OTDR Tier-2 Test

Bidirectional trace characterization

OTDR Tier-2 Wizard

Bidirectional trace analysis

Setup

Launch Fiber

Trace A→B

Trace B→A

Events

Results

Test Parameters

Cable ID

Fiber Number

Fiber Type

Wavelength

Pulse Width

Range (km)

Pulse Width Selection Guide

5ns

Range: 0-2km

Dead Zone: ~1m

10ns

Range: 0-5km

Dead Zone: ~2m

30ns

Range: 2-15km

Dead Zone: ~5m

100ns

Range: 5-40km

Dead Zone: ~15m

275ns

Range: 20-80km

Dead Zone: ~40m

1μs

Range: 40-160km

Dead Zone: ~150m