{"product_id":"fiberxp-fr-sclcs2-500m-sm-otdr-fiber-ring-sc-lc-500m","title":"FiberXP FR-SCLCS2-500M SM OTDR Fiber Ring, SC-LC 500m","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FiberXP FR-SCLCS2-500M Single Mode SC to LC Fiber Ring OTDR Launch Cable is a specialized tool designed to work in conjunction with an Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR). Its primary purpose is to minimize the event dead zone during fiber optic testing, allowing for accurate characterization of both the near-end and far-end connectors of the fiber link under test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis launch cable is constructed with 500 meters of high-quality Corning single-mode 9µm fiber, housed within a compact, lightweight, and portable ring design. It includes 1-meter pigtails and a repositionable carabiner, making it suitable for field use in various installation and maintenance environments. 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