MPO Fiber Tester

Overview

Uses a 650nm (+/- 10nm) light source to visually highlight any faults, cracks, or other physical imperfections within optical fiber.

Purpose

The MPO Fiber Tester has been developed in order to visually highlight any cracks, breaks, or faults within a multifiber cable assembly. A laser diode is used to emit a wavelength of 650nm through the optical fiber which creates a bright red glow at any faulty points. The Fiber Tester MPO is compatible with any 4, 8, and 12 fiber multifiber cable including Single-mode and Multimode varieties.

Operating Instructions

CAUTION: Always were proper eye protection when operating the MPO fiber tester. We recommend a set of safety glasses specifically meant to filter 650nm light.

Note: The Fiber Tester MPO contained a rechargeable lithium battery. The battery is able to provide 1400 mAh or approximately 5 hours of continuous use. The battery is rechargeable via the USB port located in the top left corner of the device by the USB text.

  1. Connect a 4, 8, or 12 fiber MPO/MTP multifiber cable assembly to the front MPO adapter.
  2. The MPO fiber tester is powered on/off by the small switch located in the top right corner by the ‘SW’ text.
  3. Switch between illuminating all 12 fibers or each fiber individually using the switch in the middle by the ‘MODE’ text.
    a. If choosing to illuminate each fiber individually, the knob located to the right hand side of the MPO adapter allows a user to cycle through each fiber. The LED indicator to the left of the MPO adapter displays the current illuminated strand contained within the multifiber cable assembly.
  4. After use insert the dust cover back into the MPO adapter to prevent debris accumulating on the face of the internal MPO cable.

Cable Compatibility

Up to 12 fiber MPO with Single-Mode or Multimode fiber

Power

1400mAh lithium battery (approx. 5hrs battery life)
Rechargeable through rear USB port

Spectral Width

< 10nm

Output Power

> 0.4 mW @ 25° C into 9 µm fiber

Mode

Continuous Wave / Pulse

Laser Class

Class 2B

Indicator

Power / Battery Low

Fiber Connector

Universal 2.5mm

Emitting Range

> 3km

Output Power Reliability

Visibility to 3 Km

Operating Temperature

0° C ~ 50° C

Storage Temperature

0° C ~ 70° C

Important Notes

  • DO NOT look into the output port of the tester when it is on. Doing so may cause damage to your eyes.
  • Keep the dust cap closed at all times when the device is not in use.
  • Use suitable fiber optic cleaning tools to clean the fiber connector before testing to prevent contamination
  • When the LED shows RED, the batteries are almost drained and in low voltage status. Immediately replacement of the batteries is recommended.