The Single mode Tier 2 Fiber Certifier features an optical power meter and built-in OTDR for thorough fiber testing. Together with software, it allows technicians to create a Tri-report that emphasizes results from the OTDR, End face Analysis, and Link Certification. Furthermore, these devices are essential tools for efficient fiber optic testing and certification.
The Single mode Tier 2 Fiber Certifier features an optical power meter and built-in OTDR for thorough fiber testing. Together with software, it allows technicians to create a Tri-report that emphasizes results from the OTDR, End face Analysis, and Link Certification. Furthermore, these devices are essential tools for efficient fiber optic testing and certification.
The OWL KF7+SX is a Singlemode tier 2 fiber certifier that gives fiber installation technicians the tools needed to certify and prove their work properly. The OWL 7+ fiber certifier will help you win more bids with its comprehensive Tri-Reporting option available. The color LCD screen displays results and a clear PASS / FAIL icon using known standards. Fiber OWL7+ certifiers are small and compact coming in at a third of the size and weight when compared to the competition.
OWL utilizes the beautiful color display by having helpful diagrams that prompt the user to connect the tester to the link as shown. There are also text-based help screens that are available if technicians have questions in the field. Optical Power MeterThe optical power meter included in the KF7+SX is used for an absolute measurement of the amount of light intensity. This unit is a single-mode power meter using the 1310/1550 nm wavelengths.
When used in OPM Mode, the KF7+SX performs the following basic tests: Transmitter Power Measurement OTDR's are complicated technical devices and require a high technical skill, knowledge, and expertise to operate. OTDR's are built to locate faults or "events" in an optical fiber. The events can include things like breaks, shatters, connector endfaces, patch panels, splices, macro-bends, and micro-bends. OTDR's can detect two types of events that encompass those type of anomalies: Fresnel (reflective) and backscatter (non-reflective).
Fresnel events are caused by "glass-to-air" boundaries in the fiber which causes a high amount of light to be reflected back into the OTDR. Intrinsic properties of the optical fiber cause backscatter events. This leads to light scattering in all directions, including back into the OTDR. WaveSource Pro Light SourceThe included WPSX light source is highly stabilized and includes Singlemode wavelengths of 1310 andamp; 1550 nm. The -10 dBm output power is NIST Traceable and the WPSX includes SC connectors. WPSX features an intuitive 4-button interface with controls for power, transmission mode, wavelength, and auto-test mode. The screen is a 2.8" (7.11 cm) color LCD and is powered by a Lithium Polymer and weighs just 10 ounces. OWLView SoftwareOne great benefit of the OWL KF7+SX fiber certifier is the OWLView software. Tri-Reports built by OWLView give customers a full report of the fiber optic install from Endface analysis, OTDR tests, and Link Certification.
Features
| Detector Type | InGaAs |
| Wavelengths | 850, 980, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625 nm |
| Measurement Range | +5 to -70 dBm |
| Accuracy (Uncertainty) | ± 0.15 dB |
| Display Resolution | 0.01 dB |
| Measurement Units | dBm, dB |
| Connector Type | Universal (2.5 mm and 1.25 mm) |
| Data Storage Points | < 10,000 |
| Download Port Connection | USB |
| Software | OWLView |
| Modes of Operation | PAIR, BIDI, CERT, LOSS, OPM |
| Length Measurement Range | Up to 25 km |
