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The unit is housed in a durable protective pouch to ensure long-term usability in diverse operating environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDead Zone Elimination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinimizes the OTDR blind spot, allowing for precise characterization of the first and last connectors in a fiber network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorning Fiber Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUtilizes genuine 9µm single mode fiber for consistent transmission performance and reliable test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortable Ring Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompact and lightweight form factor ideal for field technicians and frequent transport between job sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Carabiner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures a repositionable carabiner for secure and accessible attachment to belt loops or test equipment bags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective Pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes a ruggedized storage pouch to prevent damage to the fiber and connectors during transport and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-Meter Pigtails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvides sufficient slack for easy connection to various test ports and equipment configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOTDR testing of fiber optic cable plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurement of near-end connector loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurement of far-end connector reflectance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork certification and troubleshooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFR-STULCAS2-150M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiber Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Mode (Corning)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 meters (492 feet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eST\/UPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLC\/APC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-1\/4\" x 1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the purpose of an OTDR launch cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA launch cable is used to compensate for the OTDR dead zone, allowing the user to measure the insertion loss and reflectance of the first connector in a link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be used for multimode testing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, this unit is specifically configured with single mode fiber. 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