{"product_id":"afl-fr-smf-500-usc-usc-single-mode-otdr-fiber-ring-sc-sc-500m","title":"AFL FR-SMF-500-USC-USC Single Mode OTDR Fiber Ring SC-SC, 500m","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AFL FR-SMF-500-USC-USC Fiber Ring is a specialized OTDR launch cable designed for precise testing of long-haul, FTTH, and broadband fiber optic networks. This unit includes 500 meters of G.652 single-mode fiber housed in a rugged, lightweight, and compact case, making it an essential tool for technicians performing end-to-end loss and reflectance measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy using this fiber ring, users can connect an OTDR to the fiber link under test, allowing the dead zone of the OTDR to be bypassed. 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