{"product_id":"fiberxp-fr-fcuscas2-1000m-sm-otdr-fiber-ring-fc-sc-apc-1000m","title":"FiberXP FR-FCUSCAS2-1000M SM OTDR Fiber Ring, FC-SC\/APC 1000m","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FiberXP® FR-FCUSCAS2-1000M Single Mode FC\/UPC to SC\/APC Fiber Ring is an essential OTDR launch cable designed to minimize the event dead zone during fiber optic network testing. By acting as a launch and receive cable, it enables accurate measurement of both the initial near-end connector and the far-end connector of the fiber link under test.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstructed with 1000 meters (3281 feet) of high-quality Corning single-mode 9µm fiber, this unit is housed in a lightweight, portable ring design. It includes 1-meter pigtails for flexible connectivity and features a repositionable carabiner for easy attachment to test equipment or work surfaces. 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