Title :
The Sidelighter: A New Dead-Zone Free Distance to Fault Fiber Optic Cable Measurement System
Author :
Paolella, Arthur
Author_Institution :
Artisan Labs. Corp., Chalfont, PA
Abstract :
We have shown a method of locating faults in fiber using a new Sidelighter module that easily connects to popular microwave analyzers. The Sidelighter can be used in the field as it is compact and battery operated. Using the Sidelighter allow users to test RF and optical cables in one system. We have achieved 10 cm measurement resolution and can located failures in fibers at distances of up to 1 Km
Keywords :
measurement systems; microwave measurement; network analysers; optical cables; optical fibre testing; Sidelighter module; dead-zone free distance; fault location; fiber optic cable measurement system; microwave analyzers; optical cables testing; Antenna measurements; Connectors; Microwave measurements; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Optical losses; Optical reflection; Performance analysis;
Conference_Titel :
Avionics Fiber-Optics and Photonics, 2006. IEEE Conference
Conference_Location :
Annapolis, MD
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0408-8
DOI :
10.1109/AVFOP.2006.1707486
