{"product_id":"understanding-using-the-otdr","title":"Understanding \u0026 Using the OTDR","description":"\u003cp\u003eDoes the following terminology and theory confuse you when operating OTDR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eIndex of Refraction (I.R.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAveraging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e2 Point \u0026amp; auto (LSA) loss measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eFresnel and Rayleigh backscatter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf so, Understanding and Using the OTDR would be beneficial to you  and your organization. The OTDR is one of the most widely used yet  least understood instruments in fiber optics. Understanding and Using  the OTDR will take you through a step-by-step explanation that  demonstrates how the OTDR works and its role in fiber optic  measurements. Learn how to use the OTDR for acceptance testing, splice  monitoring and emergency restoration applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eCharacteristics of an OTDR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eSignatures:\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003eReflective events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eNon-reflective events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eSplice gains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eRoll-offs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eUsing the OTDR:\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003eTerminating the fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eOTDR settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eWavelength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eIndex of refraction (I.R.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003ePulse width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eModes of operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eUse of cursor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eFinding distance to a fiber break\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eGhosts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eAcceptance testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eSplice monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eRestoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Light Brigade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49084688302336,"sku":"F1-9783CDR","price":260.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/5331\/2557\/files\/How_To_Series_aeeb90ee-8b08-4913-ad1b-121d30b6f952.jpg?v=1785216673","url":"https:\/\/alotechparts.com\/products\/understanding-using-the-otdr","provider":"Alo Tech Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}