When a submarine cable fails, the first job is to find where. We supply the EXFO USO-1618, a co-propagation OTDR (C-OTDR) that locates faults on amplified submarine cables within minutes, so repair can be arranged sooner.
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Minutes per fiber pair
Locates faults in about 3 minutes per fiber pair. EXFO states this cuts testing of a 24-pair amplified cable from days to about one hour.
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Reach and precision
Tests amplified links up to 20,000 km and pinpoints faults to about 5 m, with 18 dB dynamic range and 19 dBm output power.
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Automated analysis
Automated analysis shows fault locations in an icon-based link view, so traces don't need manual interpretation.
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Consistent testing
Supervisors can set approved test parameters in advance with predefined configurations, which reduces human error.
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Rackmount or portable
One platform for both. The 2U unit saves space in the landing station, and the portable setup tests wherever it's needed.
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Connects to your systems
JSON input and output and REST API control, for integration with cable-management systems.
Where it's used
From deployment to repair, across the dry plant and the wet plant.
- Amplified submarine cables
- Landing stations (dry plant)
- Repair vessels (wet plant)
- Cable deployment and commissioning
- Subsea network maintenance
- Capacity upgrades
Tell us what you need to test, connect or deploy.
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Or call +603 2303 4723