WILCOM Optical Fiber Identifier

What is optical fibre?

Optical fibre is a data transmission method that transfers data signals in the form of light and travels hundreds of miles significantly faster than traditional electrical cables. It is ideal for high-performance data networking and telecommunication services like the internet, television, and telephones.

How to verify optical splices and connectors?

• Attach the Wilcom OFI (optical fibre identifier) to one side of the optical connector / splice.
• Read and record the relative optical power. Repeat the measurement on the second side of the connector / splice.
• Take the difference between the reading on the second side and the first side.
• The difference must be roughly equal to the optical attenuation of the optical connector or splice.
• Take the measurement several times and derive an average to improve accuracy.

What is local detection technology?

The non-destructive macro-bend detection technology helps to eliminate the opening of the fibre without damaging or overstressing it. This bending technique offers the detection and the direction of light.