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Contamination is the #1 source OTDR Trace of Fiber Contamination and Its Effect on Signal Performance
of troubleshooting in optical networks.
1310 nm 8126VLR 30ns 4 cm 60 s IOR: 1.46600 OTDR_trace1
1 --- 0 0->E
 80% of field test failures can be attributed to dirty connectors.
A: 0.00 m -7.004 dB B: 220.00 m -17.175 dB A-B: 220.00 m -8.171 dB -25.807 dB/m

 Microscopic debris can significantly affect signal performance dB

and cause permanent damage. 1 Back Reflection = -67.5 dB

Total Loss = 0.250 dB
Back Reflection = -65.3 dB
Total Loss = 0.243 dB 2 3
0
 Particles can break apart, spread, and migrate when dirty Back Reflection = -32.5 dB
connectors are mated. Total Loss = 3.2 dB
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 A typical dust particle is 2–15 µm, and can only be viewed with
a microscope. -10

JDSU offers the most comprehensive product portfolio for inspecting every fiber -15
connector and application in your network.
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0 50 100 150 200 250 300 m

1 Clean Connectors 2 Clean Connectors 3 Dirty Connectors

Back Reflection = -65.3 dB Back Reflection = -67.5 dB Back Reflection = -32.5 dB

Total Loss = 0.243 dB Total Loss = 0.250 dB Total Loss = 3.2 dB

This OTDR trace illustrates how a dirty fiber connection can affect overall signal performance. INSPECT BEFORE YOU CONNECT!
Proactively inspecting each fiber connection will significantly reduce network downtime and troubleshooting.

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