Frequently Asked Questions

The ALS handheld optical fiber source is used with an Optical Power Meter to measure the loss of multimode optical fiber systems, in applications which require 85/85% Limited Phase Space modal launch conditions.

The 85/85% modal launch condition is used specifically in the aerospace industry, and it’s widely used by Airbus for certification of its optical fiber harnesses.

The ALS LED Light Source works with 62.5/125 μm or 50/125 μm fiber.

The ALS LED Light Source has a rechargeable Li-Ion battery with a 48-hour life.

The full insertion loss test kit comes with an ALS - LED light source; a battery charger; a power meter and all the power meter leads/patchcords/ couplers required.

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