JDSU's combo kits help prevent network downtime
JULY 8, 2008 -- JDSU (search for JDSU) has released new all-in-one fiber-optic test kits, intended to provide network technicians with a simple way to avoid one of the leading causes of network downtime: contaminated or "dirty" fiber. The kits provide the tools necessary to inspect, clean, and perform power or attenuation measurements on fiber-optic connections in easy-to-use kits to prevent costly network damage during installation, qualification, and troubleshooting.
"Working with service providers worldwide, we believe that fiber contamination is the number one source of costly truck rolls and optical network impairment," says Steve Lytle, general manager in the JDSU Communications Test and Measurement business segment. "Inspecting with a kit that contains all the necessary tools before you connect enables technicians to conveniently inspect both sides of an optical connection, clean it if necessary, and conduct the required optical testing to ensure the integrity of the network."
The kits are designed specifically to meet the needs of today's fiber applications and environments including FTTX, LAN/WAN, and data centers found in both cable and telecommunications networks. The kits include JDSU video fiber microscopes, optical cleaning tools, PocketClass or SMART optical light sources and optical power meters, and a visual fault locator (VFL). The kits also include a wide selection of Westover precision tips for the video fiber microscope and a collection of fiber-optic patch cords for connecting to the system under test.
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