Exfo TG-300B Live Fiber Identifier/Tone Generator- FiberFinder – LFD-300B
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Description
The Exfo TG-300B Live Fiber Identifier and Tone Generator, also known as the FiberFinder LFD-300B, is a versatile tool designed to streamline fiber optic testing in outside plant and enterprise environments. This two-part system tackles the challenge of identifying specific live fibers within a bundle without disconnecting them. The TG-300B transmitter unit clips onto the fiber at one end, introducing a low-frequency modulation, essentially a signature, onto the live signal. On the other end, the LFD-300B detector unit identifies this unique signature using its non-intrusive bend sensor technology. This eliminates the need for potentially disruptive fiber disconnections or trial-and-error identification methods. Furthermore, the LFD-300B can detect and differentiate between live and dark fibers, offering additional clarity during testing procedures. With its ease of use and minimal signal loss, the Exfo TG-300B/LFD-300B system helps ensure efficient and accurate fiber identification, minimizing network downtime and potential errors.
Specifications
- System Name: EXFO TG-300B Live Fiber Identifier/Tone Generator & LFD-300B FiberFinder (combined system)
- Function: Identify specific live fibers within a bundle without disconnecting them
- Components:
- TG-300B Transmitter Unit:
- Attaches to fiber (clip-on design)
- Introduces low-frequency modulation (signature) onto the live signal
- LFD-300B Detector Unit:
- Identifies unique signature using bend sensor technology
- Detects and differentiates between live and dark fibers
- TG-300B Transmitter Unit:
- Operating Modes:
- Live fiber identification
- Dark fiber detection
- Benefits:
- Eliminates need for disconnecting fibers
- Minimizes network downtime and errors
- Non-intrusive operation (minimal signal loss)
- Additional Specifications: (individual specifications not always available separately)
- Wavelength Compatibility: Likely compatible with common single-mode fiber wavelengths (e.g., 1310nm, 1550nm)
- Tone Frequency: Not explicitly stated (possibly offers multiple options for differentiation)
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Our Capabilities
Micro Precision can perform instrument calibration services on equipment from variety of applications for specific industries and lines of business. If you have a calibration need that is not listed in this area, please contact us.
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Micro Precision accredited mechanical and dimensional calibration lab services with pressure, torque, force, flow, velocity, and aircraft jack load capabilities.
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Micro Precision utilizes state-of-the-art technology to analyze semiconductor wafer thickness and step height.


