I really like mine:
https://www.techtoolsupply.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=INNO-MINI2&source=googleps&gdffi=a2fd11e1880844dfbe0b89871fd6ef5c&gdfms=3827B7DC69EA4FE793788CCA9872E170&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0NuRp4-P4wIVkLfsCh3EsgrDEAQYAiABEgLLufD_BwE
I got it for much less than that from a local rep.
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From: Paul McCall
Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2019 10:28 AM
To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] ODTR
Yeah, I was looking at the Chinese ones for $ 1K or so. But, we will need
to purchase one at some point as we are lighting some 40mile to 70mile dark
fiber leases in a few months so makes sense to spend a little more and get
something better
In our NOC, we are terminating 110+ fibers (1:1) to LC Corning cassettes.
Was looking at the INNO models here. Like the price on the Mini, but want
to make sure I can test LC connections properly using an adapter. The spec
on the Mini only shows "Compatible connector: FC, SC (APC or UPC)". Whereas
the 500 shows Compatible Connector: APC(FC, SC, LC), UPC(FC, SC, LC, ST).
Probably a dumb question, but I need to ask.
https://www.balticnetworks.com/inno-instrument-view-mini-2-otdr-kit.html
https://www.balticnetworks.com/inno-instrument-view500-otdr-kit.html
Are there other factors I should be thinking of or a better brand / model
near the same price?
Paul
-----Original Message-----
From: AF <af-boun...@af.afmug.com> On Behalf Of fiber...@mail.com
Sent: Friday, June 28, 2019 2:49 AM
To: af@af.afmug.com
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] ODTR
FYI, the weekly rentals are just about what you'd pay for an el cheapo
Chinese OTDR. Mine works fine for short distances (< ~10 miles). On longer
spans the sensitivity/noise/dead zones are suboptimal, but it still works.
FS has some, but haven't tried their models.
In other words, it all depends on what your requirements are. If you are
just testing short spans, know what you are doing and can live with the
limitations, go Chinese. If you need to characterize, certify or need
something like iOLM and/or need it only intermittently, rent.
Jared
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2019
From: "Tim Withrow via AF" <af@af.afmug.com>
To: af@af.afmug.com
Cc: "Tim Withrow" <timwith...@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] ODTR
rental is best I would think if you're not going to put it the full use.
Here's a couple links that can help you out.
https://www.fiberinstrumentsales.com/otdr-rentals
I would say go with the best to rent.
https://www.flukenetworks.com/content/authorized-rental-partners[https://www.flukenetworks.com/content/authorized-rental-partners]
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On Thursday, June 27, 2019 Paul McCall <af@af.afmug.com> wrote:
We are looking for a cost-effective (cheap) ODTR to test fiber we are
putting in a business park. Not looking to have much otherwise.
Any budget friendly gear that works well? Or maybe rent /borrow one for a
week?
Paul McCall, President
Florida Broadband / PDMNet
658 Old Dixie Highway
Vero Beach, FL 32962
772-564-6800
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