Ensuring Reliability in High-Stakes Fiber Networks with Luna's OFDR-Based Reflectometers
In high-stakes environments such as aircraft, helicopters, submarines, and naval ships, robust communications and sensing systems are critical. The growing adoption of optical fiber for information transport is primarily due to its lightweight nature, immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI), high security, and low loss characteristics. However, flaws during manufacturing, installation, or operation can lead to issues such as reduced lifespan and increased insertion and return losses, all of which can degrade system performance and potentially result in catastrophic failures.
To maintain the reliability of these networks, routine testing is essential. When failures occur, having a rapid troubleshooting tool can be a game-changer. Luna Innovations meets these challenges with its OBR 6200 series of portable OFDR-based reflectometers. As the only commercially available OFDR-based reflectometers on the market, the OBR 6200 series provides ultra-high resolution and sensitivity, making it ideal for testing fiber optic networks in aerospace, naval, and various field applications.
Key Features and Benefits
- Comprehensive Diagnostics: The OBR 6200 series allows users to identify faulty or dirty connectors, assess micro and macro bends, and locate distributed losses (IL/RL) along the optical network with sub-micrometer resolution. This high-precision capability helps prevent failures before they occur.
- User-Friendly Design: Featuring an easy-to-use touchscreen GUI and a battery-powered design with a three-hour runtime, the reflectometers are designed for convenience in the field.
- Versatile Measurement Ranges: With selectable measurement ranges from 20 m to 500 m, the OBR 6200 series adapts to a variety of testing needs, ensuring comprehensive assessments across different network scenarios.
- Rapid Decision-Making: By providing quick and accurate insights into fiber health, the OBR 6200 series empowers technicians to make informed decisions confidently and efficiently, which is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of military and aerospace systems.
- Portability: OBR 6200 reflectometers feature a fully portable and rugged design with IP65 and MIL-STD certifications, making them ideal for demanding environments.
- High Precision Measurement: Capable of measuring length and latency with exceptional accuracy (+/- 0.005% over 500m).