How to Perform Optical Loss Testing

How to Perform Optical Loss Testing focuses on the optical light source and power meter and how they are used to perform optical loss measurements in Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN), both singlemode and multimode. The video/CD-ROM demonstrates the advantages and disadvantages of various testing methods. In addition, the importance of accurate documentation is emphasized.

Topics:

• Characteristics of optical loss testing:
• Power meter & light source
• Importance of documentation
• Optical loss testing methods:
• Conventional point-to-point
• Optical loss test sets
• Automated test sets
• Using splitters
• Using talk sets & splitters