EXFO MaxTester 945 Telco OLTS

The EXFO MaxTester 945 Telco OLTS is a revolutionary test set that automates insertion loss (IL), optical return loss (ORL), and fiber length measurements. It is an automated, highly precise Optical Loss Test Set (OLTS) that does all the hard work for you in seconds, leaving no room for errors. This article will discuss the features and benefits of the EXFO MaxTester 945 Telco OLTS, how to use it, and its applications.

Features and Benefits

The MaxTester 945 – Telco OLTS is a tablet-inspired multifunctional optical loss test set that delivers insertion loss, optical return loss, and fiber length measurements. It integrates EXFO’s fully automated line of fiber inspection probes to assess and certify connector health within a few seconds. The following are some of the features and benefits of the EXFO MaxTester 945 Telco OLTS:

• Automated and highly precise OLTS that does all the hard work for you in seconds.
• Measures insertion loss, optical return loss, and fiber length.
• Integrates fully automated line of fiber inspection probes to assess and certify connector health within a few seconds.
• Tablet-inspired design with a large, high-resolution touchscreen display.
• Easy-to-use interface with intuitive icons and menus.
• Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless connectivity.
• Long battery life for extended use in the field.

How to Use the EXFO MaxTester 945 Telco OLTS

Using the EXFO MaxTester 945 Telco OLTS is easy and straightforward. Here are the steps to follow:
Press the power button to turn on the EXFO MaxTester 945 Telco OLTS.
Connect the launch cable to the MaxTester 945 Telco OLTS and the fiber under test.
Select the test you want to perform from the menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the test.
View the test results on the high-resolution touchscreen display.

Applications

• The EXFO MaxTester 945 Telco OLTS is ideal for a wide range of applications, including:
• Testing and certifying fiber optic networks in data centers, enterprise networks, and telecommunications networks.
• Troubleshooting and maintaining fiber optic networks.
• Verifying the quality of fiber optic connectors and splices.
• Testing and certifying fiber optic cables in harsh environments.

EXFO MaxTester 945 Telco OLTS Specifications:

• Display: 7-in (178-mm) outdoor-enhanced touchscreen, 800 x 480 TFT
• Size (H x W x D): 166 mm x 200 mm x 68 mm (6 9/16 in x 7 7/8 in x 2 3/4 in)
• Weight: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
• Temperature Operating: -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
• Temperature Storage: -30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F)
• Relative humidity: 0 % to 95 % non-condensing
• Interfaces:
  • Two USB 2.0 ports
  • RJ45 LAN 10/100 Mbit/s
  • Optional WiFi/Bluetooth
• Storage: 6 GB internal memory (150000 test results, typical)
• Battery:Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery 12 hours of operation
• Power supply: AC/DC adapter, input 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
• Recommended recalibration period: Three (3) years

POWER METER SPECIFICATIONS

• Detector type: GeX
• Uncertainty: ±(5 % + 10 nW)
• Measurement range (dBm): 25 to –50
• Calibrated wavelengths (nm): 850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1577, 1625, 1650
• Tone detection (Hz): 270/330/1000/2000

SOURCE SPECIFICATIONS

• Output power (dBm):
  • Multimode (850 nm/1300 nm): –25
  • SM1 (1310 nm/1550 nm): 2.5
  • SM3 (1310 nm/1550 nm/1625 nm): 1 / –1 / –5
  • SM4 (1310 nm/1490 nm/1550 nm): 1 / –5 / –1
• Output power stability (dB): ±0.05 over 8 h
• Spectral width (FWHM) (nm):
  • 850 nm: 30 to 60
  • 1300 nm: 100 to 150

FASTEST™ LOSS/LENGTH SPECIFICATIONS

• Testing speed:
  • FasTesT™ Simplex: 3 seconds (two wavelengths, bidirectional, automated, IL + fiber length)
  • FasTesT™ Simplex: 6 seconds (three wavelengths, bidirectional, automated, IL + ORL + fiber length)
• Wavelengths (nm):
  • Multimode (LED)
    • 850 ± 20
    • 1300 ± 20
  • Singlemode (Laser)
    • 1310 ± 20
    • 1490 ± 10
    • 1550 ± 20
    • 1625 ± 10
• Launch condition: Encircled Flux (EF) compliancy guaranteed at 50/125 µm multimode source port. Within TIA-526-14-B, ISO/IEC 14763-3 and IEC 61280-4-1 EF template limits at the end of an EXFO reference-grade 50/125 μm test cord.
• Loss range (dB):
  • Multimode: 20
  • Singlemode simplex: 45
  • Singlemode duplex: 50
• Length measurement range (km):
  • Multimode: 20
  • Singlemode: 200
• Length measurement uncertainty:
  • Duplex: ±(0.5 m + 0.5 % x length)
  • Simplex: ±(1 m + 0.5 % x length)
• ORL measurement range (dB): 50
• ORL measurement uncertainty (dB): ±1

ORL METER

• ORL range (APC/UPC link) (dB): 65/55
• ORL uncertainty (dB): ±0.5
• Resolution (dB): 0.01