Fiber Testing Overview
Double-Ended, Fiber Pair
Double-ended fiber pair configuration tests two fibers, using two Fiber SmartProbes. When multimode probes are used, the FrameScope and DualRemote can be as much as 4 km apart. When singlemode probes are used, the FrameScope and DualRemote can be as much as 50 km apart. All maximum lengths are barring excessive loss.
Single-Ended, Fiber Pair (Loopback)
Single-ended loopback configuration tests two fibers, using one Fiber SmartProbe and a fiber test jumper. When an 850nm multimode probe is used, the FrameScope and the fiber test jumper can be as much as 2 km apart or 4 km overall fiber length. When an 1300nm multimode probe is used, the FrameScope and the fiber test jumper can be as much as 5 km apart or 10 km overall fiber length.When singlemode probes are used, the FrameScope and fiber test jumper can be as much as 25 km apart or 50 km overall. All maximum lengths are barring excessive loss.
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