FMS2 Mini Singlemode OTDR – 1310/1550nm – Dynamic Range 24/22dB

SKU: FMS2

$899.00

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999 in stock

The fibreSales FMS2 Multi-Function Smart OTDR combines several essential fibre and network testing functions within one compact handheld instrument.

Designed for FTTH, FTTB, FTTX, telecommunications and general fibre network testing, the FMS2 combines OTDR analysis with an Optical Power Meter, Visual Fault Locator, Optical Laser Source and RJ45 cable testing capability.

The OTDR operates at 1310 nm and 1550 nm with a dynamic range of 24 dB / 22 dB, providing technicians with a portable solution for locating fibre events, identifying faults and analysing installed optical links.

A 3.5-inch colour touch screen, USB Type-C connectivity, rechargeable 4000 mAh lithium battery and compact 0.34 kg design make the FMS2 particularly suited to field technicians who need multiple testing functions without carrying several separate instruments.

FMS2 Smart OTDR at a Glance

  • Dual-wavelength OTDR
  • 1310 nm and 1550 nm
  • 24 dB / 22 dB dynamic range
  • Up to 80 km measuring range
  • Event dead zone below 2.5 m
  • Attenuation dead zone below 8 m
  • 3.5-inch colour touch screen
  • 800 × 480 display resolution
  • Built-in Optical Power Meter
  • Built-in Visual Fault Locator
  • Built-in Optical Laser Source
  • Built-in RJ45 cable tester
  • G.652 and G.657 fibre support
  • Up to 64,000 sampling points
  • SOR file format
  • Stores more than 1,000 test files
  • External SD storage support
  • USB Type-C interface
  • Rechargeable 4000 mAh lithium battery
  • Compact handheld construction

One Tester for Multiple Fibre Testing Tasks

Instead of carrying separate instruments for every stage of fibre troubleshooting, the FMS2 combines several frequently used test functions.

The instrument provides:

  • OTDR
  • Optical Power Meter
  • Visual Fault Locator
  • Optical Laser Source
  • RJ45 cable testing

This makes the FMS2 particularly useful for technicians who regularly move between fibre installation, fault finding, commissioning and network maintenance tasks.

Engineering Decision

Choose the FMS2 when you need a compact OTDR together with everyday fibre troubleshooting functions in one portable instrument.

For advanced certification, very long-haul links or specialised high-dynamic-range testing, select test equipment according to the full project requirements.

1310 nm and 1550 nm OTDR Testing

The FMS2 provides OTDR testing at the two key Singlemode wavelengths:

  • 1310 nm
  • 1550 nm

Using both wavelengths gives technicians greater flexibility when analysing installed fibre links.

The specified dynamic range is:

WavelengthDynamic Range
1310 nm24 dB
1550 nm22 dB

This combination suits common access, building, campus and telecommunications fibre testing applications.

Up to 80 km Measuring Range

The FMS2 provides selectable measurement ranges from short local links through to longer fibre routes.

Available ranges include:

  • 100 m
  • 500 m
  • 1 km
  • 2 km
  • 5 km
  • 10 km
  • 20 km
  • 40 km
  • 60 km
  • 80 km

This gives technicians flexibility when testing anything from short FTTH links through to longer optical fibre routes.

Short Event Dead Zone

The FMS2 provides an event dead zone of less than 2.5 metres.

A shorter event dead zone can help technicians distinguish optical events that occur relatively close together.

This can prove particularly useful when analysing shorter access networks, building fibre and links containing closely spaced connectors or splices.

Attenuation Dead Zone

The specified attenuation dead zone is less than 8 metres.

This figure describes the minimum distance after a reflective event before the OTDR can reliably resume attenuation analysis under the specified test conditions.

Together, the short event and attenuation dead zones make the FMS2 well suited to access and short-to-medium-distance fibre networks.

3.5-Inch Colour Touch Screen

The FMS2 features a 3.5-inch TFT colour touch screen with an 800 × 480 resolution.

The touchscreen interface allows technicians to navigate the tester and review OTDR traces directly from the handheld instrument.

The compact screen helps keep the tester small and portable while still providing a clear interface for field work.

Pulse Width Selection

Different fibre lengths and testing conditions require different OTDR pulse widths.

The FMS2 provides:

  • 5 ns
  • 10 ns
  • 20 ns
  • 50 ns
  • 100 ns
  • 200 ns
  • 500 ns
  • 1 μs
  • 2 μs
  • 5 μs
  • 10 μs
  • 20 μs

Shorter pulses can improve event resolution on short links, while longer pulses can provide additional reach for longer fibre routes.

Therefore, technicians can adjust the pulse width according to the network under test.

High-Resolution Fibre Analysis

The FMS2 provides up to 64,000 sampling points.

Additional measurement specifications include:

MeasurementSpecification
Sampling Resolution25 cm to 8 m
Loss Resolution0.001 dB
Range Resolution0.001 m
Linearity0.2 dB/dB
Reflection Accuracy±3 dB
Refractive Index1.0000–2.0000

These settings allow technicians to configure the OTDR according to the characteristics of the fibre link being tested.

