EXFO Fiber Tone Generator

EXFO Fiber Tone Generator

• Pinpoints a specifi c live fi ber using EXFO’s FiberFinder functionality
• Induces minimal loss: ≤ 1 dB
• Locates a particular dark fiber using tone recognition (270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz)
• Three times faster test cycle (<6 s)

Performing network upgrade or optical testing requires a fiber to be disconnected. This is often easier said than done, sincefinding the right connection can be tricky, namely because of fiber mislabeling or poor record keeping. While the dark fiber canbe identified using a tone generator (270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz), the live fiber identification technique often involves one technicianpulling one end of the patchcord, with another technician trying to identify which patchcord is moving at the other end—a processthat translates into long delays and can result in unnecessary service disruption.

Combined with the TG-300B Tone Generator, the innovative LFD-300B FiberFinder Live Fiber Identifier* enables technicians toidentify a specific live fiber without having to disconnect it and, above all, without having to guess.

This brings key benefits: No more network outages as a result of fiber detection/identification procedures The minimized need to access the network helps prevent errors