Two models are presented:
• CS260-10 OTDR FTTx PON: An OTDR designed for activation and troubleshooting of FTTx PON networks. It transmits at 1625 nm, has a filtered detector, and can be used on active networks without service interruption, as it does not interfere with 1310, 1490, and 1550 nm signals. Its dynamic range is 35 dB, and the event dead zone and attenuation are 0.8 m and 3.5 m, respectively. It incorporates a power meter that automatically detects and measures downlink wavelengths in PON networks (1490 and 1550 nm) and a visual fault locator (VFL).
• CS260-20 OTDR: An OTDR designed for measuring links and troubleshooting in metropolitan area networks (MANs). It emits at 1310/1550 nm with a dynamic range of 28 dB, and event and attenuation dead zones of 0.8 m and 3.5 m, respectively. It incorporates a visual fault locator (VFL).
The CS260 family is an evolution of AFL's OFL280 and FLX380 FlexTester families, offering the same ease of use, high indoor/outdoor display contrast, and over 12 hours of operation without battery charging. Both models also include an integrated VFL (visible red laser) designed to visually identify the location of macro bends or breaks in splices, access terminals, and cabinets.
