Yokogawa AQ1215A 1310/1550nm OTDR
Yokogawa OTDRs. Dynamic Range: 42 dB @ 1310 nm, Accuracy: ±(0.75 m + measurement distance × 2 × 10⁻⁵.
- Model
- Yokogawa AQ1215A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $6,279
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- AQ1215A
This unit
The Yokogawa AQ1215A is a dual-wavelength Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) for field testing and troubleshooting of single-mode fiber networks. Operating at 1310 nm and 1550 nm, it delivers dynamic range up to 42 dB and measurement capability to 512 km. The instrument combines a 5.7-inch color TFT LCD touchscreen with hard-key operation, integrated Li-ion battery (10-hour runtime), and modular architecture suited to access and enterprise fiber deployments.
Technical Specifications
- Wavelengths: 1310 nm and 1550 nm (±25 nm accuracy)
- Dynamic Range: 42 dB @ 1310 nm; 40 dB @ 1550 nm
- Maximum Range: 512 km
- Distance Accuracy: ±(0.75 m + measurement distance × 2 × 10⁻⁵ + 2 cm)
- Pulse Width: 3 ns to 20,000 ns (selectable); 3–5 ns for ≤10 km; 20 µs for ≤300 km
- Dead Zones: Event 0.5 m; Attenuation 2.5 m; PON 30 m
- Sampling Points: Up to 256,000 per trace
- Measurement Time: ~3 minutes per acquisition
- Modulation: 270 Hz to 2 kHz; continuous wave (CW) capable
- Return Loss: ≥55 dB minimum
- Fiber Type: Single Mode (ITU-T G.652)
Key Features
- 5.7-inch (640 × 480) color TFT display with multi-touch capacitive touchscreen and hard-key buttons
- Selectable Normal and Hi-Resolution sampling modes
- Internal storage for >1000 traces; external via USB
- Export formats: SOR, PDF, JPG, CSV, BMP, SET
- USB 2.0 (Type-A and Type-C) for data transfer and remote control
- LAN connectivity via USB Type-A wired adapter
- Wi-Fi support for field reporting
- SC, FC, and LC connector support
- Li-ion polymer battery with ~10-hour operating life
Typical Applications
- Fiber installation and acceptance testing
- Cable plant maintenance and troubleshooting
- Network access and enterprise deployments
- Long-distance link characterization
Compatibility & Integration The AQ1215A interfaces via USB 2.0 and LAN for integration into test automation and remote monitoring workflows. Connector flexibility (SC/FC/LC) and standardized data formats (SOR, CSV, PDF) enable interoperability across installation and operations platforms.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | 1310 nm and 1550 nm |
Yokogawa AQ1215A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Yokogawa AQ1215A. 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 AQ1215A 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 AQ1215A price
This Yokogawa AQ1215A is listed at $6,279. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Yokogawa AQ1215A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Yokogawa AQ1215A 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 →
