Patent ID: 7218387
Filing Date: 2007-05-15
Classification: G01M

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for testing a fiber optic component, the apparatus comprising: a first device having a first connector assembly and an optical transmitter, the first connector assembly having different types of connectors each being operable to connect the first device to a proximal end of a corresponding type of fiber optic component, wherein the optical transmitter transmits a light signal into the proximal end of a fiber optic component when the first device is connected to the proximal end of the fiber optic component; and a second device having a second connector assembly, an optical reflector, a sensor, and an indicator light, the second connector assembly having different types of connectors each being operable to connect the second device to a distal end of a corresponding type of fiber optic component, wherein the optical reflector reflects the light signal at the distal end of the fiber optic component back towards the proximal end of the fiber optic component and the sensor monitors signal strength of the reflected light signal at the distal end of the fiber optic component when the second device is connected to the distal end of the fiber optic component, wherein the sensor activates the indicator light to flash for a technician to visually detect when the signal strength of the reflected light signal at the distal end of the fiber optic component is greater than a given threshold.