Supports G.652 and G.657 Singlemode Fibre

The FMS2 supports testing of:

  • G.652 Singlemode fibre
  • G.657 bend-insensitive Singlemode fibre

This makes the tester suitable for many modern telecommunications, FTTH and building fibre installations.

G.657 fibre has become particularly common in access and building environments where tighter bend performance provides installation advantages.

Built-In Optical Power Meter

The FMS2 includes an integrated Optical Power Meter (OPM).

Available power measurement ranges include:

  • Type A: -70 dBm to +10 dBm
  • Type B: -50 dBm to +26 dBm

This gives technicians the ability to perform optical power checks without carrying a separate handheld power meter.

The appropriate measurement range should match the optical power expected from the system under test.

Built-In 10 mW Visual Fault Locator

The FMS2 includes a 10 mW Visual Fault Locator.

The VFL supports:

  • Continuous-wave output
  • 2 Hz flashing mode

A Visual Fault Locator sends visible red light into the fibre and can assist technicians with:

  • Fibre continuity checks
  • Fibre identification
  • Locating visible breaks
  • Finding severe bends
  • Identifying damaged fibre
  • Basic troubleshooting

A VFL does not replace OTDR or optical loss testing. Instead, it provides a quick visual troubleshooting method for suitable links.

Built-In Optical Laser Source

The FMS2 also incorporates an optical laser source.

The source provides:

  • 1310 nm
  • 1550 nm
  • -5 dBm output power

When used with a compatible optical power meter and the appropriate testing procedure, a laser source can support fibre loss measurement and network testing.

Built-In RJ45 Cable Tester

The FMS2 extends beyond fibre testing with an integrated RJ45 cable testing function.

The tester supports:

  • Network cable wire sequence testing
  • Wire alignment checking

This can make the FMS2 particularly useful for technicians who work across both fibre optic and copper Ethernet infrastructure.

Instead of carrying a basic separate RJ45 wire-map tester for initial checks, technicians can perform suitable copper cable tests directly from the multifunction unit.

For more comprehensive copper testing, explore the fibreSales range of Cable Testers.

SOR File Storage

The FMS2 saves OTDR results using the industry-standard .SOR file format.

This allows technicians to retain OTDR trace information for:

  • Project records
  • Commissioning documentation
  • Fault analysis
  • Future comparison
  • Network maintenance records

The tester can store more than 1,000 test files and supports external SD storage.

USB Type-C Connectivity

A USB Type-C interface provides modern data connectivity for the handheld tester.

This supports convenient transfer and management of stored test results.

For technicians who produce project documentation, retaining OTDR traces provides an important performance record of the fibre network at installation or commissioning.

Rechargeable 4000 mAh Battery

The FMS2 uses a 3.7 V / 4000 mAh lithium battery.

The portable battery-powered design allows technicians to perform testing away from mains power.

This makes the tester practical for:

  • Telecommunications pits
  • Outdoor cabinets
  • FTTH installations
  • Building risers
  • Equipment rooms
  • Data centres
  • Field troubleshooting
  • Remote fibre installations

Compact Field Tester

The FMS2 measures approximately:

170 × 120 × 30 mm

and weighs approximately:

0.34 kg including the battery

Its compact size makes it easy to carry with other fibre installation and testing equipment.

For technicians moving between multiple test locations throughout the day, a multifunction instrument can also reduce the amount of separate equipment required in the field kit.

FMS2 Technical Specifications

SpecificationFMS2
Product CodeFMS2
OTDR Wavelengths1310 / 1550 nm
Dynamic Range24 / 22 dB
Supported FibreG.652 / G.657
Event Dead Zone<2.5 m
Attenuation Dead Zone<8 m
Maximum Measuring Range80 km
Selectable Ranges100 m / 500 m / 1 / 2 / 5 / 10 / 20 / 40 / 60 / 80 km
Pulse Widths5 ns to 20 μs
Accuracy±(1 m + sampling interval + 0.005 × measuring range)
Linearity0.2 dB/dB
Maximum Sampling Points64,000
Sampling Resolution25 cm–8 m
Loss Resolution0.001 dB
Range Resolution0.001 m
Refractive Index1.0000–2.0000
Reflection Accuracy±3 dB
Laser Safety LevelClass IIIB
File Format.SOR
Internal Storage>1,000 files
External StorageSD support
Data InterfaceUSB Type-C
Optical Connector SupportSC / FC / ST
Display3.5-inch TFT LCD touchscreen
Display Resolution800 × 480
Battery3.7 V / 4000 mAh lithium
Operating Temperature-10°C to +50°C
Storage Temperature-40°C to +70°C
Humidity≤90%, non-condensing
DimensionsApprox. 170 × 120 × 30 mm
WeightApprox. 0.34 kg including battery
Optical Power Meter-70 to +10 dBm / -50 to +26 dBm option
Visual Fault Locator10 mW, CW / 2 Hz
Optical Laser Source1310 / 1550 nm, -5 dBm
RJ45 TestWire sequence and alignment testing

Typical Applications

The FMS2 suits technicians working across:

  • FTTH networks
  • FTTB networks
  • FTTX infrastructure
  • Telecommunications networks
  • Fibre installation
  • Fibre maintenance
  • Fibre fault location
  • Building fibre networks
  • Campus fibre infrastructure
  • Data centres
  • Access networks
  • Network commissioning
  • RJ45 cable checking

FMS2 for FTTH Testing

FTTH networks often contain shorter fibre runs, splitters, connectors and multiple termination points.

