Fiber optic network bids and Requests For Quote (RFQ) often have specified cabling standards (such as fiber length) that the network installer must follow during the installation, since adherence to these standards ensures the quality of the installation and guarantees that the network will perform as it was designed. The certification of a network installation often requires hard-copy documentation as proof of adherence to standards.

The Fiber OWL 4 FTTH Test Kit contains the tools necessary for measuring optical loss in fiber optic networks using the ITU G.983.3, the standard used for Fiber To The Home (FTTH) networks.The Fiber OWL 4 optical power meter is both multimode and singlemode ready.The values of up to 1000 fiber runs can be stored in order to measure optical loss.These measurements can be downloaded onto a computer via a serial port,and reports can be generated using the OWL Reporter software (included).

The WaveSource FTTH fiber optic light source contains the three wavelengths (1310, 1490, and 1550 nm) required by the ITU G.983.3 FTTH standard in a single unit, designed for accurate testing and certification of FTTH networks.The WaveSource FTTH has a built-in auto-wavelength switching protocol designed to synchronize the wavelength of the Fiber OWL 4 with the current output wavelength. Its outputs are temperature-stabilized for accurate measurements.

Both of these units fit into the sturdy carrying case (included), and each unit comes with a rubber boot to further protect it from everyday use and abuse.