Testing of Fibre Optic Link

        Cables need to be tested for Continuity, End-to-End Loss and any other potential problems. For long outside plant cables with intermediate splices, all individual splices need to be verified with an OTDR, since that's the only way to make sure that each one is good. Within the network testing for power is necessary as power is the measurement that tells whether the system is operating properly.

Tools and Test Equipment for the job.

1. Source and power meter, optical loss test.
2. Reference test cables
3. Cleaning materials - lint free cleaning wipes and pure alcohol.
4. OTDR and launch cable for outside plant jobs.