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Fiber optics convert electronic/binary information into optical signals through digital light pulses. The signal moves through a long fiber optic cable until the end of the line where it is converted back into its original electronic/binary form that is readable by computer systems. Optical fiber is made of a thin glass rod that is surrounded by a protective plastic coating. The light that is injected into the core of the glass fiber will follow the physical path through the internal reflection of light. It is necessary to constantly evolve fiber testing processes in order to ensure the integrity of the optical signals stays intact through complex networks.

There are two types of fiber based on the way light travels through it, multimode and singlemode. Multimode fiber is easier when coupling to other light sources and fiber. It also has a more simplified splicing process and lower cost transmitters. On the other hand, it has a high optic loss and a low bandwidth limit for short distances. Singlemode fiber has a much higher performance in regard to bandwidth and optic loss. Due to the small core size of singlemode fiber, more expensive transmitters and alignment systems are needed. Even with the downside of the more expensive equipment needed when working with singlemode fiber, it remains the best fiber optic solution.

Dust, water, and oil are just a few of the main contaminants that a fiber end-face comes in contact with. These contaminants disrupt the flow of light and can cause network outages. It is essential to use fiber inspection tools and cleaning kits to avoid and resolve these disruptions.

Avalon offers a wide variety of fiber inspection and cleaning equipment from top manufacturers (VIAVI, EXFO, ODM, and more) for rent or purchase. Test With Confidence®.

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ODM® TTK 720 Compact SM Loopback Test & Inspection Kit

The ODM TTK 720 kit provides test technicians and contractors with an all-in-one solution to their fiber optic testing needs.

Anritsu MT9085A OTDR ACCESS Master

An all-in-one tester for optical pulse tests, optical loss/power measurements, and optical fiber end-face inspections.

VIAVI Solutions T-BERD 5800 Handheld Network Tester – Contractor Package

The configurable T-BERD 5800 is the industry's smallest dual 10 G handheld instrument for Ethernet, SONET, SDH, OTN, Fiber Channel, and CPRI/OBSAI testing. BBU Emulation.

VIAVI Solutions T-BERD 5800 Handheld Network Tester

With options CPRI and OBSAI with 1310 SFP

EXFO MaxTester 720C Access OTDR

The MaxTester 720C provides first-time-right fiber characterization with its short dead zones and effective dynamic range.

Anritsu MT1000A OTDR Module

OTDR Module for the Anritsu MT1000A Network Master Pro

Anritsu MT9083A2 OTDR ACCESS Master

Delivers full featured OTDR performance plus loss test set and quality of service measurement in a surprisingly small and lightweight package. At only 28.4cm wide x 20cm tall x 7.7cm deep and 2.6kg (5.7lbs.), it is field portable, yet rugged enough to withstand the outside plant environment. When equipped with power meter and visual light source options, it replaces several, larger pieces of test equipment.

VIAVI Solutions SmartOTDR Handheld Fiber Tester

The lightweight and compact SmartOTDR Handheld Fiber Tester speeds and optimizes field testing of metro and access networks—with a tailored OTDR interface and automatic analysis that any technician can understand.

Anritsu MT9083B2 OTDR ACCESS Master

High performance, enhanced range with full 1 x 64 PON support, up to 42dB.

The MT9083 delivers full featured OTDR performance plus loss test set and quality of service measurement in a surprisingly small and lightweight package. At only 28.4cm wide x 20cm tall x 7.7cm deep and 2.6kg (5.7lbs), it is field portable, yet rugged enough to withstand the outside plant environment. When equipped with power meter and visual light source options, it replaces several, larger pieces of test equipment.

Anritsu MT1000A Network Master Pro Mainframe

The compact, battery-powered, and easy-to-use Anritsu MT1000A is a handy tester to install and maintain communication networks from 1.5Mbps to 10Gbps. The MT1000A is a powerful and full toolset for testing OTN signals.

Fluke Networks OFP-100-S OptiFiber Pro Single-Mode OTDR Kit

Fluke Networks OFP-100-S OptiFiber Pro Single-Mode OTDR Kit; identify fiber-related problems in campus, data center, and storage fiber networks, including those with higher-bandwidth, multi-Gigabit architectures.

