{"product_id":"fiberxp-fr-scsts2-150m-single-mode-sc-to-st-150m-otdr-fiber-ring","title":"FiberXP FR-SCSTS2-150M Single Mode SC to ST 150m OTDR Fiber Ring","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FiberXP® FR-SCSTS2-150M Single Mode SC to ST Fiber Ring is a specialized OTDR launch cable designed to minimize the event dead zone during fiber optic network testing. By serving as both a launch and receive cable, it enables technicians to accurately characterize both the near-end and far-end connectors of the fiber under test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed with 150 meters of high-quality Corning single-mode 9µm fiber, this unit is housed in a portable, lightweight ring design. It includes 1-meter pigtails and a repositionable carabiner for easy attachment in field environments. 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