JDSU RX3070 Multi Channel Back Reflection ORL Meter 1310/1550nm Fiber Tester

JDSU RX3070 Multi Channel Back Reflection ORL Meter 1310/1550nm Fiber Tester: Automated Multi-Port ORL and Insertion Loss Measurement

The JDSU RX3070 Multi Channel Back Reflection ORL Meter 1310/1550nm Fiber Tester is a member of the RX3000 series of multichannel backreflection meters, designed for high-sensitivity backreflection (ORL) and power measurement across multiple output ports. Configured with four output channels, dual 1310/1550 nm laser sources, and a 5 mm Ge detector, the RX3070 is built for optical component manufacturers, connector assembly houses, and QA labs performing single-fiber, ribbon-fiber, and automated multifiber testing.

Key Features and Benefits of the JDSU RX3070 Multi Channel Back Reflection ORL Meter 1310/1550nm Fiber Tester

• Dual 1310/1550 nm internal laser sources — Built-in sources at the two most common single-mode telecom test wavelengths eliminate external source requirements for routine RL and IL testing.
• Four output channels — Enables multi-port testing from a single instrument, well-suited to ribbon fiber and automated multifiber test workflows.
• 0 to -75 dB backreflection range — Covers everything from lossy mated PC connectors to high-quality APC interfaces.
• 3 to -80 dBm power measurement range — Wide dynamic range handles high-launch source characterization and low-level receive measurements from the same instrument.
• Ultra-low backreflection FC/APC output ports — Angled-polish output connectors preserve accuracy in ORL measurements where residual reflections would otherwise dominate.
• Hybrid jumper connector flexibility — Multiple connector types (FC/PC, FC/APC, SC/PC, SC/APC, ST/PC) can be swapped without needing to redo reference loss measurements.
• MCTS software included — Multiple Connector Test System software automates IL and RL measurements, prints labels, and manages test data with product serial number, operator, date, and batch tracking.
• Dual remote interfaces — RS232C and IEEE 488.1 (GPIB) support integration into automated test systems.
• 16-character, 4-line LCD display — Shows four-channel results simultaneously for fast visual verification.

Advanced Capabilities

The RX3070's real value in production environments comes from the bundled MCTS (Multiple Connector Test System) software. Rather than requiring a technician to manually record IL and RL readings at each test wavelength, MCTS walks the operator through the full connector test sequence, prompts for retest on any measurement that misses the pass/fail criteria, and archives results with product serial number, operator name, part and batch numbers, and date. Data can be exported to Excel or Access, or printed in tabular form or directly to connector labels. For QA departments running hundreds or thousands of connector tests per shift, this eliminates the manual data-entry step that is otherwise the biggest source of testing error.

The multi-port architecture is the other production strength. With four output ports each terminated in ultra-low backreflection FC/APC panel connectors, the RX3070 can characterize four DUTs in sequence — or four legs of a ribbon fiber — without the manual patch swaps that add wear to reference jumpers and introduce measurement drift. Combined with the hybrid jumper design that lets the operator change DUT connector types without redoing the loss reference, the instrument keeps repeatability tight across long, high-mix test sessions.

Calibration and Quality Assurance

Every JDSU RX3070 is calibrated prior to shipping to OEM specifications. The order includes a Calibration Certificate, Calibration Label, and full Calibration Data. This means the instrument arrives traceable, audit-ready, and ready to use straight out of the box — no need to schedule a calibration cycle before putting it into service. The RX3070 also ships with one calibrated hybrid jumper for calibration purposes and one hybrid jumper for measurement purposes, both with FC/APC on the meter end and FC/PC on the DUT end.

Specifications

Specification	Value
Model Configuration (RX3070+1122FA7 example base)	4-channel single-mode multichannel backreflection meter
Fiber Type	Single-mode (9/125 µm)
Operating Wavelengths	1310 nm, 1550 nm (±10 nm)
Number of Output Channels (this configuration)	4
Output Connector Type	FC/APC (ultra-low backreflection, panel-mounted)
External Detector Type	5 mm Ge
Backreflection Measurement Range	0 to -75 dB
Power Measurement Range	+3 to -80 dBm
Absolute Accuracy — Backreflection (multiple output)	±0.7 dB
Absolute Accuracy — Backreflection (single output)	±0.5 dB
Absolute Accuracy — Power	±0.25 dB typical @ -10 dBm
Relative Accuracy — Backreflection	±0.4 dB
Relative Accuracy — Power	±0.15 dB
Relative Accuracy (5 dB range) — Backreflection	±0.3 dB
Relative Accuracy (5 dB range) — Power	±0.05 dB
Backreflection Resolution	0.1 dB
Power Resolution	0.01 dB
Remote Interface	RS232C and IEEE 488.1 (GPIB)
Included Software	MCTS (Multiple Connector Test System)
Display	16-character, 4-line LCD
Input Voltage	100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz
Power Consumption	40 VA maximum
Dimensions (W × H × D, multiple output)	48 × 15 × 31 cm
Weight (multiple output)	12 kg
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 40 °C
Storage Temperature	-40 °C to 70 °C
Humidity	95% RH from 0 to 40 °C