How to use the optical cable reel testing tool

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Spool (Reel) Testing

Pre installation testing is usually done on fiber cable installations, sometimes it is required by the customer in the contract language. You may hear it called “spool” or “reel” testing.

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On the Reel

You can use a cutback test, a variation of the terminated cable insertion loss test or an optical time--domain reflectometer (OTDR) test. A cutback test is the most accurate.

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