WATCH VIDEO: How to Conduct Return and Insertion Loss Tests on Fiber Optic Cable

November 15th, 2013

In this video, We show how to conduct a continuity test on fiber optic cable. A continuity test is recommended to ensure that the fiber end to fiber end continuity exists (i.e. that there are no breaks in the fiber) and to and make sure port connections and the fiber mapping is correct.

At Alliance, a manufacturer of fiber optic cable for the wireless telecommunications industry, we recommend that any telecommunications contractor installing fiber optic cable at a wireless site conduct a continuity test on the fiber optic cable before installing it.