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Fiber section – EXFO AXS-100 Series OTDR User Manual

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Description of Event Types

OTDR

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Fiber Section

Fiber Section

This symbol denotes a fiber section with no event.

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The sum of all fiber sections contained in an entire fiber trace equals
the total fiber length. Detected events are distinct—even if they cover
more than one point on the trace.

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A loss value is specified for fiber section events. No reflectance is
specified for this type of event.

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Each fiber section has its own length, attenuation and loss value.

Reflected power
(dB)

Distance
(km)

Fiber

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Fiber

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