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Datasheet: Fiber QuickMap™ Multimode Fiber Distance and Fault Locator

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Overview

Fiber QuickMap™ measures length and identify high loss events on Multimode fiber optic cable. Like an OTDR, a laser sends light pulses through the fiber and measures the power and timing of light reflected from high loss connections and splices, and the end of the fiber.

They are very simple to use:

1. Turn on the unit.
2. Connect your fiber to the SC connector on the unit (optional adapters for LC, FC and ST, are available) – remember to clean connector end faces first
3. Press “Test”.
4. In about 5-6 seconds the unit displays loss and distance of the first incident detected. Additional incidents can be seen by pressing the up or down buttons. The unit automatically checks to make sure the fiber is not active before allowing the test to begin

On This Page

• Locate Faults beyond the range of a Visual Fault Locator (VFL)
• Applications:
• Other Features on the Fiber QuickMap
• When and Where to Use the Fiber QuickMap
• Specifications for Fiber QuickMap™
• Fiber QuickMap™ Ordering Information
• Accessories for Multimode Fiber QuickMap™
• Accessories for Fiber QuickMap™

Locate Faults beyond the range of a Visual Fault Locator (VFL)

VFLs work well for exposed lengths of fiber near a patch panel by illuminating bad connections and breaks. They are not very helpful for cable runs more than a few meters, or when the cable is not visible or accessible, or when the laser light can’t penetrate the jacket.

Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR) provide graphical data and analysis along the entire length of a cable, way beyond the reach of a VFL, but they can be expensive and require more time and skill to operate.

Fiber QuickMap fills the gap between a VFL and an OTDR. These models have the simplicity of a VFL, and provide distance and power information on high losses, breaks, and the end of the fiber. They also identify live fiber.

Feature	Typical VFL	Fiber QuickMap	Typical OTDR
Illuminates high loss areas	✓
One button operation	✓	✓
Long range		✓	✓
Live fiber detection		✓	✓
Numeric distance display		✓	✓
Numeric reflective loss (dB) display		✓	✓
Graphic display of traces			✓
Trace analysis			✓
Power Meter Options			✓
Data Storage			✓
Data Transfer to PC or Cloud			✓
Cost	Low	Low-medium	High

Applications:

1. Measure and locate high-loss splices
2. Measure and locate high loss connections and breaks
3. Locate the end of a fiber
4. Find potential sources of high bit error rates caused by reflectance from dirty or poor connections
5. Detects live optical signals before it begins testing

Other Features on the Fiber QuickMap

• Quick set-up. Connect your fiber and press the Test button. No lengthy set-up necessary
• Find problems quickly. Six-second test time — no more blind troubleshooting that can waste hours
• Key information visible on a large display; power loss in db and distance in meters or feet
• Set loss and reflection limits
• Change the Index of Refraction (IOR) to improve fiber length accuracy
• Visible in dark areas. Backlighted display turns off automatically
• Removable SC adapter is easily cleaned
• Optional LC, ST and FT interchangeable adapters are available
• Long battery life, 1,500 tests (typical) from 2 AA alkaline batteries
• Rugged construction; vibration and drop tested to 1 meter

When and Where to Use the Fiber QuickMap

Specifications for Fiber QuickMap™

Output wavelength	850nm ± 10nm
Fiber Types Tested	50/125µm or 62.5/125µm multimode
Maximum distance	1500 meters or 4921 feet
Detection of reflective incidents1b	-35dB default threshold (User selectable: -20dB to -45dB in 5dB increments
Maximum reflectance measurement	-20dB
Live fiber detection	Detects optical signals from 600 nm to 1050nm and shows ACTIVE LINE if a signal is there. Looks for a signal every 3 seconds after the first detection. +7dB maximum input power.
Detection of loss incidents2	0.70dB default threshold (user-configurable from 0.5dB to 6.1dB in 0.2dB increments)
Reflectance accuracy3	± 4dB
Dynamic range	11dB
Dimensions	17.5cm H, 7.8cm W, 3.8cm D, .35kg weight including batteries
Operating temperature with the battery	0ºC to 50ºC
Non-operating temperature	-20ºC to 60ºC
Operating relative humidity (without condensation)	95% (10ºC to 35ºC) 75% (35ºC to 40ºC) uncontrolled ‹ 10ºC
Vibration	Random, 5Hz to 500Hz, MIL-PRF-28800F CLASS 2
Shock	1-meter drop test
Altitude	9,842 feet/3,000 metres
EMC	EN 61326-1:2004
Battery type	2 AA alkaline batteries (no battery charger)
Battery life	More than 1,500 tests (typical)
Laser safety and classification	Class 1 CDRH Complies to EN 60825-2
LCD type	Backlit black and white (segments)
Index of refraction range	1.45 to 1.5 (factory default is 1.468)
Auto turnoff	Automatically turns off after 5 minutes if no keys are pressed. Backlight turns off first.
Factory calibration interval	None
Maximum number of incidents shown	9
Testing speed	6 seconds typical testing time
Connector	Removable/cleanable SC adapter, UPC
Loss Threshold Setting	1.5dB default warning threshold (user-configurable from 0.5dB to 6.1dB in 0.1dB increments)
Distance accuracy	± (1m + 0.1% x length) for reflective incidents4 ± (3m + 0.1% x length) for non-reflective incidents4
Bulkhead quality	If no fiber is attached or if the connector is dirty, the troubleshooter displays 0m or 0ft.
Certifications and compliance	Conforms to relevant European Union directives
	Conforms to relevant Australian standards
	Listed by the Canadian Standards Association CSA C22.2 No. 61010.1.04
	Conforms to FCC Rules, Part A, Class A
	RoHs
1a. Detects the location of an incident that has a reflectance larger than -62dB. Detects incidents ›2m after the bulkhead connector when the bulkhead reflectance is ‹35dB. Detects incidents ›3m after an incident when the incident reflectance is ‹35dB. 1b. Finds and gives the location of an incident that has a reflectance larger than -55dB. Detects incidents ›1m after the bulkhead connector when the bulkhead reflectance is 3 m after an incident when the incident reflectance is. 2. Detects incidents ›10m after the bulkhead connector or any prior incident when the bulkhead reflectance is ‹-35dB and the reflectance of any prior incident is ‹-35dB. The maximum link loss prior to the incident is -7dB 3. With a backscatter coefficient of -63dB at 850nm using a calibrated -14dB reference. 4. ± user-configurable Index of Refraction (IOR) error ± the incident location error.

Fiber QuickMap™ Ordering Information

Accessories for Multimode Fiber QuickMap™

_{LC Adapters for older meters with a rectangular optical port. Use MMC-50-SCLC or SC to LC launch cables or MMC-62-SCLC launch cable}

Accessories for Fiber QuickMap™