Figure 1.Test the fiber link accurately using Fluke Networks‘ Multimode Fiber Mandrel.
Improve repeatability and consistency of multimode optical loss/power testing with Fluke Networks’ Multimode Fiber Mandrels. As required by TIA standards, fiber mandrels are used with a LED source when measuring optical power loss in multimode fiber optic cabling.
In short lengths of multimode fiber, sources that use LED can have higher than expected attenuation due to power loss in higher order modes. Fluke Networks’ Multimode Fiber Mandrels behave as mode filters and remove these unwanted high order modes. The result is more repeatable, consistent optical power measurements when using LED sources
Adhere to TIA Specifications
Fluke Networks’ Multimode Fiber Mandrels promote compliance with ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B standard, which requires the use of fiber mandrels when testing multimode fiber with LED sources. Unlike other materials often used as fiber mandrels, Fluke Networks’ mandrels have the correct diameter and ensure the correct number of wraps.
Our fiber mandrels are sized for 3.0 mm fiber cables – the most commonly used patch cable type in the industry. A 22 mm mandrel is available for 50/125μm fiber and a 17 mm mandrel is available for 62.5/125μm fiber, as defined in the TIA/EIA-568-B standard.
Utilize Multimode Fiber Mandrels Easily
Fluke Networks’ Multimode Fiber Mandrels feature grooves that enable the user to wrap the cable from the source five times around the mandrel. A retainer keeps the cable in place while not adversely pinching the fiber – making its use foolproof! What’s more, the color-coded mandrels allow you to easily identify the correct diameter mandrels for your fiber patch cord. And you can easily attach the mandrel to an attachment point for storage. Fluke Networks’ Multimode Fiber Mandrels are designed for use with Fluke Networks’ DSP-FTA 410/420, OMNIFiber MM, CertiFiber, SimpliFiber, FTK-100/200, DSP-FTK or any other optical loss test set featuring an LED source.