With fiberview eks Engel presents a new monitoring system for converters of the d-light series
Monitoring specified system budgets of fiber links is still a poor relation within fiber optic networks. A certain link attenuation, however, is normal and the result of the fibers’ characteristics, the number of splices and the connectors used. Also environmental influences such as temperature range and the cable laying play an important role. If a predefined limit is gone below, this is a sign of an increased attenuation and can have various reasons.
If a recommended bending radius is not kept to, this may lead to link attenuation and losses. Others reasons could be fiber breaks, incorrect installation and dirty or damaged connectors.
Better planning
Monitoring system budgets does not only minimize the risk of incorrect installation, but it also guarantees the proper operation of networks through an effective organization of service.
fiberview works similarly to a traffic light. LEDs show whether the budget for the fiber link is perfect, still tole-rable or insufficient. Without any room for interpretation, the optical signals “red”, “yellow” and “green” display the status of every optical channel. If the “traffic light” is green, everything is fine. If the yellow light is flashing, the budget is still tolerable, but already below a certain system reserve. Additionally to the LED, this pre-warning level is also signaled by a potential-free contact. If the “traffic light” turns red, however, there is a serious error such as a fiber break or the like.
Status at first sight
Thus fiberview ensures the proper installation of fiber optic networks since the LEDs directly show if the as-signed bandwidth is reached. This is also a great benefit during service, because the current status of the prede-fined system budgets is visible at first sight. The single signals green, yellow and red relate to clear statements. Room for interpretation has been avoided on purpose.
Time and cost savings through pre-warning level
A major advantage of the monitoring technology fiber-view is the pre-warning level which is signaled by the yellow LED. Thus, on-site service can be planned and carried out more efficiently before any errors occur. This results in considerable cost-savings, because the yellow signal does not have to entail a direct reaction, as it has to in case of the red one.