Yokogawa AQ1200C 1650nm OTDR Multi Field Tester
The Yokogawa AQ1200C is a compact and lightweight 1650nm Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) designed for field testing of optical fibers. It features a high dynamic range and short dead zone, making it suitable for various applications, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of optical networks. The AQ1200C offers user-friendly operation and comprehensive measurement functions.
- Model
- Yokogawa AQ1200C
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $2,975
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- AQ1200C
This unit
The Yokogawa AQ1200C is a handheld Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) multi-field tester engineered for installation and maintenance of optical fiber cables. Operating at 1650 nm, this compact instrument delivers OTDR measurements, optical power metering, and light source functions in a single platform. Built for field efficiency, it simplifies testing workflows while maintaining measurement reliability across diverse fiber network deployments.
Technical Specifications
Wavelength: 1650 nm Event Dead Zone: As low as 0.75 m, enabling accurate resolution of closely spaced connectors in FTTx, residential, and commercial networks. Interfaces:- USB Type B (mini USB)
- USB Type A
- LAN (10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX) for PING test and PC remote control Physical Design: Compact, lightweight handheld form factor.
Key Features
- OTDR Measurement: Full optical fiber performance analysis with simultaneous trace and event display.
- PON Optimization: Designed for Passive Optical Networks with high-port-count optical splitters, maintaining waveform quality despite significant splitter loss.
- Dual-Function Light Source & Power Meter: Operates independently; light source transmits wavelength information enabling correct-wavelength measurements at the receiving end.
- Auto Loss Test: Automated control of light source and optical power meter for streamlined loss measurement.
- Fault Locator: Rapid fault detection and localization.
- Data Storage & Reporting: Internal storage plus external USB media support. CSV-format report generation.
- Fiber Connector Inspection: USB-compatible probe display for connector analysis.
- PC Control: Ethernet or USB remote operation via PC.
- Display & Interface: Bright LCD screen with multi-language support, full auto mode for novice users, information tips for experienced technicians, quick power-on.
Typical Applications FTTx network installation and maintenance, passive optical network deployment, fiber cable loss characterization, connector performance verification.
Compatibility & Integration Measurement data loads to PC via USB storage for analysis with Yokogawa AQ7932 application software, which provides trace analysis and report generation capabilities.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | 1650 nm |
Yokogawa AQ1200C — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Yokogawa AQ1200C. Calibration covers distance accuracy verified against a calibrated fiber length reference, event loss measurement accuracy at splice and connector events, dead zone (event and attenuation) at rated pulse width, dynamic range verification at 1310 nm and 1550 nm, backscatter coefficient calibration, and return loss measurement accuracy. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Yokogawa AQ1200C faults: optical port connector damage or contamination, battery failure, display damage from field use, module failure on FTB or MTS platforms, calibration drift. Most field OTDRs fail due to physical damage. On modular platforms (EXFO FTB, Viavi MTS), individual module failures are serviced without replacing the entire mainframe. Optical port cleaning resolves many apparent measurement faults before mechanical repair is needed.
Yokogawa AQ1200C price
This Yokogawa AQ1200C is listed at $2,975. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Yokogawa AQ1200C calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Yokogawa AQ1200C is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers distance accuracy verified against a calibrated fiber length reference, event loss measurement accuracy at splice and connector events, dead zone (event and attenuation) at rated pulse width, dynamic range verification at 1310 nm and 1550 nm, backscatter coefficient calibration, and return loss measurement accuracy. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
