Yeah, it seems like they're pitching it as a simpler substitute for certain OTDR use cases.
On Saturday, June 29, 2019, Ken Hohhof <[email protected]> wrote: > That looks to me like a power meter, not an OTDR. We have a Fluke optical > power meter, it’s a useful piece of equipment, but it’s not an OTDR. > > > > Hard to tell for sure, that website has a lot of marketing spin. > > > > > > *From:* AF <[email protected]> *On Behalf Of *Jason McKemie > *Sent:* Saturday, June 29, 2019 5:16 PM > *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group <[email protected]> > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] ODTR > > > > I'm curious about these: > > > > https://www.exfo.com/en/products/field-network-testing/optical-fiber- > multimeter/opticalxplorer/ > > On Saturday, June 29, 2019, Chuck McCown <[email protected]> wrote: > > I really like mine: > https://www.techtoolsupply.com/ProductDetails.asp? > ProductCode=INNO-MINI2&source=googleps&gdffi= > a2fd11e1880844dfbe0b89871fd6ef5c&gdfms=3827B7DC69EA4FE793788CCA9872E1 > 70&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0NuRp4-P4wIVkLfsCh3EsgrDEAQYAiABEgLLufD_BwE > > I got it for much less than that from a local rep. > > -----Original Message----- From: Paul McCall > Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2019 10:28 AM > To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] ODTR > > Yeah, I was looking at the Chinese ones for $ 1K or so. But, we will need > to purchase one at some point as we are lighting some 40mile to 70mile dark > fiber leases in a few months so makes sense to spend a little more and get > something better > > In our NOC, we are terminating 110+ fibers (1:1) to LC Corning cassettes. > Was looking at the INNO models here. Like the price on the Mini, but want > to make sure I can test LC connections properly using an adapter. The spec > on the Mini only shows "Compatible connector: FC, SC (APC or UPC)". Whereas > the 500 shows Compatible Connector: APC(FC, SC, LC), UPC(FC, SC, LC, ST). > Probably a dumb question, but I need to ask. > > https://www.balticnetworks.com/inno-instrument-view-mini-2-otdr-kit.html > > https://www.balticnetworks.com/inno-instrument-view500-otdr-kit.html > > Are there other factors I should be thinking of or a better brand / model > near the same price? > > Paul > > -----Original Message----- > From: AF <[email protected]> On Behalf Of [email protected] > Sent: Friday, June 28, 2019 2:49 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] ODTR > > FYI, the weekly rentals are just about what you'd pay for an el cheapo > Chinese OTDR. Mine works fine for short distances (< ~10 miles). On longer > spans the sensitivity/noise/dead zones are suboptimal, but it still works. > FS has some, but haven't tried their models. > > In other words, it all depends on what your requirements are. If you are > just testing short spans, know what you are doing and can live with the > limitations, go Chinese. If you need to characterize, certify or need > something like iOLM and/or need it only intermittently, rent. > > Jared > > > > Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2019 > From: "Tim Withrow via AF" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Cc: "Tim Withrow" <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] ODTR > rental is best I would think if you're not going to put it the full use. > Here's a couple links that can help you out. > https://www.fiberinstrumentsales.com/otdr-rentals > I would say go with the best to rent. > > https://www.flukenetworks.com/content/authorized-rental- > partners[https://www.flukenetworks.com/content/authorized-rental-partners] > <https://www.flukenetworks.com/content/authorized-rental-partners%5Bhttps:/www.flukenetworks.com/content/authorized-rental-partners%5D> > > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > On Thursday, June 27, 2019 Paul McCall <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > We are looking for a cost-effective (cheap) ODTR to test fiber we are > putting in a business park. Not looking to have much otherwise. > > Any budget friendly gear that works well? Or maybe rent /borrow one for > a week? > > Paul McCall, President > Florida Broadband / PDMNet > 658 Old Dixie Highway > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/658+Old+Dixie+Highway+Vero+Beach,+FL+32962?entry=gmail&source=g> > Vero Beach, FL 32962 > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/658+Old+Dixie+Highway+Vero+Beach,+FL+32962?entry=gmail&source=g> > 772-564-6800 > > -- > AF mailing list > [email protected][mailto:[email protected]] > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com > -- AF mailing list [email protected] http://af.afmug.com/mailman/ > listinfo/af_af.afmug.com[http://af.afmug.com/mailman/ > listinfo/af_af.afmug.com] > <http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com%5Bhttp:/af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com%5D> > > -- > AF mailing list > [email protected] > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com > -- > AF mailing list > [email protected] > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com > > -- > AF mailing list > [email protected] > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com > >
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