{"product_id":"fiberxp-fr-scalcas2-150m-sm-otdr-fiber-ring-sc-apc-lc-apc-150m","title":"FiberXP FR-SCALCAS2-150M SM OTDR Fiber Ring, SC\/APC-LC\/APC 150m","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FiberXP® FR-SCALCAS2-150M is a single mode fiber optic launch cable designed to enhance the accuracy of OTDR measurements. By serving as both a launch and receive cable, it allows technicians to clearly measure the insertion loss and reflectance of both the near-end and far-end connectors of a fiber link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for portability and field durability, this OTDR fiber ring features 150 meters of high-quality Corning single mode fiber in a compact, lightweight housing. 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