Portable Optical Time Domain Reflectometer suits outdoor use.

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Compatible with CATV, ISP, and telecommunications fiber networks, GAO3620 can display length, attenuation coefficient, connection point, fault point and loss distribution curves of fiber, as well as loss between 2 points, splice loss, and return loss. It can measure 50 km fiber in 30 sec, automatically search fault points and create lists, and supports 2 markers as well as zooming in and out of curve details. Other features include FC/PC style optical connector and 5 in. LCD display.



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GAO Tek Releases New Optical Device: Handheld OTDR (GAO 3620)



Toronto, Canada - GAO Tek Inc. announces the release of optical device, handheld optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR). It is widely used in loss characteristics analysis and fault point searching in fiber optic manufacture, installation and maintenance.

This portable OTDR can display the length, attenuation coefficient, connection point, fault point and loss distribution curves of the fiber, as well as, loss between two points, splice loss, and return loss. The easy-to-use and multi-functional device is designed to be durable even for outdoor operations. Further, GAO's handheld OTDR is compatible with CATV, ISP and Telecommunications Fiber Networks.

Handheld OTDR (GAO3620) provides the following features:
1. Portable design, convenient for outdoor testing
2. Simple operation menu and user friendly
3. Supports two markers combined
4. Supports zooming in and out for curve details
5. Automatically searches fault points and creates a list
6. Test data efficiently
7. Rapid response time: Able to finish 50km fiber measurement in 30s with high S/N
8. Large battery capacity, working time is over 12 hours
9. Reliable and durable

Specifications for the Handheld OTDR (GAO3620):
Pulse Widths: 10ns to 10µs.
Wavelengths: 1310nm ± 20nm, 1550nm ± 20nm Accuracy of Distance
Measurement: ±1m+reading*0.07% (not considered in error of refractive index)
Dynamic Range: max 26dB Measurement Range: 70km Event Dead Zone: <5m ATT Dead Zone: <25m Loss Readout Resolution: 0.01dB Testing time: <30s
Display: 320 * 240 5" LCD
Optical Connector Style: FC/PC
Power Supply: AC/DC adapter (AC: 90V to 265V, 50Hz/60Hz), Internal Li-battery, operating time more than 12 hours, and supports 150 saved curves
Dimensions: Approximately 265mm * 158mm * 80mm
Weight: Approximately 1.8kg

Ships with Toolbox: a computer assisted analysis software for data management and analysis. Help users download and save test data quickly Friendly operating interface makes it convenient for users to observe details of test curves, system settings and event information Supports up to 6 different test result comparisons simultaneously Prints professional OTDR test reports and event analysis lists in standard style Facilitates user comments and records Print screen function allows the user to review test images on PC.

For further information, please visit www.GAOTek.com. or visit (The New Optical Device: Handheld OTDR (GAO 3620))

About GAO Tek Inc.
GAO Tek Inc. is a leading provider of test and measurement equipment, embedded development tools, telecommunication testers, electronic measurement instruments, video surveillance, alarm and other electronic products that serve the needs of electronic professionals internationally.

For more information please visit www.GAOTek.com.

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