OTDR: Launch Cable; Receive Cable

Apr 10, 2008 2 Replies

I'm familiar with the use of a launch cable with an OTDR, but, in reviewing the JDSU Fiber Test Reference Guide,

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the use of a receive cable as well.



How important is a receive cable?


Almost as important in order to see the last connector

Guide,

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> discusses the use of a receive cable as well.

Thanks. I'm putting it in the scope of work along with the length (1km minimum)

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