Essential tool for Data Center Maintenance - Quickly verify MPO / MTP® fiber cable type (A, B, C), continuity and end-to-end polarity.
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1 Test & Inspection AFLglobal.com | 800.235.3423 Visual Fault Identifiers MT Tracer 12-Fiber Visible Laser Source and Display ©2020, AFL, all rights reserved. TRCR-00-2000 Revision ED 2020-11-03 Specifications are subject to change without notice . Features • Viewing safe for eyes • CW or 2Hz (2 cycles per second) output • Direct connect - No fan-outs necessary Applications • Data Center - MPO Cable Verification • Test polarity, continuity, and fiber mismatch • Locate ends of unmarked cables in data centers The MT Tracer is a compact multi-fiber visual fault locator (VFL) red laser source supporting 8- or 12-fiber MTP ® /MPO connections. The user simply connects the 12-fiber cable directly to the unit and views the results. Fibers can be tested individually or all at once. By progressing sequentially through the fibers, cables can be quickly checked for polarity by verifying the proper order at the output. Additionally, damaged fiber(s) are quickly identified with the MT Tracer saving trouble-shooting time when cables are put into service. The MT Tracer source can be used to quickly trace cables in messy or un-documented setups. It provides a foolproof way of finding the “other end” amongst cluttered or unlabeled cables. Simply connect the MT Tracer Source to one end and look for the visual red light transmitted out the opposite connector. The MT Tracer kit from AFL is a complete MTP/MPO cable polarity and continuity test solution and a must-have for technicians working with high-density fibers.
2 Test & Inspection AFLglobal.com | 800.235.3423 Visual Fault Identifiers MT Tracer 12-Fiber Visible Laser Source and Display ©2020, AFL, all rights reserved. TRCR-00-2000 Revision ED 2020-11-03 Specifications are subject to change without notice . Ordering Information DESCRIPTION AFL NO. MT Tracer Kit: Includes MT Tracer Source, MT Tracer Display, and carry case TRCR-90-0900 MT Tracer Source TRCR-20-0900 MT Tracer Display TRCR-10-0900 Specifications MT TRACER SOURCE Optical Wavelength 650 ±40 nm Output Power Level Minimum 0.5 mW, typical 1.0 mW (at each SM 9/125 fiber at the end of MTP cord) Optical Connector MTP ® male SM, angled Number of Output Fibers 12 Power 2 x AA alkaline batteries Battery Life (alkaline) 40 hours Low Battery Indicated by 2 Hz LED blinking Weight 0.29 kg (0.63 lb) MT TRACER DISPLAY Input Connector MTP ® angled male 62.5 μ fiber No. of input Connectors 1 (12-fiber MTP) GENERAL Weight Source: 0.29 kg (0.63 lb); Display 0.18 kg (0.4 lb) Dimensions 9.9 x 3.8 x 14.3 cm (3.9 x 1.5 x 5.6 in) Operation Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C, RH 85 % non-condensing Storage Temperature -30 °C to 50 °C, RH 95 % non-condensing Qualificati ons CATEGORY REGULATION/STANDARD QUALIFICATION CE Marking EU Compliant to relevant EU Directives on health, safety, and environmental protection, and certified with CE marking Safety EN Compliant to EN 61010-1 for safety requirements for electrical equipment EN Compliant to EN 61326-1 for EMC requirements for electrical equipment RoHS EU Compliant to EU regulations Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) and Directive 2015/863 (RoHS 3) Contact Sales@AFLglobal.com to schedule a demonstration or learn how to buy. Visit www.AFLglobal.com/Test to learn more about MT Tracer International Sales and Service Contact Information available at www.AFLglobal.com/Test/Contacts
Features:
- Viewing safe for eyes
- CW or 2Hz (2 cycles per second) output
- Direct connect - No fan-outs necessary
Applications:
- Data Center - MPO Cable Verification
- Test polarity, continuity, and fiber mismatch
- Locate ends of unmarked cables in data centers
MT Tracer – Essential tool for Data Center Maintenance
What type of MPO cables are in your data center?
Industry standards such as EIA/TIA 568C support three configurations for MTP® / MPO cables.
- Type A: One-to-one fiber wiring between connectors
- Type B: One-to-one fiber wiring between connectors with one connector flipped such that fibers are wired {1 to 12, 2 to 11, 3 to 10, etc.}
- Type C: Fibers flipped in pairs such that fibers are wired {(1 to 2, 2 to 1), (3 to 4, 4 to 3), etc.}
Data Centers evolve over time as upgrades to hardware bring in new equipment potentially wired to support one or more of the MPO cable standards listed above. The challenge for technicians is matching up the correct cable type with the appropriate equipment to keep systems operating.
- MPO cables may (or may not) be labeled…
- Labels may (or may not) be correct…
- How can a technician quickly verify MPO cable type prior to installation?
MT Tracer provides quick MPO cable verification.
The MT Tracer is a compact multi-fiber visual fault locator (VFL) (red laser source) supporting 8 or 12 fiber MTP® / MPO connections. The user simply connects the 12-fiber cable directly to the unit and views the results.
Fibers can be tested individually or all at once. By progressing sequentially through the fibers, cables can be quickly checked for polarity by verifying the proper order at the output. Additionally, damaged fiber(s) are quickly identified with the MT Tracer saving trouble-shooting time when cables are put into service.
Use the MT Tracer source to trace cables in messy or un-documented setups. This provides a quick means of finding the “other end” from amongst cluttered cables. Simply connect the MT Tracer Source to one end and look for the visual red light transmitted out the opposite connector.
MT Tracer kit from AFL is a complete MTP / MPO cable polarity and continuity test solution.
Key Specifications
- Wavelength: 650 nm +/-20 nm
- Output Power: 1.0 mW (into each 9/125 fiber in MPO/MTP® patchcord)
- Output Connector: MPO / MTP®
- Safety: Class II Laser Product
Ordering Information
The MT Tracer kit includes an MT Tracer Source, MT Tracer Display, and carry case.
- MT Tracer Source, which may be used as a multifiber VFL, provides 12 separately controlled visible lasers. The MT Tracer can illuminate a selected fiber or automatically sequence through all 12 fibers.
- MT Tracer display uses passive optics to show the light received on each fiber being traced. When used together, the MT Tracer Source and Display provide a fast way to trace (verify connectivity) a 12-fiber link.
- Source and Display units are equipped with male (pinned) 12-fiber MTP® connectors.
MT Tracer
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Description
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MT Tracer Kit
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MT Tracer Source, MT Tracer Display and carry case
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MT Tracer Source
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A multifiber VFL
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MT Tracer Display
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Provides eye-safe viewing of visible light
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Visible Red Laser troubleshooting tools are commonly referred to as VFL or VFI where:
- VFL = Visual Fault Locator
- VFI = Visual Fault Identifier
MTP is a registered trademark of US Conec, LTD.
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