TRK200 Enhanced Optical Cable Inspector
Overview:
The G-Link OCID-TRK200 is an advanced, handheld Optical Cable Inspector and Fault Locator designed for efficient and precise fiber optic cable testing. Leveraging state-of-the-art OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) technology, the TRK200 enables rapid and accurate identification of fiber optic cable faults, breaks, bends, and other anomalies. Its intuitive interface and robust design make it an essential tool for optical cable construction, maintenance, and emergency repair teams, ensuring quick resolution of network issues and minimizing downtime.
Key Features
- High Precision OTDR Functionality: Provides accurate measurement of fiber length, loss, reflection, and precise fault location.
- Intuitive User Interface: Equipped with a 5.6-inch touchscreen display for easy operation and clear data visualization.
- Rapid Testing: Features a typical real-time refresh duration of 0.2 seconds for quick fault identification.
- Large Storage Capacity: Supports SD card expansion (16GB) to store over 10,000 traces, allowing for extensive data logging and analysis.
- Robust and Portable Design: Compact (65 x 150 x 235mm) and lightweight (1.5Kg including battery), making it ideal for fieldwork.
- Long Battery Life: Built-in 7.4VBAh lithium battery provides over 8 hours of continuous operation.
- Excellent Dynamic Range: Capable of testing long distances with high accuracy.
- Low Dead Zones: Minimizes event and attenuation dead zones for precise detection of closely spaced events.
- Multiple Data Interfaces: Includes USB and SD card interfaces for convenient data transfer and analysis.
- Strong Anti-Interference: Designed to operate reliably in various outdoor environments.
Specifications
Optical Specifications (Typical Values)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Fiber Type | SM (Single-Mode) |
| Display | 5.6-inch Touchscreen |
| Power Supply | DC12V/3A |
| Dimensions (H×W×L) | 65 x 150 x 235mm (2.56 x 5.91 x 9.25 inches) |
| Data Interfaces | USB interface, SD card interface |
| Battery | Lithium battery (7.4V 8Ah), 8 hours continuous operation |
| Weight | 1.5Kg (including battery) |
| Operating Temperature | -5°C to +45°C (23°F to 113°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
Note: Measuring range can be extended by 20km with a reflector at the far end (reflection value > -3dB). Conditions: The above specifications are for typical PC type connectors. Uncertainty due to fiber refractive index is not considered. Dynamic range is measured under 180km/20480ns/3min conditions. Dead zone measurements are performed with reflection events within 10km, return loss of 45dB, and minimum pulse width.
Electrical / Physical / Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Fiber Type | SM (Single-Mode) |
| Display | 5.6-inch Touchscreen |
| Power Supply | DC12V/3A |
| Dimensions (H×W×L) | 65 x 150 x 235mm (2.56 x 5.91 x 9.25 inches) |
| Data Interfaces | USB interface, SD card interface |
| Battery | Lithium battery (7.4V 8Ah), 8 hours continuous operation |
| Weight | 1.5Kg (including battery) |
| Operating Temperature | -5°C to +45°C (23°F to 113°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
Applications
The G-Link OCID-TRK200 Enhanced Optical Cable Inspector is an indispensable tool for a wide range of applications in fiber optic network management and maintenance:
- Optical Cable Construction and Installation: Verifying the quality of new fiber installations, identifying installation errors, and ensuring proper connectivity.
- Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Rapidly diagnosing and locating faults such as breaks, splices, high loss points, and reflections in both passive and active fiber optic networks.
- Emergency Fiber Repair: Quickly pinpointing fault locations to minimize downtime during cable breaks or damages.
- Routine Inspection and Performance Monitoring: Proactively assessing the health and performance of existing fiber optic links to prevent future issues.
- Telecommunications Networks: Essential for carriers, ISPs, and utility companies managing extensive fiber infrastructure.
- Data Centers: Ensuring the integrity and performance of critical fiber connections within and between data centers.
- FTTx Networks: Ideal for testing and maintaining Fiber-to-the-Home/Building/Curb networks.