Features:

CS260-10: 1625 nm FTTx Live PON Activation and Troubleshooting OTDR

CS260-20: Cost-effective 1310/1550 nm Metro/Access Troubleshooting OTDR

Detect closely spaced events with best-in-class dead zones

Pinpoint faults using integrated Visual Fault Locator (VFL)

Rugged, lightweight, handheld design

High-contrast, backlit display easily viewed, even in direct sunlight

All-day battery operation without recharge or replacement

Instant On; Ready to test in < 5 seconds

Save & upload results in Telcordia .SOR file format

Applications:

CS260-10: Locate fiber faults in live (in-service) FTTx PON

CS260-10: Verify downstream PON power levels at access point or ONT

CS260-20: Locate fiber faults in point-to-point metro/access networks

Fiber summary provides end-to-end link length, loss, ORL

Visually locate faults in splice enclosures using integrated VFL

CS260 Contractor Series Handheld Troubleshooting OTDRs

CS260 Contractor Series handheld OTDRs enable cost-effective troubleshooting of FTTx PONs and point-to-point metro/access networks.  Two models are offered:

CS260-10 FTTx PON Activation and Troubleshooting OTDR:  1625 nm Live PON OTDR providing 35 dB dynamic range, best-in-class 0.8 m event and 3.5 m attenuation dead zones, integrated PON power meter and Visual Fault Locator (VFL).

CS260-20 Metro/Access Troubleshooting OTDR:  1310/1550 nm OTDR with 30 dB dynamic range, 0.8 m event and 3.5 m attenuation dead zones plus integrated Visual Fault Locator.

The CS260-10 and CS260-20 are purpose-built for optical network activation and troubleshooting tasks. With its integrated PON power meter, the CS260-10 enables verification of downstream 1490 and/or 1550 nm power levels at an FTTx PON ONU or ONT. If downstream signals are absent or power is too low, the CS260-10’s 1625 nm Live PON OTDR allows a technician to scan the network from the ONU/ONT or a network access point to locate fiber faults such as macro-bends, breaks, poor splices and dirty or damaged connectors. The live PON OTDR utilizes an out-of-band 1625 nm wavelength to prevent disrupting the 1310, 1490 and 1550 nm signals present on an in-service FTTx PON.

The CS260-20 is designed to troubleshoot point-to-point metro/access networks operating in the 1310 and/or 1550 nm wavelength regions. Its short dead zones enable precise location of fiber faults. With 30 dB dynamic range, the CS260-20 can locate faults in networks up to 60 km (40 miles) in length.

CS260s are derivatives of AFL’s popular OFL280 and FLX380 FlexTester families, offering the same ease-of-use, high-contrast indoor/outdoor display and over 12 hours of continuous battery operation. Both models also include an integrated VFL (visible red laser) designed to visually pinpoint the location of macro-bends or breaks in splice closures, access terminals and splitter cabinets.

Over 1000 OTDR test results may be saved internally in industry-standard .SOR file format.  Stored OTDR results may be transferred to PC via USB port for viewing, analysis, and professional report generation using included Windows® compatible TRM^® 2.0 Basic Test Results Manager software.  Advanced analysis and reporting capabilities - including macro-bend detection and bi-directional trace averaging - are available by upgrading to TRM 2.0 Advanced Test Results Manager.

ORDERING INFORMATION:

All CS260 kits include rechargeable, replaceable Li-Ion battery pack, AC charger with country-specific power cord, user-specified adapters for the OTDR and VFL ports, dust caps for all ports, USB cable, TRM® 2.0 Basic Test Results Manager software, and a quick reference guide in any one of the supported languages.

Specify the connector ferrule finish ([F] = U for UPC;  [F] = A for APC).

Specify the connector adapters:

[CA] = SC:  SC adapter for OTDR port;  2.5 mm Universal adapter for VFL port

[CA] = FC:  FC adapter for OTDR port;  2.5 mm Universal adapter for VFL port

[CA] = LC:  LC adapter for OTDR port;  1.25 mm Universal adapter for VFL port

Specify the desired language of the User Interface and Quick Reference Guide:

Specify the country-specific power cord to be included with the CS260:  

Accessories:

See the CS260-10 or CS260-20 datasheet for additional accessories including:

Adapter caps

Fiber rings (launch cords)

TRM 2.0 Advanced, including macro-bend detection and bi-directional averaging

​CS260 Prepaid Calibration Plans

Prepaid Calibration plans offer two annual calibrations at a discounted price. Cal Plus plans offer the same services as the Cal plans with the addition of a two year extended warranty (three years total coverage).

ORDERING OPTIONS