There are two different types of basic fiber optic testing. Tier 1 refers to the most accurate test measuring insertion loss or attenuation on the link. This test will accurately tell you how much light signal is lost on the way from location A to location B. Tier 2 is a more in depth look at the individual events on a fiber link. The test will let you know how far away connections or faults are which helps locate trouble spots more easily. You will be able to tell the amount of loss at each fault and also use this information with your Tier 1 test to make a good prediction about how functional your fiber optic link will be.
Beyond Tier 1 and 2 testing we have many other types of test documents we procure for our customers. We take great care working in and around sensitive environments that often house the end points of fiber components under test. These components are photographed, located and notated as needed to provide a most encompassing test package to be delivered to our customers the next day.
Standard procedure prior to test includes utilizing the industry’s best in fiber optic test equipment capturing imagery of the smallest defects, seeking out any unwanted bends or losses generally found within a few feet of the end point and thorough documentation for each fiber based on specific customer needs.
OLTS/LSPM (Insertion Loss)
OTDR / Continuity testing @ 1310 and
1550 (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer)
OTDR Bi-Directional and Uni-Directional
Final Test Package
CWDM Testing (Coarse Wavelength
Division Multiplexing)
DWDM Testing (Dense Wavelength
Division Multiplexing)
Reel Testing – Before and after cable
install
Fault Testing – cable breaks or damaged
fibers
Locating Micro/Macro bends solving for
loss
Optical Return Loss troubleshooting –
Most commonly known as an
unseated connector / Dirty or
Damaged connector
Inspection of High Density Panels
Single Row and Dual Row (12 Fiber connector)
MPO/UPC/APC Capable
Individual Splice Images
Estimated Losses per splice
Tier 1 and Tier 2 Testing
Connector Imagery
IOLM (Intelligent Optical Link Mapper)
ORL (Optical Return Loss)
CD (Chromatic Dispersion)
PMD (Polarization Mode Dispersion)
RF Testing and Analysis
Anritsu line sweep testing
DTF (Distance to fault)
RL (Return Loss)
CIL (Cable Insertion Loss)
Report generation and analysis
Passive Intermodulation (PIM) Testing
PIM testing: 600 Mhz, 700 Mhz, 800 Mhz,
1900 Mhz, 1700/2100 Mhz, 2.5 Ghz
Report Generation and analysis
Testing fiber optic components and systems confirm performance specifications and how well these components are working together. Fiber testing is critical for almost any type of application. Competitive market pressures demand that your network maintain high-speed and high-quality service to your customers.
The telecommunications industry is rapidly evolving. At Phoenix, we are committed to keeping several steps ahead of these changes to better serve you and your initiative. We offer some of the industry’s most comprehensive fiber testing solutions.
We’re also committed to reducing the complexities around fiber optic networks to make them more accessible and quicker to test. The result is you can increase your competitive advantage with a lightning-fast, reliable, and safe network.
Telecommunication networks are the backbone of most community’s phone, television, and internet data transmission. The demand for fast fiber optics will only continue to increase. As these networks grow along with user load, fiber testing is becoming increasingly critical for maintaining a robust and competitive system.
We employ only the best and brightest in the telecommunications industry. Our technicians, project managers, and fiber optic installers are ready to correctly measure and record your fiber infrastructure performance.
We are in the business of building better networks. Contact us today to learn more about our fiber testing services.
What drives our success is putting our money where our people are. Our knowledgeable representatives are standing by to answer any questions you may have about our safety standards and methods. Reach out to us today to learn more.
What drives our success is putting our money where our people are. Our knowledgeable representatives are standing by to answer any questions you may have about our safety standards and methods. Reach out to us today to learn more.
