JDSU Viavi MAP-200 mORL-A1 1550nm IL ORL Meter Module FC/APC Fiber Tester

JDSU Viavi MAP-200 mORL-A1 1550nm IL ORL Meter Module FC/APC Fiber Tester: Integrated Insertion Loss and Return Loss Measurement at 1550 nm

The JDSU Viavi MAP-200 mORL-A1 1550nm IL ORL Meter Module FC/APC Fiber Tester is a combined insertion loss (IL) and optical return loss (ORL) measurement module built for the Viavi MAP-200 modular platform. It is aimed at optical component manufacturers, connector assembly houses, and engineering labs that need bidirectional loss and reflectance data on single-mode components at 1550 nm in a single automated test.

Key Features and Benefits of the JDSU Viavi MAP-200 mORL-A1 1550nm IL ORL Meter Module FC/APC Fiber Tester

• Simultaneous IL and ORL measurement — Captures both parameters in one connection, eliminating the cable swaps that introduce repeatability errors.
• 1550 nm calibrated source — Targets the most common single-mode test wavelength for telecom passive components and connector qualification.
• High ORL dynamic range — Resolves low-reflectance APC connectors and high-grade isolators without bottoming out the measurement floor.
• FC/APC connector interface — Angled polish minimizes residual reflections at the test port, which is essential for accurate ORL readings.
• MAP-200 modular platform — Slots into the standard 7-slot chassis alongside other Viavi modules to build a complete automated component test station.
• SCPI remote programmability — Drops into existing LabVIEW, Python, and TestStand scripts using standard command syntax.
• Reference/relative measurement mode — Stores a launch reference for fast back-to-back loss readings during high-volume connector or jumper testing.
• Stable internal source — Low-drift output keeps loss readings consistent across long production shifts.

Advanced Capabilities

ORL measurement is the parameter that separates a real component test system from a basic power meter setup. Reflections from connectors, splices, and component facets cause coherent feedback into lasers, degrade BER on coherent systems, and can damage high-power EDFAs. Measuring ORL accurately requires careful separation of forward and reverse light paths, low-reflectance internal optics, and a calibration scheme that accounts for the source's own back-reflection. The mORL-A1 handles all three in a single module, so a technician can verify a connector polish or an isolator's directivity without building a custom optical bench.

The MAP-200 platform multiplies the value. Pairing the mORL-A1 with tunable filters, optical switches, and additional source or detector modules in the same chassis turns it into the loss-and-reflectance arm of an automated multi-port component characterization system. For connector manufacturers running IEC 61300-3-6 compliance tests on hundreds of units per shift, this kind of integration is what makes throughput targets reachable.

Calibration and Quality Assurance

Every JDSU Viavi MAP-200 mORL-A1 is calibrated prior to shipping to OEM specifications. The order includes a Calibration Certificate, Calibration Label, and full Calibration Data. This means the instrument arrives traceable, audit-ready, and ready to use straight out of the box — no need to schedule a calibration cycle before putting it into service.

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