Luna Technologies' Optical Backscatter Reflectometer™ (OBR) delivers unprecedented inspection and diagnostic capabilities for the fiber optics industry. Luna's state-of-the-art OBR provides isolation of faults and problems well before final test, saving hours in rework and hard dollars in yield loss. Industry-leading 10 micron spatial resolution with zero dead-zone will pinpoint even the smallest contributors to loss: bends, crimps, bad splices, you name it — we find it. The distributed sensing option provides even a more complete picture of what's happening in the system. Discover what you don’t know about your component and what Luna's OBR can do for you.

Screen capture from operating software highlighting the OBR's
ability to "see" every event in an optical assembly

Measurement Highlights:

• High resolution OFDR - Resolve individual features with spatial resolution down to 10 microns.
• High sensitivity - 70 dB of dynamic range and -130 dB sensitivity.
• Long range - Measure up to 2000 meters in length with a single connection, single scan.
• Single Connection IL and RL - Measure insertion and return loss in a single scan.
• Locate loss events - Monitor backscatter levels to isolate losses due to bends, crimps, bad splices, etc.
• “Look inside” devices - High resolution and sensitivity enable inspection of individual components within a subsystem.
• Polarization Tracking - Track changes in the state-of-polarization as light propagates through an optical network.
• Intuitive graphical interface - All key data and graphs in a simple, easy to use interface.
• Distributed sensing - Use standard optical fiber to monitor the changes in temperature and strain

Learn more about our Optical Frequency Domain Reflectometry, Luna's high resolution OFDR technology, by reading our publications.

Picture	Model	Description	Literature
	OBR 4600	The OBR 4600 is the latest model of Luna Technologies' award winning Optical Backscatter Reflectometer™ product line. Designed for component and short-run network testing and troubleshooting, the OBR 4600 enables ultra-high resolution reflectometry with backscatter-level sensitivity. With spatial resolution as fine as 10 microns, zero dead-zone, options for integrated temperature and strain sensing and extended device length mode, the OBR 4600 offers the ultimate in fiber diagnostics.	Data Sheet
	OBR 4200	The OBR 4200 is a portable, ultra-high resolution reflectometer with backscatter-level sensitivity designed to test short networks.	Data Sheet

 

Legacy Products

Picture	Model	Description	Literature
	OBR 4400	The OBR 4400 has been replaced by the OBR 4600 – offering faster speed and new functionality.	Upgrade Now!
	PR 4400	The PR 4400 provides high resolution OFDR with -90 dB sensitivity at a lower cost.	Data Sheet

 

Software Packages

Model	Description
Desktop Analysis	This software provides all the benefits of OBR analysis without the instrument. Save data files from your OBR measurements, share them with your customers, work on them from your desk or on vacation - anywhere that you have a computer with desktop analysis software!
Lightpath Analysis	Combined with ultra-high resolution OBR measurements, this software quickly verifies if an optical component or sub-assembly meets desired specifications. Eliminate your tedious testing and qualification of components using the Lightpath Analysis Software.
Distributed Temperature and Strain Measurements	Combined with Luna's Optical Backscatter Reflectometer, this software enables a standard telecom-grade fiber to become a distributed sensor. This measurement capability provides a practical and economical alternative to Fiber Bragg Gratings and extrinsic Fabry-Perot interferometric sensors in situations where a large number of closely spaced measurements are desired. Turn your existing fiber into a distributed sensing system!