Softing FiberXpert 700 fiber-optic test kit aids Tier 1 multimode and single-mode fiber certification

April 7, 2022
The kit enables technicians to perform Tier 1 certifications for multimode and single-mode fiber links as well as print test reports directly from the PC software.

Softing Inc. now offers the FiberXpert 700 Quad Multimode and Singlemode Testing Kit. The kit enables technicians to perform Tier 1 certifications for multimode and single-mode fiber links as well as print test reports directly from the PC software.

The FiberXpert 700 can be used to perform complete Tier 1 fiber link measurements, optical loss or power measurements, continuity testing, and other tests. It features automatic wavelength detection and data storage, which enables it to finish tests quickly and eliminate the risk of operator error, according to the company. It also will store up to 10,000 measurements in its internal memory.

Ease-of-use features include a link wizard to facilitate setup. The FiberXpert 700 will display Pass/Fail results directly on its high-resolution color LCD screen and comes with a rechargeable lithium polymer battery that will support up to 50 hours of operations.

Other features include:

  • Indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) detector type
  • Calibrated wavelengths: 850, 980, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550 and 1625
  • Measurement range: +5 to -70 dBm
  • Accuracy: ±0.15 decibels
  • Detector connector type: 2.5 mm/1.25 mm universal
  • Data storage: up to 10,000 data points.
  • Modes of operation: CERT, LOSS and OPM
  • Operating temperature: -10 to 55°C
  • Dimensions and weight: 72.9 x 112.3 x 31.8 mm and 12 ounces.

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Stephen Hardy | Editorial Director and Associate Publisher, Lightwave

Stephen Hardy is editorial director and associate publisher of Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report, part of the Lighting & Technology Group at Endeavor Business Media. Stephen is responsible for establishing and executing editorial strategy across the both brands’ websites, email newsletters, events, and other information products. He has covered the fiber-optics space for more than 20 years, and communications and technology for more than 35 years. During his tenure, Lightwave has received awards from Folio: and the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) for editorial excellence. Prior to joining Lightwave in 1997, Stephen worked for Telecommunications magazine and the Journal of Electronic Defense.

Stephen has moderated panels at numerous events, including the Optica Executive Forum, ECOC, and SCTE Cable-Tec Expo. He also is program director for the Lightwave Innovation Reviews and the Diamond Technology Reviews.

He has written numerous articles in all aspects of optical communications and fiber-optic networks, including fiber to the home (FTTH), PON, optical components, DWDM, fiber cables, packet optical transport, optical transceivers, lasers, fiber optic testing, and more.

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