Dynamic Range* (typical):
1310nm ±20nm , ≥ 36dB
1550nm ±20nm , ≥ 34dB
Deadzone**(minimum value): ≤ 0.8m
OTDR Key Parameters
Pulse Width: 3ns, 5ns, 10ns, 30ns, 50ns, 100ns, 200ns, 500ns, 1µs, 2µs, 5µs, 10µs, 20µ
Measurement Time: 5 secs. to 5 mins., real-time
Refresh Rate: 4 times/sec
As the demand for bandwidth continues to soar, with higherthan-ever smartphone and streaming video usage, cable operators must face the challenge of deploying fiber deeper into the network. Although it is contested whether any single technology is best for the task, one thing is clear: operators will continue installing both fiber and cable into the foreseeable future. And because efficiency, speed, accuracy, and reliability metrics are key for increasing workforce productivity, the natural conclusion is simple: cable TV installers require a high-performance, efficient, yet affordable test equipment for installing future networks such as FTTx, RFoG and RF PON. Brought to you by Deviser Instruments Inc, the new AE1000 OTDR is the next generation cable TV installation meter on the market. The AE1000 integrates digital and analog cable TV (RF) testing, metallic TDR testing and optical testing, including a fiberscope, OTDR, OPM, VFL and LS, future-proofing the investment in test equipment, regardless of which technology is determined to be best. The AE1000 enables faster, more efficient installations with only a single instrument, producing substantial savings to the MSO.
Key Features• OTDR performance specifications comparable to biggerand more expensive OTDRs – optional up to 3 wavelengths,perfect for FTTx, RFoG and RF PON installation• FiberPath™ and Autotest: FiberPath™ analyzes the OTDRtraces to clearly display the map of the fiber link andidentifies possible faults, reducing the need for OTDR traceinterpretation• Digital QAM and analog measurements and constellationdisplay for Cable TV installation verification• Combines optical and metallic tests: OTDR, VFL, OPM, LS,Cable TV (RF) Test, TDR, and Fiberscope• Fiberscope integration with FiberSpot software for identifyingdirty spots of fiber connectors• Easy Web-Based back office integration
FiberPath™FiberPath simplifies the interpretation of OTDR traces byidentifying link elements and displaying the link map in aneasy-to-understand format. Experienced and inexperiencedtechnicians alike will appreciate the simplified display.
Fiber Inspection ProbeThe majority of performance faults in fiber-optics are caused bycontaminated connectors. Keep fiber endfaces and bulkheadsfree of dirt with the AE1000’s built-in fiberscope application andautomatic Pass/Fail analysis.
OTDRThe AE1000’s high-performing OTDR supports up to threewavelengths and is the ideal solution for testing the fiber in RFoGand FTTx applications. The OTDR can identify and locate linkimpairments and measure the insertion loss by LSA, 2Pt and 4Ptmethods. The unit also measures optical return loss (ORL).
Cable TV (RF) MeasurementsThe cable TV measurements included in the AE1000 includeMER, PRE & Post BER measurements and BER statistics forverifying proper installation of cable TV services.
Optical MeasurementsThe AE1000 includes a suite of optical measurement tools,including a power meter, laser source, and visual faultlocator (VFL). The unit is available in numerous wavelengthconfigurations for ensuring proper levels in networks such asRFoG and FTTx.
TDR MeasurementsThe TDR can easily identify and locate possible impairments,helping to gauge the quality of coaxial cable used in a CableTV network.
