Optical Time Domain Reflectometer

Advanced Reflectometry for Precise Fiber Optic Testing

An optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) is a precision instrument used to locate events or faults along a fiber link, typically within an optical communications network.

Working Principle

The OTDR launches a series of high-speed optical pulses into the fiber. Events on the fiber generate Rayleigh backscatter, which returns to the OTDR. The strength of the return pulses is measured and integrated over time, plotted as a function of fiber length, with distance on the horizontal axis and loss on the vertical axis.

Uses

OTDRs are essential for optical time domain reflectometry in fiber installation and maintenance, servicing both access and user networks. They are used to verify splice loss, measure optical return loss, and locate faults.

Key Features

  • Precision Measurement: Locate and identify faults along fiber links with high accuracy.
  • Dynamic Range: Our OTDRs offer a broad range of dynamic performance suited for various field applications.
  • Durability: Designed for field use, offering robust performance in harsh environments.
  • Cost Performance: Combining affordability with advanced features.

Benefits

  • Enhanced Network Reliability: Quickly identifies faults and ensures network integrity.
  • Ease of Use: Intuitive interface for easy operation in the field.
  • Versatility: Suitable for both installation and maintenance phases of network management.

Product Lineup

  • Basic OTDRs: For standard testing and troubleshooting.
  • Advanced OTDRs: For comprehensive analysis and detailed reporting.
  • Specialized OTDRs: Designed for specific applications such as high-density networks or long-haul fibers.
  • AQ1000 optical time domain reflectometer
  • Increase productivity optical access networks field personnel
  • Intuitive and responsive
  • One-button measurement
  • Trace and map view
  • Yokogawa AQ7280 Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)
  • Fast and precise measurements with confidence
  • Satisfies broad range of test and measurement needs
  • Analyzing optical networks from access to core
  • Yokogawa AQ1210 series OTDR
  • Fast and precise 
  • Optical time domain reflectometer delivers high reliability
  • Harsh field conditions
  • Multi-touch touchscreen, automatic measurement

AQ7933 is application software to display and analyze waveform data measured by Yokogawa OTDRs and create a work report on a PC. This software provides more intuitive operability than the conventional software, helping field engineers to reduce their work.

  • High performance OTDR module
  • For RFTS (Remote Fiber Test System)

A 12-channel optical switch box that effectively improves workability with YOKOGAWA OTDRs.
Controlled from an OTDR, the OSW allows continuous measurement of all or a subset of the 12 channels.
The compact size makes this an ideal solution to conveniently measure multiple ribbon fibers in the field or conserve production test rack space.

Single Mode Optical Fiber

AQ7280

Model Number of wavelength High DR Cut Filter Number of OTDR port Dynamic range (dB) (Typ) Application Fiber Network
1310 nm 1383 nm 1490 nm 1550 nm 1625 nm 1650 nm Installation Maintenance Research

Manufacturing
Core Metro Access PON
Dark Live
AQ7282A 2     1 38     36            
AQ7283A 2   1 42     40          
AQ7284A 2   1 46     45          
AQ7285A 2   1 50     50          
AQ7283E 3 2 42     40 40      
AQ7283F 3 2 42     40   40    
AQ7282G 3     1 38   36 36            
AQ7283H 3   1 42     40 39      
AQ7284H 3   1 46     45 44      
AQ7283K 4   1 42   38 40 40      
AQ7283J 4   1 42 39   40 40      
AQ7286A 2   1 42     40                  
AQ7286H 3   1 42     40 39                
AQ7286J 4   1 42 39   40 39                

: Using an external filter

AQ1210

Model Number of wavelength High DR Cut Filter Number of OTDR port Dynamic range (dB) (Typ) Application Fiber Network
1310 nm 1383 nm 1490 nm 1550 nm 1625 nm 1650 nm Installation Maintenance Core Metro Access PON
Dark Live
AQ1210A 2     1 37     35          
AQ1215A 2   1 42     40        
AQ1210E 3   2 37     35 35      
AQ1215E 3 2 42     40 39    
AQ1215F 3 2 42     40   37  
AQ1216F 3 2 42     40   40  

AQ7277B

Model Number of wavelength High DR Cut Filter Number of OTDR port Dynamic range (dB) (Typ) Application Fiber Network
1550 nm 1650 nm Installation Maintenance Core Metro Access PON
Dark Live
AQ7277B-B01 1 1   40    
AQ7277B-B02 1   1 50        

AQ1000

Model Number of wavelength High DR Cut Filter Number of OTDR port Dynamic range (dB) (Typ) Application Fiber Network
1310 nm 1383 nm 1490 nm 1550 nm 1625 nm 1650 nm Installation Maintenance Core Metro Access PON
Dark Live
AQ1000 2     1 32     30            

