1050S Subunit Aligner

The ability to align and couple loose tube or ribbon fibers to a test instrument pigtail is a fundamental requirement for optical fiber cable testing. This is not only true when testing finished cables having multiple tubes or ribbons prior to shipment, but it is also true when performing in-process OTDR testing of individual tubes or ribbons before they are incorporated into the cable. The 1050S Subunit Aligner is designed specifically for the in-process test application. It facilitates automated, low-loss coupling of the OTDR pigtail to up to 16 loose tube or ribbon fibers. Mass fiber preparation tools plus a compact, ergonomic package make the 1050S ideal for testing on the production floor, where immediate process feedback is essential. Like the other 1050 Series Fiber Aligners, the 1050S Subunit Aligner utilizes video profile alignment, the same reliable, fiber alignment technique employed by fusion splicers. Under the control of either the OASYS.net OTDR Automation Software, the 1050S is able to couple to and test fibers in less than 30 seconds.