The Rifocs 585RL is a return loss test set engineered for measuring return loss and insertion loss in single-mode fiber optic applications. Designed for manufacturing, laboratory, and quality control environments, it delivers measurements up to 70 dB with a user-friendly interface. A distinctive capability is its custom label printing function, which outputs test results, serial numbers, dates, and user-defined information directly to external printers via RS232 serial or IBM-compatible parallel interfaces—essential for traceability in cable assembly houses and component manufacturers.
Technical Specifications
• Measurement Type: Return Loss, Insertion Loss
• Wavelength: 1310 ± 30 nm; single wavelength models available
• Measurement Range: Up to 70 dB
• Optical Interface: APC, FC/APC
• Power Input: 100–250 VAC, 50–60 Hz
• Dimensions: 8 × 19 × 29 cm (3.125 × 7.375 × 11.375 in.)
• Weight: 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs.)
– Key Features
• Custom label printing with up to 7 stored label definitions
• RS232 remote control (DB25 female connector) compliant with RS232C standards
• BNC analog output interface (0–3 V relative to optical power level)
• I2C interface for daisy-chaining integration with 570L series optical power meters
• Parallel and serial printer connectivity for flexible output routing
– Typical Applications
• Cable assembly production and testing
• Component manufacturing quality assurance
• Single-mode fiber return loss and insertion loss verification
• Traceability-critical manufacturing workflows requiring automated label generation
– Compatibility & Integration
The 585RL interfaces with IBM-compatible parallel printers and RS232 serial printers. I2C integration enables communication with compatible optical power measurement instruments. Single-mode fiber optic applications with APC and FC/APC connectors are supported.
