CertiFiber Pro test reference cords

Introduction

Loss and length testing in accordance to ISO/IEC 14763-3 requires the use of test reference cords. 

Furthermore, test reference cords and the 1-jumper reference should be used to ensure maximum test accuracy.

The Fluke Network CertiFiber Pro optical loss test set (OLTS) comes standard with all accesories needed to test LC-to-LC fiber optic links.

 

Accessories

In those cases where you need to test not only LC-to-LC but also SC-to-SC and SC-to-LC fiber optic links, you need to acquire the accessories listed below.

Further information on how to use these accessories can be found in the Certiffied Cable Test Technican program.

Product	Model	Description	Included with tester	Required for testing (LC-to-LC and SC-to-SC)	Required for testing (LC-to-LC, SC-to-SC and LC-to-SC)
2635936	NFA-LC	LC Test Adapter Set of Two	1	1	1
4320193	MRC-50-EFC-SCLC	Multimode EF TRC 2m 50µ (2xLC/LC, 2xSC/LC)	1	1	2
4335564	SRC-9-SCLC-KIT	Singlemode TRC Kit 2m (2xLC/LC, 2xSC/LC)	1	1	2
2635929	NFA-SC	SC Test Adapter Set of Two	0	1	1
4320187	MRC-50-EFC-SCSC	Multimode EF TRC 2m 50µ (4xSC/SC)	0	1	2
4334464	SRC-9-SCSC-KIT	Singlemode TRC Kit 2m (4xSC/SC)	0	1	2

Don't forget that TRC are consumables and subject to deterioration in case they have to be replaced.

Setting the reference

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