Australia: 1300 232 476 New Zealand: 09 927 7140 www.AFLglobal.com Test and Inspection 1 © 2002-2022, AFL, all rights reserved. 0727, Revision 6, 21.06.22 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Reference Grade Test Lead Kits AFL’s Reference Grade Test Lead Kits (TLK) provide an industry leading solution to optical link testing. Complying with Australian and New Zealand standards, AFL test leads and test lead kits have been made to suit the most common fibre optic link configurations for Singlemode and Multi-mode fibre installations. Available in both simplex and duplex, AFL test leads are ready to perform uni or bi-directional testing with any light source, power meter or loss test set, regardless of the instrument’s port configuration. Features • Connector geometry interferometry reports provided for every test lead • Kits to suit one test cord reference method for common connector types and test equipment • Customised test lead kits available upon request • Available in simplex and duplex options • Re-termination of encircled flux reference grade test leads with reference grade connectors by AFL • For MM, EF Modal Controller is not required when using EF compliant AFL test equipment in conjunction with AFL Reference Grade Test Leads. Applications • LS/PM optical link testing • Uni-directional optical link testing • Bi-directional optical link testing Australia: 1300 232 476 New Zealand: 09 927 7140 www.AFLglobal.com Test and Inspection 2 © 2002-2022, AFL, all rights reserved. 0727, Revision 6, 21.06.22 Specifications are subject to change without notice. ISO 11801.1:2019 and AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2017 Simplex Uni-directional Light Source and Power Meter Referencing • Select the one test cord referencing method where available and connect the lead as shown below • For MM, launch lead connector output must be EF compliant • Once the reference is set, DO NOT unplug the source connector • For MM, reference the meter at both 850 nm and 1300 nm • For SM, reference the meter at both 1310 nm and 1550 nm Simplex Uni-directional One Test Cord Referencing Method Light Source Power Meter Launch Cord Launch Cord Output Connector AND Power Meter Interface AND Network Connector MUST MATCH A = Source Connector B A Light Source Power Meter Link Under Test Measured Loss Launch Cord Tail Cord A B A = Source Connector Optical Insertion Loss (Optical Link) Testing • Remove the launch cord from the power meter. Add the tail cord to the power meter and connect to the link under test using the through adapters mounted in the coupler panels. • For MM, conduct the link test at 850 nm and 1300 nm and then perform the testing in the opposite direction • For SM, conduct the link test at 1310 nm and 1550 nm and then perform the testing in the opposite direction Simplex Uni-directional One Test Cord Attenuation Measurement of Installed Link Australia: 1300 232 476 New Zealand: 09 927 7140 www.AFLglobal.com Test and Inspection 3 © 2002-2022, AFL, all rights reserved. 0727, Revision 6, 21.06.22 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Loss Test Set Referencing • Select the one test cord referencing method where available and connect the leads as shown below • For MM, launch Lead connector outputs must be EF compliant • Once the reference is set, DO NOT unplug the source connectors • For MM, reference both testers at both 850 nm and 1300 nm • For SM, reference both testers at both 1310 nm and 1550 nm Duplex Bi-directional One Test Cord Referencing Method Optical Insertion Loss (Optical Link) Testing • Remove the launch cord from the power meter. Add the tail cord to the power meter and connect to the link under test using the through adapters mounted in the coupler panels. • For MM, conduct the link test at 850 nm and 1300 nm and then perform the testing in the opposite direction • For SM, conduct the link test at 1310 nm and 1550 nm and then perform the testing in the opposite direction Duplex Bi-directional One Test Cord Attenuation Measurement of Installed Link Link Under Test Link Under Test Measured Loss Measured Loss Tail Cord Launch Cord Launch Cord Tail Cord Master LS PM Remote PM LS D A C B A,C = Source Connectors Launch Cord Master LS PM Remote PM LS Launch Cord Output Connector AND Power Meter Interface AND Network Connector MUST MATCH Launch Cord Output Connector AND Power Meter Interface AND Network Connector MUST MATCH A B D C Launch Cord A,C = Source Connectors ISO 11801.1:2019 and AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2017 Duplex Bi-directional Australia: 1300 232 476 New Zealand: 09 927 7140 www.AFLglobal.com Test and Inspection 4 © 2002-2022, AFL, all rights reserved. 