The Yokogawa AQ1200C is a handheld Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) multi-field tester engineered for installation and maintenance of optical fiber cables. Operating at 1650 nm, this compact instrument delivers OTDR measurements, optical power metering, and light source functions in a single platform. Built for field efficiency, it simplifies testing workflows while maintaining measurement reliability across diverse fiber network deployments.
Technical Specifications
Wavelength: 1650 nm
Event Dead Zone: As low as 0.75 m, enabling accurate resolution of closely spaced connectors in FTTx, residential, and commercial networks.
Interfaces:
• USB Type B (mini USB)
• USB Type A
• LAN (10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX) for PING test and PC remote control
Physical Design: Compact, lightweight handheld form factor.
– Key Features
• OTDR Measurement: Full optical fiber performance analysis with simultaneous trace and event display.
• PON Optimization: Designed for Passive Optical Networks with high-port-count optical splitters, maintaining waveform quality despite significant splitter loss.
• Dual-Function Light Source & Power Meter: Operates independently; light source transmits wavelength information enabling correct-wavelength measurements at the receiving end.
• Auto Loss Test: Automated control of light source and optical power meter for streamlined loss measurement.
• Fault Locator: Rapid fault detection and localization.
• Data Storage & Reporting: Internal storage plus external USB media support. CSV-format report generation.
• Fiber Connector Inspection: USB-compatible probe display for connector analysis.
• PC Control: Ethernet or USB remote operation via PC.
• Display & Interface: Bright LCD screen with multi-language support, full auto mode for novice users, information tips for experienced technicians, quick power-on.
– Typical Applications
FTTx network installation and maintenance, passive optical network deployment, fiber cable loss characterization, connector performance verification.
– Compatibility & Integration
Measurement data loads to PC via USB storage for analysis with Yokogawa AQ7932 application software, which provides trace analysis and report generation capabilities.
