and one button press, delivering ultra-stable source accuracy and fast, repeatable results.
Can this tester be used as a standalone instrument?
Yes. A single unit can function as a stable light source, optical power meter, ORL meter, or tone generator and detector.
At a Glance
• Two-way bidirectional loss, length, and ORL testing in a single test
• Supports single mode and multimode fiber with APC connectors
• Ultra-stable source accuracy for reliable Tier 1 certification
• Fast testing with results in as little as five seconds
• Stores up to 8,000 fiber test results with USB export
• Compact design with long battery life for field use