PS73500PYALU OTDR Launch Box Style #7 – SM 500m SC/APC to LC/UPC

Achieve precise and comprehensive OTDR test results with the PS73500PYALU Launch Box, featuring 500 meters of singlemode fiber with SC/APC to LC/UPC connectors. This durable, field-ready launch box is a must-have for fiber optic technicians performing accurate end-to-end testing.

Designed in a rugged, waterproof enclosure with internal bend radius protection, this launch box ensures safe handling of fiber and repeatable, reliable traces in both installation and troubleshooting environments.

Key Features

• 🔹 500 meters of G.652D singlemode fiber

• 🔹 SC/APC to LC/UPC connector pair

• 🔹 Bright yellow fiber jacket for high visibility

• 🔹 Hard plastic weatherproof case with foam liner

• 🔹 Integral bend-limiting boots to protect connectors

• 🔹 Compact, reusable, and ideal for field use

Function in OTDR Testing

• ✅ Adds a known fiber length before the first connector, allowing OTDR signals to stabilize

• ✅ Ensures both launch and receive connector events are clearly visible in the OTDR trace

• ✅ Enables full link characterization for accurate loss and reflectance measurements

Use Cases

• FTTx network testing

• Metro and long-haul backbone certification

• Maintenance and troubleshooting

• SC/APC to LC/UPC patching simulation