A compact tester with short dead zones can provide a practical troubleshooting tool for these environments.

The FMS2 gives technicians access to OTDR analysis, VFL functionality, optical power measurement and a laser source within one handheld tester.

Therefore, technicians can carry out several common fibre testing tasks without changing instruments.

OTDR vs Optical Power Meter

The built-in OTDR and Optical Power Meter serve different purposes.

FunctionPrimary Use
OTDRLocates and analyses events along a fibre
Optical Power MeterMeasures received optical power
Laser SourceProvides a known optical source for compatible testing
VFLVisually identifies continuity and physical faults
RJ45 TesterChecks copper cable sequence and alignment

A professional fibre testing workflow may use several of these functions depending on the project requirements.

Fibre Connector Inspection Before Testing

Connector contamination can affect fibre test results.

Therefore, inspect and clean connectors before connecting sensitive test equipment wherever appropriate.

fibreSales supplies Fibre Inspection Microscopes and Fibre Cleaning Products for professional fibre preparation and testing.

Why Choose the FMS2 from fibreSales?

The fibreSales FMS2 combines several everyday network-testing functions into one compact field instrument.

Instead of carrying individual devices for OTDR testing, optical power measurement, visual fault location, laser-source testing and basic RJ45 checks, technicians can access these functions through one handheld tester.

Key advantages include:

  • Dual-wavelength OTDR
  • 80 km maximum range
  • Short event dead zone
  • Touchscreen operation
  • Built-in OPM
  • Built-in VFL
  • Built-in laser source
  • RJ45 testing
  • SOR trace storage
  • USB Type-C
  • Rechargeable battery
  • Compact field design

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fibreSales FMS2?

The FMS2 is a multifunction handheld fibre tester that combines an OTDR, Optical Power Meter, Visual Fault Locator, Optical Laser Source and RJ45 cable test function.

What OTDR wavelengths does the FMS2 use?

The FMS2 supports 1310 nm and 1550 nm OTDR testing.

What is the dynamic range?

The specified dynamic range is 24 dB at 1310 nm and 22 dB at 1550 nm.

What is the maximum OTDR distance?

The tester provides selectable measuring ranges up to 80 km.

What is the event dead zone?

The specified event dead zone is less than 2.5 metres.

What is the attenuation dead zone?

The specified attenuation dead zone is less than 8 metres.

Does the FMS2 have a touchscreen?

Yes. It features a 3.5-inch TFT colour touchscreen with an 800 × 480 resolution.

Does it include an Optical Power Meter?

Yes. The FMS2 incorporates an Optical Power Meter with available ranges of -70 to +10 dBm or -50 to +26 dBm.

Does it include a Visual Fault Locator?

Yes. The FMS2 includes a 10 mW VFL with continuous and 2 Hz flashing operation.

Does the FMS2 have an optical laser source?

Yes. It includes a 1310/1550 nm optical source with a specified output of -5 dBm.

Can the FMS2 test RJ45 cabling?

Yes. The integrated RJ45 function supports network cable wire-sequence and alignment checking.

What fibre types can it test?

The supplied specifications identify compatibility with G.652 and G.657 Singlemode fibre.

Can it save OTDR traces?

Yes. The FMS2 stores OTDR results in .SOR format.

How many test results can it store?

The tester supports more than 1,000 stored files and external SD storage.

What battery does it use?

The FMS2 uses a 3.7 V / 4000 mAh rechargeable lithium battery.

Is the FMS2 suitable for FTTH?

Yes. Its compact design, short event dead zone and multifunction testing capabilities make it particularly suitable for FTTH, FTTB and other FTTX applications.

Order the FMS2 Multi-Function Smart OTDR

Simplify your fibre testing toolkit with the fibreSales FMS2 Multi-Function Smart OTDR.

With 1310/1550 nm OTDR testing, an 80 km maximum range, Optical Power Meter, 10 mW VFL, Optical Laser Source and RJ45 testing, the FMS2 gives technicians multiple troubleshooting functions in one portable instrument.

Order online from fibreSales or contact us if you need help selecting the correct fibre testing equipment for your application.

Conclusion

The fibreSales FMS2 Multi-Function Smart OTDR provides a versatile testing platform for fibre installation, troubleshooting and maintenance.

Its dual-wavelength OTDR combines a 24/22 dB dynamic range, short dead zones, up to 80 km test range and SOR trace storage with several additional field tools.

Furthermore, the integrated Optical Power Meter, Visual Fault Locator, Optical Laser Source and RJ45 tester reduce the need to carry multiple individual instruments.

For FTTH, FTTB, FTTX and general telecommunications fibre testing, the FMS2 provides a compact and practical solution.

For more fibre optic solutions, technical resources, and installation products, visit www.fibresales.com.au.

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