All OTDRs include a power meter and when partnered with a FiberMASTER light source, the OTDR can be used to directly measure cable attenuation or to measure the output power of optical equipment for troubleshooting.

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The fibre Inspection Probe with Automatic Certification to IEC61300-3-35 Standard. 90% of all fibre optic cable and network issues arise from dirty and/or damaged fibre connectors which is why the Fibre Inspection Probe is an essential piece of equipment for any fibre cable installer or technician.

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The power meter / light source is used to measure attenuation in multimode or single-mode cabling. The power meter’s high dynamic range also allows troubleshooting of LAN and Telecom networks. Both the power meter and light source support the fibre inspection probe to capture images of the connector on each end of the cabling.