The 4Fibers OTDR Launch Cable is a professional test cable designed for use with OTDR reflectometers. It has been developed by specialists in fiber-optic measurements to meet the requirements of telecommunications network installers and service technicians. The product enables accurate testing of fiber-optic links and proper measurement of the first and last connectors in the measurement line.
Its robust, reinforced construction ensures high durability and reliability, even during intensive fieldwork. The housing is made of high-density foam, which effectively protects the fiber and provides flexibility for the entire assembly. Thanks to its compact dimensions and low weight, the launch cable is convenient to transport and use.
Connector parameters in test cables are crucial for the accuracy of OTDR measurements. 4Fibers launch cables provide very low insertion loss and high connector reflectance performance, resulting in reliable and repeatable measurement results.
The product is available in various lengths and connector configurations. The standard version features SC–SC connectors, with a choice of UPC or APC polishing. Custom cables of any length and with other connector types (SC, LC, FC, ST) can also be manufactured to order. Launch cables are manufactured entirely within the European Union, in Poland, in accordance with the highest quality standards.
Features and Benefits:
robust, reinforced construction for fieldwork
high-density foam housing – lightweight and flexible
carabiner for convenient hanging
magnetic surface for attachment to metal components
dust caps protecting the connectors
reinforced cable exits with steel tape
additional LSOH protective layer – high flexibility and safety
connectors protected with heat-shrink tubing
manufactured entirely in the EU (Poland)
Configuration Options
The OTDR Launch Cable can be customized to meet individual user requirements. Various configuration options are available:
Fiber length: 150 m, 200 m, 300 m, 500 m, 1000 m or any custom length on request
Connector type: SC, LC, FC, ST (depending on requirements and the OTDR reflectometer used)
Connector polishing type: UPC–UPC, APC–APC, APC–UPC
Fiber type: G.652.D, G.657A1 and other types available on request
Connector configuration at cable ends: different connector types can be selected for each end
Thanks to its wide range of configuration options, the launch cable can be precisely adapted to a specific application and measurement requirements in fiber-optic networks.
Technical Specifications:
Manufacturer / brand: 4Fibers
Product type: OTDR launch cable
Fiber type: Corning SM 9/125 µm
Fiber standard: G.652.D (other types, e.g. G.657A1, also available on request)
Connector insertion loss: typical < 0.15 dB / max. 0.2 dB
Connector reflectance:
UPC: < -50 dB
APC: < -62 dB
Available lengths: 150 m, 200 m, 300 m, 500 m, 1000 m (other lengths on request)
Connector type: SC–SC
Polishing type: APC–APC, APC–UPC, UPC–UPC
Housing dimensions: 130 × 140 mm
Thickness:
24 mm (up to 500 m)
30 mm (1 km)
Weight: < 150 g (for lengths up to 500 m)
Housing material: high-density foam
Cable jacket: LSOH
The 4Fibers OTDR Launch Cable is a reliable tool for fiber-optic network installers and service technicians, ensuring precise measurements and high durability during everyday work.
We have made every effort to ensure that the above data is correct, but we do not guarantee that the published information does not contain errors, which, however, cannot constitute the basis for any claims.