LOR-220 OTDRs

520-1650 nm; Pulse Width 1 ns; Measurement Range 1.25-160 km; Fiber Type SM, MM, POF; Connector Type FC, SC, ST – APC or PC

The LOR-220 series of fully portable stand-alone OTDRs is integrated in a Windows-based PC-platform with touchscreen interface. With the optical pulse width of only 1 ns, the LOR-220 series are the first truly portable high-resolution OTDRs specially designed for short-range multi mode (MM) or single mode (SM) fiber assemblies, found for example in airplanes, ships, automotive, defense, and similar applications.

The LOR-220 is based on Luciol’s novel patented scanning photon-counting technology. It is the highest-resolution instrument of this family and has industry-leading resolution and dead-zones (10 cm event dead-zone, 40 cm attenuation dead-zone). A large variety of wavelength options (520 to 1650 nm) as well as single- and dual-output versions are available, up to four different emitters can be integrated in a single module.

The OTDR model LOR-220 POF is specially designed for testing large-core optical fibers such as 1 mm PMMA (POF) or others, providing a universal tool to characterize insertion losses and fiber attenuation. The LOR-220 POF is available on a custom basis for most large-core optical fibers and it has several wavelengths options.

With the models LOR-220-U (single port) and LOR-220-UD (dual detector, dual port), Luciol Instruments offers a table-top packaging option that requires an external PC for control and operation. The LOR-220-UD OTDR can combine up to four wavelengths in the range of 500 to 1650 nm in one instrument. Both models are equipped with a standard USB port for convenient and easy connection to most Windows based PC and are ideal for test bench integration, laboratory environment OTDR testing and many more applications.

Luciol has added several options to the LOR-220 series of high-resolution OTDRs:

• The Visual Fault Locator (VFL) option enables a blinking red laser, which is connected to the same connector as the OTDR itself. The user can switch from VFL to OTDR measurement directly in the software, without removing the connecting fiber. With access to the end of the fiber under test, the VFL can be used as a fiber identifier, to verify that the correct assembly is tested. This feature is especially useful for customers testing assemblies with multiple-fiber connectors with a probe. Please note that this VFL option is available only for the LOR-220 with 670 nm OTDR wavelength, the LOR-220 POF and the LOR-220-U/UD models.
• The Optical Power Meter (OPM) option is calibrated at 850, 1310, 1550 and 1610 nm. It covers power ranges of -50 to +8 dBm at 850 nm and -55 to +3 dBm at 1310 to 1610 nm. Please note that the OPM option is not available for the LOR-220-U/UD models.
• With the Fiber Microscope (FM, FSL) option, the user can verify the surface quality and cleanliness of all optical connectors before use. The surface is shown onto the LOR screen. It can be saved and printed for reference or reporting. Advanced software application is also available. Please note that the FM/FSL option is not available for the LOR-220 POF and LOR-220-U/UD models.

Models designed for aviation applications are available. Benefit from the LOR-220’s high resolution for troubleshooting, fiber monitoring and precise fault location. If the standard models should not meet your needs, contact AMS Technologies with your requirements and together let us find the customized solution to your fiber optic measurement challenge.

Key Features:

• Low Optical Pulse Width for Shorter Dead-zones: 1 ns
• Event Dead-zone: 10 cm Typical
• Attenuation Dead-zone (for ORL = 45 dB): 40 cm Typical
• Wide Range of Wavelength Options: 520 to 1650 nm
• Up to 4 Wavelengths
• High Dynamic Range for Loss and Reflectance Measurements: Rayleigh Backscattering >12, >20 dB (S/N = 1)
• Version Optimized for Avionics Applications Available
• Single Mode (SM), Multi Mode (MM) and Dual SM/MM Versions Available
• Version for Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) Available
• Standard Fiber Types: Single Mode (SM, 9/125 µm), Multi Mode (MM, 50/125 or 62.5/125 µm), PMMA 1mm
• Connector Type: Universal, APC or PC Type, With FC, SC or ST Adapter
• Distance Measurement Range: 1.25 to 160 km
• Distance Accuracy: ± (10 mm + 5 x 10-5 x Fiber Length)
• Reflectance Accuracy: ±1.5 dB
• Loss Accuracy: ±0.1dB ± 0.02 dB/dB
• Sampling Resolution: Any Multiple of 2.5 cm (250 ps)
• Options: Visual Fault Locator (VFL), Optical Power Meter (OPM), Fiber Microscope (FM, FSL), Table-top Format (LOR-220-U/UD)
• Remotely Controllable Through Ethernet Connection
• Operating Temperature: 0 to +40 °C
• Weight: 3.1 kg (Stand-alone Portable), 1.9 kg (Table-top)
• Dimensions: 320 x 240 x 90 mm (Stand-alone Portable), 310 x 225 x 60 mm (Table-top)

Applications: Avionics; Aerospace; Defense; Automotive; Optical Components; Fiber Assemblies; IL/ORL Testing; Fiber Manufacturing, Other