The Datacom Textron FiberMeter is a field-portable system for certification testing of multimode and singlemode fiber optic cable installations. It performs automated optical loss measurements, fiber length determination, and propagation delay analysis across industry-standard wavelengths, delivering pass/fail results against TIA 568A, ISO 11801, and network standards such as 10BASE-FL and 1000BASE-SX.
Technical Specifications
Optical Wavelengths: 850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1550 nm.
Multimode Fiber Measurements
• Length range: 1 ft to 6600 ft (1 m to 2000 m)
• Propagation delay range: 10 ns to 10,000 ns
• Bi-directional optical loss measurement at 850 nm and 1300 nm
• Simultaneous dual-fiber testing
• Autotest cycle time: <6 seconds per fiber pair
Singlemode Fiber Measurements
• Dual precision power meters for optical power and loss measurement
Data Management
• Storage capacity: 2000 link reports (1000 per handset)
• PC upload and archiving via included Report Manager Software
Physical Dimensions
• 12.0 in × 3.9 in × 2.5 in (31 cm × 9.9 cm × 6.3 cm)
• Weight: 2 lb 6 oz (1.08 kg)
– Key Features
• Automated optical loss budget calculation and loss margin analysis
• Pass/fail certification against TIA 568A and ISO 11801 standards
• Network-specific pass/fail validation (10BASE-FL, 1000BASE-SX)
• Field-portable design with dual handset configuration
• Support for both multimode and singlemode fiber characterization in single system
– Typical Applications
• Enterprise LAN and WAN fiber optic cable certification
• Data center backbone installation validation
• Campus network fiber link testing
• Quality assurance testing during fiber plant deployment
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of installed fiber networks
– Compatibility & Integration
Tests against industry standards including TIA 568A and ISO 11801. Results integrate with PC-based reporting workflow via Report Manager Software for documentation and long-term record management.
