OTDR Launch Cables

OTDR Fiber Launch Cables

OVERVIEW

OTDR Launch Cables, sometimes called launch cords, launch leads, receive cables, or fiber optic delay lines, are specialized cables used with Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers (OTDR). By placing a launch cable at the start and a receive cable at the end of the fiber under test, you can measure insertion loss and pinpoint faults across the entire fiber link. This setup minimizes the impact of the OTDR’s launch pulse on measurement accuracy, acting as a Dead Zone Eliminator Cable for more precise diagnostics.

KEY FEATURES

• Fiber Length Customization
  – Available from 150 m up to 2000 m to suit both short- and long-distance testing.
• Connector Styles & Cable Types
  – Optional (SC, LC, FC, ST, E2000) in Single-Mode or Multimode.
  – Choose a Single-Mode Launch Cable for extended range or a Ruggedized OTDR Launch Fiber for harsh field conditions.
• High Durability
  – Emphasis on spool construction, portable 500m OTDR launch cable for precise fiber testing, and robust materials for repeated deployments.

AVAILABLE CONFIGURATIONS

1. Fiber Launch Box
   – A fully enclosed option that simplifies setup while protecting internal splices.

2. “Spool-mounted SM/MM launch box for rapid network diagnostics”
   – Ideal for fieldwork, allowing easy cable deployment and retrieval.

3. Pulse Suppressor Cable
   – Eliminates measurement “dead zones” to ensure more accurate fault location.

4. “Dead Zone Eliminator Cable”
   – Acts as an extension of the fiber under test, preventing blind spots near the OTDR.

APPLICATIONS

• Telecom & Data Center Testing
  – Detects splice or connection faults accurately for both short-distance and long-distance links.
• FTTH & Broadband Networks
  – Validates and troubleshoots fiber lines laid in residential and commercial settings.
• Field Deployments
  – Portable reels and ruggedized cases make it easy to transport a “portable 500m OTDR launch cable for precise fiber testing.”
• Critical Network Diagnostics
  – Ensures high fidelity measurements by eliminating the OTDR’s initial pulse interference, providing crucial data on entire link performance.