EXFO FTB 5GPro - 5G Test Solution for Mobile Networks

The EXFO FTB 5GPro is designed to streamline field operations when deploying 5G frontal, mid haul and backhaul networks.

Avalon Fiber Inspection Accessory Kit

Universal Fiber Inspection Accessory Kit

ODM® AC 155B ODC Inspection Kit

For Sprint NSN 2.5, Sprint Ericsson, T-Mobile Ericsson. Compatible with TTK 500, 650 & 720.

VIAVI Solutions T-BERD 5800 Handheld Network Tester- QUADC

The configurable T-BERD 5800 is the industry's smallest dual 10 G handheld instrument for Ethernet, SONET, SDH, OTN, Fiber Channel, and CPRI/OBSAI testing. BBU Emulation.

ODM® OTR 700-S OTDR

The ODM OTR 700 tests optical reflection and loss in fiber networks. Rent or purchase this unit from Avalon Test Equipment.

VIAVI Solutions T-BERD/MTS-2000 Handheld Modular Test Set

A hands-free test set for the installation, turn-up, and maintenance of fiber optic networks. Rent from Avalon Test Equipment!

Miller® RP 560 Handheld Optical Power Meter

The RP 560 optical power meter provides users with a simple platform for testing fiber optic cables at all connection points in the network. A highly-navigable interface and Bluetooth® functionality help to expedite the fiber testing process for busy technicians.

VIAVI Solutions Certifier40G

The industry standard in enterprise certification for both copper and fiber network certification. Available from Avalon Test Equipment.

VIAVI Solutions SmartClass Fiber OLP-85 Optical Power Meter

With a 100 dB dynamic range, the OLP-85 optical power meter is perfect for any fiber-optic network power or loss test application.

VIAVI Solutions SmartClass Fiber OLP-87 PON Power Meter

The OLP-87 PON Power Meter enables simultaneous power measurement of all upstream & downstream wavelengths on live B/E/G-PON networks and is also compatible with next generation PON networks (XG(S)-PON, 10G EPON & NG-PON2).

Miller® DLS 655 Handheld Dual Laser Light Source

The Miller® (previously ODM®) DLS 655 optical laser source provides multiple wavelength options to meet modern fiber optic testing needs. The base model outputs 1310 and 1550nm wavelengths in either single or dual mode. Purchase from Avalon Test Equipment. Last-minute shipments!

ODM® DLS 650 Handheld Dual LED Light Source

The DLS 650 optical LED source provides multiple wavelength options to meet modern fiber optic testing needs. The base model outputs 850 and 1300nm wavelengths in either single or dual mode. Purchase from Avalon Test Equipment. Last-minute shipments!

Fujikura 90S Fusion Splicer

The latest core alignment splicer designed to give high quality splices in the field.

ODM® TTK 650 Test, Inspection, & Cleaning Kit

The ODM (Optical Design Manufacturing) TTK 650 Test, Inspection, and Cleaning Kit delivers powerful and portable fiber testing options at an affordable price. ODM provides simple and portable fiber optic test kits for wireless, wireline broadband network applications.

VIAVI Solutions E4146QUAD Multimode/Single-Mode 850/1300/1310/1550 nm OTDR Module

Quad Dual Port Multimode 850/1300, Single-mode 1310/1550 nm OTDR Module for T-BERD/MTS-2000/4000.

EXFO FTB-720 Single/Multimode, LAN/WAN Access OTDR

EXFO FTB-720: the ideal construction OTDR for everyday field testing in any access network. With an iOLM application for both singlemode and multimode testing, it's the most automated and intelligent troubleshooting tool for FTTA, LAN and data centers.

EXFO FTB-1v2/FTB-1 Pro Platform

The FTB-1 allows field technicians to carry out dedicated optical, Ethernet and multiservice test applications simply and efficiently.

VIAVI Solutions Three-Channel Optical Fiber nTAP

Copy traffic from three full-duplex optical links for three optical monitoring devices

EXFO FIP-420B Fiber Inspection Probe

This intelligent and automated test tool transforms fiber inspection into a faster and simplified one-step process providing accurate and consistent test results, and preventing the reporting of false-positive results

VIAVI Solutions NSC-100 Network and Service Companion

A compact instrument for techs and contractors handling installation, activation, and troubleshooting of residential broadband, business services, and Metro/Enterprise Ethernet services.