General Information And Specifications; General Information - JDS Uniphase RX3 Series User Manual

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General Information and Specifications

General Information

This user's manual for the RX3 Series Multichannel Backreflection Meter contains complete
operating instructions. The Multiple Connector Test System (MCTS) software is bundled with
the meter; for information on using the software, see the Multiple Connector Test System
Software User's Manual (document SD000318). The inspection report and a description of any
customer-requested information are found in the Customized Features and Test Data section.
The JDS Uniphase Multichannel Backreflection Meter performs a wide range of of single-mode
(SM) and multimode (MM) return loss (RL) and loss measurement functions, ranging from single
component testing to automated multifiber testing. The primary functions of high sensitivity RL
measurements and power measurements can be augmented by adding multiple output ports
and multiple internal light sources. The meter is available with 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, or 24 output
ports. A multidisplay mode lets the viewer see multiple test results at a glance. (see Figure 5).
Figure 5: RX3 Series Multimode Multichannel Backreflection Meter
The meter is used from single fiber and ribbon fiber connector measurements. The use of hybrid
jumpers allows a quick change of the connector type without limiting the RL range. The meter is
also available with 2 or 3 internal sources for measurements at 850, 1310, 1480, 1490, 1550,
1625, or 1650 nm.
The 2-mm InGaAs detector is particularly useful for high sensitivity single fiber applications. The
5-mm Ge detector is an economical solution for measurements of the ribbon fiber connectors,
and can accurately measure connectors with up to 8 MM and 12 SM fibers. The large surface
10-nn InGaAs detector is ideal for measurements of larger fiber count ribbon connectors, and
can be used with wavelengths extending in the L- band. One FC detector adaptor is supplied
with the unit, and other adaptors (such as MTP/MPO or MU for ribbon fiber connector types) are
also available.
The meter is supplied with one calibrated hybrid jumper for calibration purposes and one hybrid
test jumper for measurement purposes. Both jumpers are equipped with an FC/APC connector
on one end (for the output port of the meter) and an FC/PC connector on the other end.
Uncalibrated hybrid jumpers for measurements with other connector types are also available.
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