The EXFO LFD-300 is a triple test tool - live fiber identifier, live fiber detector, and dark fiber identifier -- for truly efficient fiber management. Using FiberFinder functionality, it pinpoints a specific live fiber. This test tool induces minimal loss of 1 dB for any fiber at any wavelength. Use it to locate a particular dark fiber with 270-Hz, 1-kHz, or 2-kHz tone recognition. It also measures power transmitted on fiber.
End guesswork by pinpointing live and dark fibers. Performing network upgrade or optical testing requires a fiber to be disconnected. While the dark fiber can be identified using a 270-Hz, 1-kHz or 2-kHz tone generator, the live fiber identification technique often involves long delays and can result in unnecessary service disruption. EXFO created a better way with the TG-300 non-intrusive, non-disruptive clip-on signature Tone Generator based on FiberFinder technology. When used with the innovative Live Fiber Detector, this combination enables technicians to identify a specific live fiber without having to disconnect it. This brings key benefits. It prevents network outages that result from fiber detection/identification procedures. The minimized need to access the network helps prevent errors.
The LFD-300 fiber detector brings a unique approach by monitoring power loss as the angle is changed. The angle is optimized automatically for each fiber type and wavelength. Maximum 1-dB loss is guaranteed for any single mode fiber (except certain dark-coated fibers) and any wavelength. Fiber isn't damaged. Bending is always minimal, and the fiber is released when no power is detected. Traffic detection, direction identification and tone detection are 100% reliable. Get in-line, non-disruptive power measurements. Use these tools safely in long-haul applications and on high-payload fibers, unlike traditional live fiber detectors.
