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TwoWay Fiber Polarity and Return Loss Meter

Fast and accurate implementation of IL, RL, and polarity testing for dual fiber patch cords

Dual fiber IL, RL, and polarity three in one automatic testing

RL winding free test, IL, RL and polarity detection time less than 2 seconds

Save workstations and increase production testing effectiveness by over 300%

RL minimum detectable -80dB (single mode)

The shortest measurement fiber length is 0.7 meters

Support single core and dual LC, CS, SN, MDC and other fiber optical jump testing

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The TwoWay dual channel polarity loss tester is a new product developed by Dimension Technology to address the issues accounted for in current dual fiber jump testing With innovative design concepts, it can achieve automatic testing of IL, RL, and Polarity simultaneously The simultaneous testing time of IL, RL, and Polarity is less than 2 seconds (fast mode), which can significantly improve testing efficiency, reduce customer equipment investment costs, and ensure the measurement reliability of IL and RL while improving efficiency It can achieve a minimum echo loss detection of -80dB (single mode) Two Way's fast and accurate measurement function is an effective tool for improving production efficiency and quality control


Main advantages

Dual fiber IL, RL, and polarity three in one automatic testing

RL winding free test, IL, RL and polarity detection time less than 2 seconds

Save workstations and increase production testing effectiveness by over 300%

RL minimum detectable -80dB (single mode)

The shortest measurement fiber length is 0.7 meters

Support single core and dual LC, CS, SN, MDC and other fiber optical jump testing


Main applications

Performance testing of jumpers and connectors

Performance testing of optical passive devices


Dual fiber IL, RL, and polarity three in one automatic testing

The TwoWay dual channel polarity loss tester can quickly achieve winding free dual fiber jump loss testing and insertion loss testing, and can also achieve polarity detection of dual fibers, truly achieving a three in one automatic testing of loss and polarity

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RL winding free test, loss and polarity detection time less than 2 seconds

Two Way is based on the principle of optical time domain detection to achieve wrap free testing of echo loss Using high speed sampling design and software optimization algorithms, the total time for insertion loss, return loss, and polarity detection is less than 2 seconds (fast mode)

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Save workstations and increase production testing effectiveness by over 300%

The TwoWay dual channel polarity loss tester can achieve automatic testing of IL, RL, and Polarity simultaneously, identifying the need for employees to repeat plug and switch measurement jumpers and equipment between testing IL/RL and polarity The simultaneous testing time for IL, RL, and Polarity is less than 2 seconds (fast mode), which improves testing effectiveness by more than 300% and can also reduce customer equipment investment costs

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RL minimum detectable -80dB (single mode), The shortest measurement fiber length is 0.7 meters

Two Way options a self-developed high sensitivity detection circuit and optimized software algorithm, with a minimum RL of -80dB (single mode) detection, which can meet the detection requirements of high performance single mode jumper (SM/APC)

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Rich and interchangeable, high reliability detector adapter connectors, compatible with testing single core/manual fiber patch cores

To meet the different needs of customers, TwoWay has developed a series of rich, interchangeable, and highly correlated detector adapter connectors, including new types of connectors all as dual LC, SN, CS, MDC, etc., which are easy to use, can test loss and polarity in one go, and do not require repeated plugging and unplugging

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Support PC control software, automatically save test data reports, and support remote network control

Two Way has a consensus and clear software UI design, allowing users to customize test reports and automatically save and upload test data and reports

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Platform+modular design, conservative application expansion

The universal optical testing platform of Dimension Technology provides a complete set of optical testing solutions, including dual slot ALPHA testing platform and 11 slot OMEGA testing platform It can be compatible with various functional testing modules, including RLM insertion and loss testing modules, and has significant advantages such as hot plugging, programming, strong scalability, easy maintenance and management, and low overall cost Supports multiple control methods such as network, USB, touch screen, and physical buttons

Customers can purchase other functional modules for functional expansion in the future, such as connecting optical switches, optical observers, stable light sources, bit error meters, high speed optical power meters, and other functional testing modules, which can achieve one stop testing of various optical properties of optical devices and other products

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Performance parameter

Basic product modelRLM1312A-2FARLM5356A-2FP
Light sourceFiber typeSingle mode 9/125Multimode 50/125
Light source wavelength1310/1550nm850/1300nm
Light source typeLaserLaser
Environmental flux standardNAIEC-61280-4-1

Insertion loss
Insertion loss stability*± 0.02dB (< 0.5H)
± 0.03dB (< 8H)
Repeatability*± 0.02dB
Insertion loss test accuracy0-1dB: ± 0.02dB
1-5dB: ± 0.1dB
5-45dB: ± 0.5dB
0-1dB: ± 0.02dB
1-5dB: ± 0.1dB
5-25dB: ± 0.5dB
Loss recovery partScope of return loss testing*-30-80dB-15-60dB
Return loss test accuracy*-30~-70dB: ± 1.0dB
-70-75dB: ± 2.0dB
-15~-50dB: ± 1.0dB
-50~-55dB: ± 2.0dB
OtherFiber length (shortest)DUT RL (both ends)> 50dB: 0.6 meters
DUT RL (both ends)< 50dB: 1.5 meters
Measurement time≪ 2s (fast mode, loss+polarity detection)
Display resolution0.01dB
Host sectionWorking power supplyAC90~260V/50HZ
Stable startup time30 minutes (storage and usage temperature consistent) 90 minutes (storage and usage temperature consistent)
Suggested calibration cycle2 years
Working temperature10 ℃~40 ℃
Storage temperature-40 ℃~70 ℃
SizeALPHA chassis: 359mm×274mm ×115mm,
OMEGA chassis: 462mm×374mm×171mm
Dual slot module: 285mm×133mm×71mm
Default testing conditions for relevant parameters: The equipment is heated up for 30 minutes&Nbsp; Environmental temperature of 23+/-1 ℃; FC/PC; Single core jumper If multi core wire is used for verification, the error variable caused by the optical switch needs to be added to the parameters (+/-0.03dB)


Interface Selection Table

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Ordering information

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Note:

Note: RL test model A/C supports dual laser wavelength. Two-digit code represents two laser wavelengths. 
Customers can choose laser wavelength or customized laser wavelength in the list.Model A/B supports four single-mode wavelengths, and XX should be selected for the two-digit coding.


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