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Integrity Networks, based in Renton, Wash. provides communications services and infrastructure installation for cable and fiber networks nationwide and around the Pacific Rim. Its Anchorage-based Alaska Branch office and technicians were working on a significant job for an energy company that required the company’s techs to test over 1,400 fiber links bi-directionally. The task was further complicated by winter weather, so the temperature and environmental considerations made it challenging and even dangerous to travel between buildings to perform tests at both ends of the fiber.

“When I saw SmartLoop, I thought it would be the perfect answer to our challenge. Once we got it, our team was able to master the OptiFiber Pro operation quickly,“ said Randy Sherman, Alaska Area Manager for Integrity Networks. “And by using SmartLoop, we cut the total costs of testing by more than 30 percent. In fact, the savings on our first job paid for the tester.“

“Experts and standards bodies know that bi-directional averaging is the only accurate way to perform OTDR measurements,” said Jason Wilbur, VP and General Manager of Fluke Networks. “Without it, there is a risk of false failures and wasting time troubleshooting problems that aren’t there. But customers are reluctant to do it because of the time and complexity. The new SmartLoop Technology makes it easy and fast to perform this crucial function. Now customers don’t have to choose between doing it right and doing it fast.”

OptiFiber Pro SmartLoop features Fluke Networks patent-pending algorithms to automatically test two fibers at one time while providing individual pass/fail analysis with bi-directional averaged results, further enhancing the ease and speed of testing, especially useful in environments where the far end is difficult or dangerous to reach.

With SmartLoop bi-directional testing, fiber optic cabling installers and contractors can reduce the time they spend onsite and cut the risk of losing or damaging their test equipment by keeping it out of unsafe environments.

The SmartLoop bi-directional testing feature is shipping on the OptiFiber Pro OTDR. Existing owners can access a free upgrade on the Fluke Networks website.

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“The Fluke Networks DSX-8000 CableAnalyzer has been confirmed by Intertek to meet the ANSI/TIA-1152-A Level 2G requirements for measurement accuracy.” said Antoine Pelletier, Project Engineer – ICT Cabling Products Testing, Intertek.  “The availability of testers that meet this standard is an essential milestone in the evolution of Cat 8 and means customers can ensure their installations are standards compliant.”

With the launch of a field tester, designers and installers now have the tools they need to deploy Cat 8 in support of 25 and 40 gigabit Ethernet networks.  In reaching the milestone of the first Cat 8 field tester, the DSX Series has achieved a number of breakthroughs, including:

The first Permanent Link and Channel adapters with a full 2 GHz range, allowing field certification of TIA Cat 5 through 8 and ISO/IEC Class C through FA and I/II (Class II adapters available Summer 2017)

The fastest test time: eight-second Cat 6A certification

The first tester to be endorsed by manufacturers of Cat 8 solutions.

The only tester able to test screen continuity along the path of the cabling as required for Level 2G testers.

The only tester capable of testing the optional resistance unbalance measurements critical for guaranteeing operation of advanced Power over Ethernet (PoE) systems

“While Versiv owners report a fast payback on their investment, contractors expect their testers to last for years”, said Eric Conley, vice president and general manager of Fluke Networks.  “By purchasing the DSX-8000, they can ensure they will be ready when their customers deploy Cat 8 technology.  The combination of strong ROI and future proofing make this the smart buy.”

Panduit, a leading network solutions provider, has also endorsed the DSX-8000 and verified that it is the only field tester to meet all the Cat 8 requirements.

“Category 8 will offer the promise of smooth migration to higher bandwidths in the data center, with ease of deployment and significant cost saving,” stated Marc Naese, Vice President, Data Center Business Unit, Panduit Corporation.“To realize these benefits, customers will need to ensure their installation meets all Cat 8 specifications.Panduit® Labs have evaluated and endorse the Fluke Networks DSX-8000 for certification of our installations.”

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