MultiFiber™ Pro

First MPO tester to support both Singlemode and Multimode MPO fiber testing

Data centers are growing, fueled by the proliferation of media, virtualization and the need for more security and storage. This creates a high demand for 40 Gbps+ fiber links. Whether it is using 10 Gbps pre-terminated fiber trunks or planning for next-generation 40/100 Gbps performance, data centers are standardizing on Multi-fiber Push-on (MPO) connector solutions.

Pre-terminated fiber cables are manufactured and tested to comply with ANSI/TIA and international standards. When these cables are installed many factors can potentially impact performance. Field testing is the only way to ensure that pre-terminated fiber is installed to meet the application performance requirements. With single and duplex testers this verification testing is a time-consuming, manual and imprecise process. To ensure installation is done to standards, test with the MultiFiber Pro.

MultiFiber Pro takes the complexity out of testing MPO trunks for loss and polarity. With an on-board MPO connector, it is the first tester to automate the MPO fiber-trunk testing process without using a fan-out cord. The power meter/light source boasts industry-first functions such as automatic scanning of all twelve fibers and display of test results in an easy-to-read bar graph. These innovative features allow MultiFiber Pro kits to eliminate the complexity of testing MPO trunks, making it 90 percent faster than the traditional simplex test methods.

• Automatic scanning and testing of all fibers in MPO connectors with “Scan All”
• Support for both Multimode and Singlemode MPO trunks
• Eliminates the need for fan-out cords when testing fiber trunks
• Easy to interpret test results with minimal navigation
  • User interface displays all 12 fibers
• Automate 8, 10 and 12 fiber measurements
• Troubleshoot MPO links and drill down to single fiber test results

“SCAN ALL” Function

Scan All function in the MultiFiber Pro Power Meter automatically scans and tests all 12 fibers in MPO connectors – taking just 6 seconds to complete all loss or power measurements. This feature automates the testing of MPO terminated fibers and eliminates the time consuming and manual process of moving the tester from fiber to fiber while using fan-out cords.

Built-in Polarity Verification

The simple purpose of any polarity scheme is to provide a continuous connection from the link's transmitter to the link's receiver. For array connectors, TIA-568-C.0 defines three methods to accomplish this. Deployment mistakes are common because these methods require a combination of patch cords with different polarity types. The polarity measurement of MultiFiber Pro allows the user to test individual patch cords, permanent links, and channels for correct polarity.

MPO deployments have many possible polarities: A, B, C, and Universal. MultiFiber Pro utilizes the concept of polarity agnostic referencing to simplify the referencing step. This powerful feature allows the user to reference with any polarity of patch cord. Then, using those same patch cords, the user can test any polarity link. Prior knowledge of the link's polarity is not required.

The MPO connector on both the Optical Power Meter and Light Source eliminates the use of costly and complicated fan-out cords to test MPO fiber trunks.

The MultiFiber Pro simplifies the task of simultaneously presenting polarity, power, and loss results for 12 fibers. The power meter enables the users to easily comprehend the measurement results of 12 fibers simultaneously. The light source identifies each fiber within the MPO connector being tested. Any individual measurements that fail the test limit is identified to allow root-cause analysis. This powerful yet straightforward test set enables everyone to become a fiber testing expert increasing efficiency in testing data center projects.

Drilling down to a single fiber during testing and troubleshooting is always a challenge in data centers. MuliFiber Pro can troubleshoot a single fiber within an MPO trunk to provide a single fiber test result. This increases MPO connector verification and troubleshooting flexibility with more precise, per-fiber data and reporting.

The MultiFiber Pro Power Meter stores up to 3,000 test results internally which can be uploaded to a PC using the LinkWare™ Cable Test Management Software. LinkWare allows you to manage test results, edit cable ID's, print professional reports and even export the data into spreadsheet formats.

MultiFiber Pro is available in several convenient kit configurations to meet all your cleaning, inspection and verification testing needs. Some kits include:

The FI-7000 is the ultimate inspection tool. It enables you to quickly inspect and certify fiber end-faces inside ports or patch cords. It’s 2-second automated PASS/FAIL eliminates human subjectivity and enables anyone to become a fiber inspection expert.

• Automated Pass/Fail acceptance testing of fiber end-faces
• Large touchscreen for pinch and zoom
• Graphical indication of problem areas due to contamination, pits, chips, and scratches
• Certify to industry standards – IEC 61300-3-35
• Eliminate human subjectivity from end-face measurements
• Includes MPO tip for inspection probe and MPO cleaner

Cleaning is critical. Fluke Networks' Quick Clean Cleaners instantly clean fiber optic bulkhead connectors and end-faces. Just push the tool tip to engage cleaning action and pull back on the wheel – it’s that simple. The MPO Quick Clean Cleaner is bundled with the MultiFiber Pro kits to ensure that you have the best cleaning tool from the beginning.