{"product_id":"fiberxp-fr-fcscs2-500m-sm-otdr-fiber-ring-fc-sc-500m","title":"FiberXP FR-FCSCS2-500M SM OTDR Fiber Ring, FC-SC 500m","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FiberXP® FR-FCSCS2-500M Single Mode FC to SC Fiber Ring OTDR Launch Cable is a specialized tool designed for fiber optic network testing. By providing the necessary length for an OTDR to settle, this launch cable minimizes the effect of the instrument's event dead zone, allowing for precise characterization of the near-end connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for portability and durability in field environments, this unit features a compact, lightweight ring housing that includes a repositionable carabiner for easy attachment to technician gear. It is supplied with 500 meters (1640 feet) of high-quality Corning single-mode fiber in a 1-fiber configuration, finished with 1-meter pigtails. 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