Tektronix Tek Ranger TFS3031 Mini OTDR

Used, Tektronix Tek Ranger Model TFS3031 Mini OTDR.

OTDR powered on, tested SM fiber using 1310 and 1550nm settings. Distance measured on spool was consistent with previous distance measured with other OTDR units on hand. The battery is installed in the unit but it does not hold a charge. FC Optical output connector. No case, power supply, or documentation comes with the unit.

Tek Ranger TFS3031 mini OTDR. The product features IntelliTrace, a new patented technology for unprecedented accurate and easy of use in testing fiber optic networks. Tek Ranger, which replaces the popular FiberMini, adds an optional disk drive and is the first mini OTDR with both singlemode test capability in one instrument.

The accelerating deployment of broadband networks is driving a need for rugged test tools that are smaller, faster, and more intelligent.

IntelliTrace provides complete and accurate results by adjusting acquisition parameters, such as pulse width and number of averages, as it automatically analyzes a fiber link. As a result, it more accurately measures small and closely spaced events, even over long distances. Near-in events are also captured because of TekRanger's superior dead zone performance, allowing one-button testing from five meters to more then 100 km.

IntelliTrace features enhanced display of acquired data, with events such as splices and excessive bends in the cable automatically marked and viewable in table format simultaneously with the waveform. Operators can customize the event table, add comments, and eliminate or add events.

TekRanger also features a range of user language options, including English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Portuguese, Spanish and German.

Dual Wavelength Singlemode and multimode options

TekRanger is the fist mini OTDR to offer the capability to test both singlemode and multimode fibers with the same instrument. The unique two port design, which allows users to test multimode and singlemode fiber without having to change modules, makes the TekRanger very durable. TekRanger has up to four test wavelengths in one instrument: 1310 and 1550 nm for singlemode fiber, and 850 and 1300 nm for multimode fiber.