Yokogawa AQ1210D OTDR aimed at small and medium-sized contractors

Sept. 17, 2020

The OTDR is designed and priced to enable small and medium-sized contractors to efficiently install and maintain of shorter fiber networks such as those found within and between buildings.

Stephen Hardy

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Yokogawa has announced the AQ1210D, a dual-purpose (OTDR) for both single-mode fiber (SMF) and multimode fiber (MMF) applications. The OTDR is designed and priced to enable small and medium-sized contractors to efficiently install and maintain of shorter fiber networks such as those found within and between buildings.

Part of the AQ1210 series, the OTDR offers coverage of four wavelengths of 1310/1550 nm (SMF) and 850/1300 nm (MMF). For example, Yokogawa says the SMF dynamic range of 37/35 dB is optimal for inter-building and short-distance networks found in fiber to the building, point-to-point optical link, and data center interconnect applications. Meanwhile, the MMF dynamic range of 25/27 dB suits LAN, private, enterprise, campus, and data center network requirements.

The AQ1210D also features a short event dead zone (MMF 0.5 m) and attenuation dead zone (MMF 2.5 m). Yokogawa says such performance significantly aids in identifying/separating the connectors of short-fiber cable. The OTDR offers a 5.7-inch display and weighs approximately 1 kg.

In addition to use in the measurement of fiber links and the location of breaks, the OTDR also can be used to identify points of high loss, high reflectance, end-to-end loss, and optical return loss.

“Network cabling contractors and installers – as well as maintenance and repair professionals – can now enjoy the advantages of a four-wavelength OTDR at an affordable price point,” said Terry Marrinan, vice president, sales and marketing, Yokogawa Europe and South-East Asia. “With suitability for both single-mode and multimode fiber networks, the AQ1210D is a flexible and reliable tool in inter- and intra-building projects, whether certifying the performance of new links or detecting issues with existing ones. By adding this multi-field tester to our portfolio, we have moved OTDR technology from specialist to everyday equipment, without compromising performance.”

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Stephen Hardy | Editorial Director and Associate Publisher, Lightwave

Stephen Hardy is editorial director and associate publisher of Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report, part of the Lighting & Technology Group at Endeavor Business Media. Stephen is responsible for establishing and executing editorial strategy across the both brands’ websites, email newsletters, events, and other information products. He has covered the fiber-optics space for more than 20 years, and communications and technology for more than 35 years. During his tenure, Lightwave has received awards from Folio: and the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) for editorial excellence. Prior to joining Lightwave in 1997, Stephen worked for Telecommunications magazine and the Journal of Electronic Defense.

Stephen has moderated panels at numerous events, including the Optica Executive Forum, ECOC, and SCTE Cable-Tec Expo. He also is program director for the Lightwave Innovation Reviews and the Diamond Technology Reviews.

He has written numerous articles in all aspects of optical communications and fiber-optic networks, including fiber to the home (FTTH), PON, optical components, DWDM, fiber cables, packet optical transport, optical transceivers, lasers, fiber optic testing, and more.

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