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Positive event – EXFO FastReporter Data Post-Processing Software User Manual

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Description of OTDR Event Types

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Positive Event

Positive Event

This event indicates a splice with an apparent gain, due to the junction of
two fiber sections having different fiber backscatter characteristics
(backscatter and backscatter capture coefficients).

³

A loss value is specified for positive events. The loss specified does not
indicate the true loss of the event.

³

The true loss has to be measured by performing bidirectional fiber
measurements and bidirectional analysis.

Reflected power
(dB)

Distance
(km)

Positive event