Archive for May, 2012

Optical Visual Fault Locator for Network Maintenance

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

Toronto, Canada – GAO Instruments is offering its optical visual fault locator which is a basic tool for the maintenance of fiber optic networks, optical systems including LAN, FDDI and ATM, telecommunications and CATV networks.

This pen style optical visual fault locator, model C0280004, is commonly used in quickly verifying continuity, checking the validity of patch cables and locating faults in both single mode (SM) and multimode (MM) optical fibers.

This meter features pen-shaped design, small size and easy to carry. Powered by two 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries, it can operate for up to 80 hours with modulated light and up to 50 hours with continuous light.

This optical visual fault locator belongs to GAO’s family of Visual Fault Series which contains three similar products that is suitable for network maintenance. One is Rugged Handheld Visual Fault Locator which is widely used for fiber optic network maintenance in telecommunications and CATV systems and can be used for locating break points which an OTDR did not find. Another is Handheld Visible Laser Source which is used to find fiber faults and is suitable for single mode and multi mode fiber. It uses visible red light to indicate the location of fiber faults from a macro bend point, break, problem coupler or connector or a mechanical splice that is not well aligned.

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1-877 585-9555 ext. 601 – Toll Free (USA & Canada)

1-416 292-0038 ext. 601 – All Other Areas

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Handheld Fiber Optic Multimeter with Various Configurations

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

Toronto, Canada – GAO Instruments has announced the release of its Fiber Optic Multimeter which is specially designed for technical support personnel to test a variety of devices with a single meter. It is widely used in maintenance in telecommunication, CATV and fiber optic lab testing.

This compact and easy-to-carry fiber optic multimeter, model C0260004, integrates both an optical power meter module and an optical light source module in one unit and performs closed-loop tests by using both modules. Each module can also function individually. It features multi-wavelength measurement, power meter and stable light source. It also allows for a variety of configurations.

Calibrated wavelengths include 850nm, 980nm, 1300nm, 1310nm and 1550nm are available. It is available for optical connectors including FC, PC as well as interchangeable SC/ST. Powered by a rechargeable battery and power supply adaptor; this handheld multimeter can work continuously for 4 hours under both power meter and light source function modes, or work continuously for 28 hours for power meter function only. In addition, it is designed with an auto-off function and can cut off the power if no activity occurs for more than 10 minutes.

This handheld fiber optic multimeter belongs to GAO’s family of Power Meter which includes a series of similar products that can fulfill different requirements. A featured product is Handheld Optical Power Meter which is commonly used in the testing of fiber optic networks and for CATV installation and maintenance, LAN and WAN testing and quality assurance and acceptance testing. Another advanced one is Handheld PON Power Meter which is a useful tool for the construction and maintenance of the PON networks..

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1-877 585-9555 ext. 601 – Toll Free (USA & Canada)

1-416 292-0038 ext. 601 – All Other Areas

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Optical Cable Routing Detector

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Toronto, Canada – GAO Instruments has announced the release of its optical cable routing detector which uses multi-coil electromagnetic technology and advanced digital signal processing techniques for accurate location. It integrates a transmitter and a receiver into one unit which quickly and efficiently detects the route and depth of buried optical fiber cable.

This optical cable routing detector, model C0290001, can identify a target pipeline from multiple pipelines. And different locating modes and functions are used to improve measurement efficiency. It operates at dual frequencies of 480Hz and 31Hz to meet different needs and provides multi transmit modes including injection method, inductance method and clamp method. Injection method provides a maximum distance of pipeline routing of up to 10 km. Inductance method has a maximum pipeline routing distance of up to 3 km and clamp method offers a maximum distance of up to 6 km.

This optical cable route detector measures pipeline depth of burial at a maximum of up to 4.5 m with a measurement accuracy of ±0.05 h ± 5 cm. It also features automatic gain adjustment, pipeline state detection and has a low battery indicator.

This optical cable route detector belongs to GAO’s family of Fiber Optic Instrument. This line can be divided into many categories such as Fusion Splicer, Light Source, and Optical Telephone, and so on. A featured product in fusion splicer category is Digital Fiber Fusion Splicer which is an ideal tool for construction and maintenance of fiber and cable in both field and laboratory applications. Another product is Multi-Function Optical Talk Sets in optical telephone category which is widely used in installation, optical testing, and maintenance and fiber attenuation value testing in data, CATV and telecommunication networks. A lot of other products are also available for the user’s requirements.

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1-877 585-9555 ext. 601 – Toll Free (USA & Canada)

1-416 292-0038 ext. 601 – All Other Areas

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Highly Stable Handheld Fiber Optic Light Source

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Toronto, Canada – GAO Instruments  is offering its handheld fiber optic light source which is designed for the maintenance of CATV and telecommunications networks. It can be used in conjunction with other types of test equipment such as power meters and fiber identifiers to test fiber optic cables.

This compact and easy-to-use optical light source, model C0220004, offers high accuracy and reliability for evaluating a wide range of optical devices and systems including WNM. It features 1 to 4 output wavelengths including 650 nm red sources, 1310/1550 nm wavelengths for single mode fiber and 850/1300 nm wavelengths for multimode fiber to meet specific requirements. Other wavelengths are available to meet specific needs.

This high performance handheld fiber optic light source operates at two frequencies: CW, 2 Hz modulation output at 650nm and CW, 270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz modulation output at other wavelengths. It is powered by 3 AA 1.5 V Alkaline batteries which allows for a very long continual operation time of up to 45 h. Its optional auto-off function will make the instrument deactivated after 10 minutes of the idle time ensuring a long battery life.

This handheld fiber optic light source belongs to GAO’s family of Light Source which includes a lot of similar products that the user need. Another featured and advanced product is Handheld Optical Power Multi Meter which integrates an optical source and optical power meter into one device and has a large memory capacity up to 200 groups test data. A series of similar instruments such as Portable Fiber Optic Visual Light Source, Handheld Laser Source and Handheld Adjustable Light Source all have various functions that the user may need.

For sales inquiries please contact:

1-877 585-9555 ext. 601 – Toll Free (USA & Canada)

1-416 292-0038 ext. 601 – All Other Areas

sales@gaoinstruments.com

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