This document provides the Telcordia view of generic requirements and
objectives for all types of Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) optical
test equipment that should be met in order to satisfy the typical needs of
service providers. The document includes test procedures that can be used to
determine if the OTDR type product in question possesses the features,
functions, and characteristics claimed by the supplier.

Since the last issue of GR-196, the telecommunications market has changed
from a long haul point-to-point network to one that is also bringing service to
the home.

GR-196, Issue 2:

• Has criteria for the newer, hand-sized, and battery-operated OTDRs


• Addresses a much lower cost OTDR test set


• Examines the new features and flexibility of today's OTDR


• Covers Multimode and Single-Mode Fiber OTDRs

When using GR-196, you may need to refer to GR-1089, EIA/TIA FOTP-35,
GR-326, GR-20, GR-63, TR-NWT-000154, GR-253, GR-326,
GR-409, GR-499, GR-513, GR-909, GR-1295, GR-1312, and/or
FDA-88-8035.

Fiber Testing and Consulting

Telcordia is uniquely positioned to provide in-depth, expert consulting
regarding this GR, including knowledge of how these generic requirements are
used by telecommunication carriers in selecting products to meet their
deployment needs. Telcordia also offers a comprehensive and independent
laboratory testing service that helps manufacturers develop and qualify new
products and bring those products to market in a timely and cost-effective
manner.

To submit comments on this GR, or to obtain further information regarding
Telcordia Consulting and Testing Services, please contact:

Michael J. Zammit
Telcordia Technologies
One Telcordia Drive, Room 4D656
Piscataway, NJ 08854-4182
+1.732.699.3460
mzammit@telcordia.com


Components of this product are:

GR-196-CORE

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