Optical fiber test apparatus with combined light measurement and fault detection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9880069
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15381827

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An optical fiber test apparatus includes an optical power meter operable to detect light at a predetermined wavelength, and a laser source operable to generate a visible laser beam. The optical fiber test apparatus further includes an optical fiber extending between a first end and a second end, and a diplexer which includes a first optical connector and is coupled to the optical power meter, the laser source, and the first end of the optical fiber. The optical fiber test apparatus further includes a second optical connector coupled to the second end of the optical fiber and including a test port. The diplexer is operable to transmit light at the predetermined wavelength from the second optical connector to the optical power meter and transmit the visible laser beam from the laser source to the second optical connector.

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AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC170 RIDGEVIEW CENTER DRIVE DUNCAN SC 29334

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Adam, Sean Patrick Wrentham, US 18 70
Eddy, Dale Channing Gilford, US 3 6
Prescott, Scott Belmont, US 25 97

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