Fiber Testing Kit measures power level and fiber signal loss.
Press Release Summary:
IDEAL FiberMASTER offers portable, all-in-one solution to measure critical power and optical signal loss on standard wavelength windows, as well as on FTTx applications. It features 5-wavelength power meter with calibration function that stores reference power levels for dB loss measurements. When joined with 850 nm docking light source, power meter measures fiber optic power in mW and dBm, as well as fiber signal loss (dB) at 850, 1,300, 1,310, 1,490, and 1,550 nm wavelengths.
Original Press Release:
IDEAL Unveils Versatile Handheld Fiber Optical Power Meter and Light Source Kit
New IDEAL FiberMASTER Lets Technicians Make Simple, Accurate Measurements of Power Level and Fiber Signal Loss Under Field Conditions on Multimode and Singlemode Fiber Optic Cabling
SYCAMORE, IL, June 10, 2008 -- Designed to accommodate the expanding needs of datacom technicians, the new IDEAL FiberMASTER five-wavelength fiber testing kit offers a portable, all-in-one solution to measuring critical power and optical signal loss on standard wavelength windows, as well as on FTTx applications.
At the heart of the FiberMASTER is a five-wavelength power meter with calibration function that stores reference power levels for quick dB loss measurements, therefore eliminating the requirement to manually calculate loss. When joined with the included 850nm "docking" light source, the power meter measures fiber optic power in milliwatts (mW) and decibel-milliwatts (dBm), as well as measure fiber signal loss (dB) at 850, 1300, 1310, 1490 and 1550nm wavelengths. The 850nm wavelength is encountered in most LAN, residential, commercial and campus environments, while the 1490nm wavelength is common in emerging FTTx applications such as single mode fiber to the home or curb.
"Advanced engineering allows the FiberMASTER to provide a stable platform for testing fiber cables, connections and splices on multi- and single-mode systems to identify faults that may impact network performance," explained Dan Payerle, Product Manager, IDEAL. "FiberMASTER is a powerful troubleshooting solution that has only three buttons required for operation, making it perfect for field use. Plus, it makes loss testing very simple thanks to the decibel calibration feature."
Pricing and Availability
Available immediately, the IDEAL FiberMASTER (Part #33-928) is future-ready with high-end capabilities, yet is low in cost. Trade price for the power meter with an 850nm source is $749, and $995 for both 850nm and 1300nm sources.
As an added value, FiberMASTER comes with universal (2.5mm) and FC adapters for the meter interface, as well as free SC, ST and FC adapters for the light source, worth $140, to suit virtually any cable plant. Test jumpers and a heavy-duty carrying pouch are included in the package. FiberMASTER runs on AAA batteries.
For more information, contact IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., Becker Place, Sycamore, Illinois 60178. Or phone 1-800-947-3614, Fax: 1-800-533-4483. On the web, www.idealindustries.com.
ABOUT IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. has been serving the electrical industry since 1916. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of professional quality tools and supplies meeting the needs of installation professionals in the construction, maintenance, data communications and original equipment manufacturing industries.