| Length Measurement Accuracy | ± 8.2' (2.5 m) |
| VFL Output Wavelength | 650 nm Laser |
| VFL Output Power | 1 mW |
| VFL Operating Modes | CW, Modulated |
| VFL Operating | 2.5 mm Universal |
| Fiber Type | Singlemode |
| Output Wavelength | 1310 nm, 1550 nm |
| Dynamic Range (SNR = 1)* | 28 dB (1310 nm), 27 dB (1550 nm) |
| Distance Range | 80 miles (128 kilometers) |
| Event Dead Zone | 6.5' (2 m) typical |
| Attenuation Dead Zone | 16' (5 m) typical |
| Maximum Data Points | 64000 |
| Data Point Spacing | < 64 km: 3.2' (1 m)> 64 km: 2 meters |
| Pulse Width | 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1k meters |
| Index of Refraction | 1.4000 to 1.6000 |
| Distance Accuracy | Up to 64 km: 1 + (distance in meters/10000) Over 64 km: 2 + (distance in meters/10000) |
| Number of Stored Traces | Maximum trace distance: Up to 200 Minimum trace distance: 3000+ |
| Fiber Type | Singlemode |
| Source Type | Laser |
| Calibrated Wavelengths | 1310 nm/1550 nm |
| Output Power (CW) | -10 dBm |
| Accuracy | ±0.10 dB @ 25°C |
| Light Source Drift (1 hr) | ±0.05 dB/ ± 0.04 dB |
| Spectral Width (FWHM) | 2 nm (1310 nm) 3 nm (1550 nm) |
| Modulation Frequencies | 300 Hz/600 Hz/1 kHz, 2 kHz |
| Display Type | 2.8" (7.11 cm) Color LCD |
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer |
| Battery Life | Up To 50 Hours |
| Auto-Shutdown | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 131°F (-10 to 55°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -22 to 158°F (-10 to 55°C) |
| Dimensions | 2.87 x 4.42 x 1.25" (7.29 x 11.23 x 3.18 cm) |
| Weight | 10 ounces (284 g) |
| Detector Type | InGaAs |
| Wavelengths | 850, 980, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625 nm |
| Measurement Range | +5 to -70 dBm |
| Accuracy (Uncertainty) | ± 0.15 dB |
| Display Resolution | 0.01 dB |
| Measurement Units | dBm, dB |
| Connector Type | Universal (2.5 mm and 1.25 mm) |
| Data Storage Points | < 10,000 |
| Download Port Connection | USB |
| Software | OWLView |
| Modes of Operation | PAIR, BIDI, CERT, LOSS, OPM |
| Length Measurement Range | Up to 25 km |
| Length Measurement Accuracy | ± 8.2' (2.5 m) |
| VFL Output Wavelength | 650 nm Laser |
| VFL Output Power | 1 mW |
| VFL Operating Modes | CW, Modulated |
| VFL Operating | 2.5 mm Universal |
| Fiber Type | Singlemode |
| Output Wavelength | 1310 nm, 1550 nm |
| Dynamic Range (SNR = 1)* | 28 dB (1310 nm), 27 dB (1550 nm) |
| Distance Range | 80 miles (128 kilometers) |
| Event Dead Zone | 6.5' (2 m) typical |
| Attenuation Dead Zone | 16' (5 m) typical |
| Maximum Data Points | 64000 |
| Data Point Spacing | < 64 km: 3.2' (1 m)> 64 km: 2 meters |
| Pulse Width | 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1k meters |
| Index of Refraction | 1.4000 to 1.6000 |
| Distance Accuracy | Up to 64 km: 1 + (distance in meters/10000) Over 64 km: 2 + (distance in meters/10000) |
| Number of Stored Traces | Maximum trace distance: Up to 200 Minimum trace distance: 3000+ |
| Fiber Type | Singlemode |
| Source Type | Laser |
| Calibrated Wavelengths | 1310 nm/1550 nm |
| Output Power (CW) | -10 dBm |
| Accuracy | ±0.10 dB @ 25°C |
| Light Source Drift (1 hr) | ±0.05 dB/ ± 0.04 dB |
| Spectral Width (FWHM) | 2 nm (1310 nm) 3 nm (1550 nm) |
| Modulation Frequencies | 300 Hz/600 Hz/1 kHz, 2 kHz |
| Display Type | 2.8" (7.11 cm) Color LCD |
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer |
| Battery Life | Up To 50 Hours |
| Auto-Shutdown | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 131°F (-10 to 55°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -22 to 158°F (-10 to 55°C) |
| Dimensions | 2.87 x 4.42 x 1.25" (7.29 x 11.23 x 3.18 cm) |
| Weight | 10 ounces (284 g) |