Multi Mode Optical Fiber

AQ7280

Model Number of wavelength High DR Cut Filter Number of OTDR port Dynamic range (dB) Application
850 nm 1300 nm Installation Maintenance
Dark Live
AQ7282M 2     1 25 27  

Single Mode Optical Fiber + Multi Mode Optical Fiber

AQ1210

Model Number of wavelength High DR Cut Filter Number of OTDR port Dynamic range (dB)(Typ) Application Fiber Network
Installation Maintenance Core Metro Access PON
1310 nm 1550 nm MM
850 nm
MM
1300 nm
Dark Live
AQ1210D 4     2 37 35 25 27      

Operation of the AQ7280 and AQ1210 has been verified in combination with the following third-party products.
For the details of each products, please visit the website of each manufacturer.
Please note that Yokogawa do not guarantee the all operation of the contents posted on each manufacturer's website.

Wired LAN adapter

Manufacturer Product name / model number Supported Products
AQ7280 AQ1210 AQ1000
TP-Link UE300

Wireless SD card

Manufacturer Product name / model number Supported Products
AQ7280 AQ1210 AQ1000
KIOXIA FlashAirTM(32GB or less)

※This feature may not be available due to the discontinuation of FlashAir™.

Wireless LAN adapter

Manufacturer Product name / model number Supported Products
AQ7280 AQ1210 AQ1000
TP-Link TL-WN725N
COMFAST CF-WU810N

For AQ1000, to use the wireless feature, Wireless functionality option (/WLN) must be selected at the time of purchase.

Fiber inspection probe

Manufacturer Product name / model number Function Supported Products
Fiber surface image display
(standard feature)
Fiber surface test function
(option)
AQ7280 AQ1210 AQ1000
Lightel DI-2000
Lightel DI-1000
Lightel CI-1100 (discontinued)
Eternal FVO-730B-P
Overview:

Overview of optical communications via optical fibers including: signal conversion, optical fiber benefits, techniques like wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) for increased capacity, key components like optical amplifiers and spectrum analyzers for maintaining transmission quality.

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This paper describes a compact optical channel monitor and a delayed interferometer having free-space optical elements such as lenses or mirrors, as an application of microoptics. These devices have been developed to be built into dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) transmission systems. These optics use a Gaussian beam which is emitted through single-mode optical fibers and located near the optical axis. This paper explains the optical designs of these devices based on the Gaussian beam's behavior.
SANPEI Yoshihiro*1  SUZUKI Yasuyuki*2   IEMURA Kouki*3   ASANO Junichirou*3


*1Communication and Measurement Business Headquarters, Optical Communication Measurement Development Department

*2Communication and Measurement Business Headquarters, Core Technology Development Department

*3Photonics Business Headquarters, Engineering Department IV

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We are currently aware of this issue occuring on model Optical Time Domain Reflectometer AQ7270's with firmware Ver. 1.02. Please download and install the latest firmware version from the Yokogawa software drivers & firmware website: ...

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On the AQ7270 OTDR, there is an Averaging Method function with two measurement modes: High Speed or High Reflection. High SpeedThe high speed mode is used to measure all sections using a fixed attenuation setting. If ...

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To delete all user files from the internal memory of the AQ7270 or AQ7275 Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), follow the procedures listed below: Power up the AQ720 or AQ7275 OTDR Press the OTDR soft key Press the FILE key Press the ACTION soft ...

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Yes, the AQ7275 has a USB 1.1 port that can be used to remotely control the OTDR.

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The SU2005A-LCC universal connector is physically compatible with AQ7275, but we do not recommend it because we expect poor connection repeatability and return loss. We cannot guarantee the performance of AQ7275 when ...

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The maximum visible light source distance that can be seen by the AQ7275 Optical Time Domain Reflectometer, through a standard SM fiber, is approximately 5 km or 3.1 miles.

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The Chopped Light mode is used: To increase measurement level sensitivity by cutting the high frequency noise To detect only the light that the LS emitted, effective for free space measurement. In free space ...

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The Cursor value on the AQ7270 Optical Time Domain Reflectometer displays the level in dB that the signal is above the noise floor of the optical port you are connected to. The noise floor is basically the Dynamic range. This lets you know if you are approaching the ...

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Yes, the AQ7932 OTDR Emulation Viewer Software is compatible with Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit. Note: Please make sure the correct USB driver is installed for either Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit.

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Yes, the AQ7270 Optical Time Domain Reflectometer Viewer Software is compatible with Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit. Note: Please make sure the correct USB driver is installed for either Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit.

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Please download the attached Word document for a list of compatible USB drivers for the AQ7270 and AQ7275 Optical Time Domain Reflectometer Series.

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No, unfortunately due to the number of current fiber combinations, we do not stock optical fibers. There are many companies that specialize in optical fiber cords.

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The cursor value displays the level (dB) of the signal that is above the noise floor of the connected optical port. The noise floor is the dynamic range. This lets you know if you are approaching the maximum distance ...

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