Yokogawa AQ7280 Multitasking OTDR

    March 17, 2015
    Designed for the North American market, the AQ7280 Multitasking OTDR can test four fibers at one time. It allows users to shoot a trace on one fiber, inspect the next connector with a probe, and use the power meter and the red VLS on a third and fourth fiber. 
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    This is an excellent product with substantial benefits. Judge's Comment.
    This is an excellent product with substantial benefits. Judge's Comment.
    This is a new take on a standard piece of testing equipment, with multi-tasking features. Judge's Comment.
    Content Dam Lw Site Images Yokogawa
    Designed for the North American market, the AQ7280 Multitasking OTDR can test four fibers at one time. It allows users to shoot a trace on one fiber, inspect the next connector with a probe, and use the power meter and the red VLS on a third and fourth fiber. The device includes a touchscreen for two-finger pinch zooming and an intuitive icon based menu, akin to a smartphone or tablet.

    An operation algorithm combined with the latest Lithium Ion battery technology offers 15 hours of battery life under the Telcordia GR-196-CORE standard. With the laser continuously running, it will operate for over 10 hours on a single charge. Yokogawa says this is particularly useful since OTDRs often are deployed in remote locations without AC wall power.

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