{"product_id":"fiberxp-fr-scscas2-150m-sm-otdr-fiber-ring-sc-sc-apc-150m","title":"FiberXP FR-SCSCAS2-150M SM OTDR Fiber Ring, SC-SC\/APC 150m","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FiberXP FR-SCSCAS2-150M Single Mode SC\/UPC to SC\/APC Fiber Ring is an essential tool designed to minimize the event dead zone when performing fiber optic testing with an OTDR. By serving as both a launch and receive cable, it enables technicians to accurately measure both the near-end and far-end connectors of the fiber under test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fiber ring features 150 meters (492 feet) of genuine Corning single-mode 9µm fiber housed in a compact, lightweight, and portable design. 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