TIA-568.3 & TIA-526

Tier 1: Preferred Test Equipment for simplex & duplex connectors

In one hook-up, these instruments perform length & bi-directional pass/fail loss testing at two wavelengths. So, a fiber tested with these instruments can be used anywhere in a related network. They are also equipped with an optical power meter, VFL, and tone source / detection, so can perform absolute power, polarity & continuity testing.

• KI27424LV-InGaAs 850 / 1300 & 1310 / 1550 nm Two-Way Tester with length & VisiTester
• KI27424LV-InGaAs-APC 850 / 1300 & 1310 / 1550 nm Two-Way Tester with length & VisiTester
• KI27403LV-InGaAs 850 / 1300 nm Two-Way Tester with length & VisiTester
• KI27422LV-InGaAs 1310 / 1550 nm Two-Way Tester with length & VisiTester
• KI27422LV-InGaAs- APC 1310 / 1550 nm Two-Way Tester with length & VisiTester
• KITS™ Reporting Software
  
  

Tier 1: Preferred Test Equipment for MPO connectors

These inexpensive test kits perform single-directional loss testing at two wavelengths. They are equipped with an optical power meter, and tone source / detection, so can also perform absolute power, polarity & continuity testing. These kits also inlcude cleaning and inspection products. Instruments can also be supplied individually. Length may need to be determined by some other method, e.g., by OTDR, cable inspection etc. For many short MPO links, length testing may not be useful / needed.

• KI-TK071A MPO 850 / 1300 & 1310 / 1550 nm test, inspect & clean kit
• KI-TK035 MPO 850 / 1300 & 1310 / 1550 nm test, inspect & clean kit
• KI-TK034 MPO 1310 / 1550 nm test, inspect & clean kit
• KI-TK033 MPO 850 / 1300 nm test, inspect & clean kit

These test kits quickly perform MPO polarity and continuity testing.

• KI-TK812 MPO Verifier kit with colour-pattern source & scope, 12 fiber
• KI-TK824 MPO Verifier kit with colour-pattern source & scope, 12/24 fiber
• KI-TK832 MPO Verifier kit with colour-pattern source & scope, 16/32 fiber
• KI-TK872 MPO Verifier kit with colour-pattern source & scope, 48/72 fiber

Tier 1: Preferred Cleaning/ Inspection Equipment

• AutoGet Wi-Fi automatic fiber inspection scope with pass/fail analysis.
• K-TK1010 inspection scope & cleaning materials kit.
• K-TK1012 MPO inspection scope & cleaning materials kit.
• KI-TK1013 cleaning materials kit.

KITS reporting software is an integrated report building solution that helps you to produce reports based on ANSI / EIA / TIA-568.3-D standard.

Tier 1 Test Lead Verification Procedure

Simplex / duplex connectors Test Lead Verification

MPO connectors Test Lead Verification

Tier 1: Simplex and duplex connector Test Procedures

Multimode, two-way tester: TIA568.3-D / TIA526-14-C / TIA 568-C-0 & 526-14-A 

Single mode, two-way tester: TIA568.3-D / TIA526-7-A

Multimode, light source & power meter or loss test set (requires length to be measured elsewhere): TIA568.3-D / TIA526-14-C / TIA568-C-0 & 526-14-A

Single mode, light source & power meter or loss test set (requires length to be measured elsewhere): TIA568.3-D / TIA526-7-A

Tier 1 MPO Loss Test Procedures

Multimode, light source & power meter or loss test set (requires length to be measured elsewhere): TIA 568-C.0

(Tier 1) Polarity / Continuity Test Procedures

These craft procedures are specific to equipment and situations, and detailed procedures are not covered by these standards.

Procedures for eye safety are the responsibility of the organization performing relevant work, and will need to conform to current laser safety standards, particularly for visible laser fault finders.

(Tier 1) Connector Inspection Procedures

Although not formally related to this standard, the IEC/ EN 61300-3-35 standard is commonly used as a reference for this activity
Procedures for eye safety are the responsibility of the organization performing relevant work, and will need to conform to current laser safety standards, particularly for microscopes.

TIA-568.3 and TIA-526 are both USA standards related to fiber optic cabling, but they focus on different aspects:

• TIA-568.3 (also known as ANSI/TIA-568.3) is a standard that specifies performance, transmission, and test requirements for premises optical fiber cabling, connectors, connecting hardware, and patch cords. It covers aspects such as maintaining optical fiber polarity and ensuring connectivity between transmitters and receivers using simplex, duplex, and array connectivity.

• TIA-526-7 (multimode) & TIA-526-14 (single mode) are broader standards that provides uniform test procedures for testing all or part of fiber optic systems or subsystems intended for optical communications and data transmission. It includes various addenda that cover specific test procedures for different components and environments.

In essence, while TIA-568.3 focuses on the performance and requirements of optical fiber cabling and components within premises, TIA-526 provides the test procedures for evaluating the performance of installed fiber optic systems and subsystems.

In summary, both TIA-568.3 and TIA-526 provide similar loss test procedures, with TIA-526 adapting the IEC standards to align with TIA requirements. This ensures consistent testing methods across different regions.