0727, Revision 6, 21.06.22 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Loss Test Set Referencing • Consult the user manual for this operation • Select the one test cord referencing method where available and connect the leads as shown below • For MM, launch Lead connector outputs must be EF compliant • Once the reference is set, DO NOT unplug the source connectors • For MM, reference both testers at both 850 nm and 1300 nm • For SM, reference both testers at both 1310 nm and 1550 nm Simplex Bi-directional One Test Cord Referencing Method Optical Insertion Loss (Optical Link) Testing Consult the user manual for this operation Remove both launch leads from the power meter ports and connect them to the link under test using the through adapters mounted in the coupler panels For MM, conduct the link test at 850 nm and 1300 nm For SM, conduct the link test at 1310 nm and 1550 nm Simplex Bi-directional One Test Cord Attenuation Measurement of Installed Link Master LS/PM PM Remote PM LS/PM Launch Cord Output Connector AND Power Meter Interface AND Network Connector MUST MATCH Launch Cord Output Connector AND Power Meter Interface AND Network Connector MUST MATCH A B D C A,C = Source Connectors ISO 11801.1:2019 and AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2017 Simplex Bi-directional Link Under Test Measured Loss From C to A Measured Loss From A to C Launch/Tail Cord Launch/Tail Cord Master LS/PM PM Remote PM LS/PM A C A,C = Source Connectors Australia: 1300 232 476 New Zealand: 09 927 7140 www.AFLglobal.com Test and Inspection 5 © 2002-2022, AFL, all rights reserved. 0727, Revision 6, 21.06.22 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Ordering Information PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION TLK-D3-SC Test Lead Kit, Duplex OM3/4 for SC testing 2 x 50 μm OM3/4 Simplex TLL Launch Test Leads 2 x 50 μm OM3/4 Simplex TLT Tail Test Leads Launch 2M SC/SC, Tail 2M SC/SC TLK-D3-LC Test Lead Kit, Duplex OM3/4 for LC testing 2 x 50 μm OM3/4 Simplex TLL Launch Test Leads 2 x 50 μm OM3/4 Simplex TLT Tail Test Leads Launch 2M SC/LC, Tail 2M LC/LC TLK-D1-SC Test Lead Kit, Duplex Singlemode for SC testing 2 x OS1/2 Duplex TLLT Launch/Tail Test Leads Launch 2M SC/SC, Tail 2M SC/SC TLK-D1-LC Test Lead Kit, Duplex Singlemode for LC testing 2 x OS1/2 Duplex TLLT Launch/Tail Test Leads Launch 2M SC/LC, Tail 2M LC/LC TLK-D1-SCA Test Lead Kit, Duplex Singlemode for SCA testing 2 x OS1/2 Duplex TLLT Launch/Tail Test Leads Launch 2M SC/SCA, Tail 2M SCA/SCA TLK-S1-SC Test Lead Kit, Simplex Singlemode for SC testing 1 x OS1/2 Simplex TLL Launch Test Lead 1 x OS1/2 Simplex TLT Tail Test Lead Launch 2M SC/SC, Tail 2M SC/SC TLK-S1-LC Test Lead Kit, Simplex Singlemode for LC testing 1 x OS1/2 Simplex TLL Launch Test Lead 1 x OS1/2 Simplex TLT Tail Test Lead Launch 2M SC/LC Tail 2M LC/LC TLK-S1-SCA Test Lead Kit, Simplex Singlemode for SCA testing 1 x OS1/2 Simplex TLL Launch Test Lead 1 x OS1/2 Simplex TLT Tail Test Lead Launch 2M SC/SCA, Tail 2M SCA/SCA TLK-D6-SC Test Lead Kit, Duplex OM1 for SC Testing 2 x 62.5 μm OM1 Simplex TLL Launch Test Leads 2 x 62.5 μm OM1 Simplex TLT Tail Test Leads Launch 2M SC/SC, Tail 2M SC/SC TLK-D6-LC Test Lead Kit, Duplex OM1 for LC Testing 2 x 62.5 μm OM1 Simplex TLL Launch Test Leads 2 x 62.5 μm OM1 Simplex TLT Tail Test Leads Launch 2M SC/LC Tail 2M LC/LC • TLKs come with application notes and lint free wipes (x 8). • TLL, TLT, TLC and TLLT lengths specified by AFL (recommended). For custom lengths, leads must be between 2 m - 5 m to comply with AZ/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2017. • Check with test equipment manufacturer for any special test cord length requirements. • For custom test leads and replacements, contact your local AFL office for assistance • AFL Single-mode Launch Test Leads do not contain air-coiled turns. They are to be used with Test Instruments provided with air-coiled turns as specified in the ISO/IEC 14763-3:2017 standard. • All AFL Light Sources are built with air-coiled turns as per the standard afore mentioned. Qualifications ISO/IEC 14763.3:2017 ISO 11801.1:2019 Recommended Products • AFL Inspection and Cleaning Products • AFL Test Equipment