Optical fiber tester for router inspection

By integrating twisted-pair testing functionality into the fiber optic testing instrument itself, the problem of separate fiber optic and twisted-pair testing in existing technologies is solved, enabling comprehensive testing of the router's communication path. This makes it suitable for on-site repairs and home self-testing.

CN223942716UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24HENAN ZHIRUI TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423287411.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-30
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-30

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Technical Problem

Existing fiber optic testing instruments can only test incoming fiber optic cables. Testing twisted-pair cables requires additional instruments, which makes maintenance inconvenient and operation complicated.

Method used

Design a fiber optic tester for router inspection, integrating twisted-pair cable testing function into the instrument body, and possessing comprehensive testing capabilities for fiber optic cables and twisted-pair cables upstream and downstream of the router's communication path.

Benefits of technology

It enables comprehensive testing of upstream and downstream optical fibers and twisted-pair cables in the router's communication path, making it suitable for on-site repairs and home self-testing, and simplifying the testing process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an optical fiber tester for router inspection. The optical fiber tester comprises a shell and a main control board, a display screen, control keys and indicator lamps are arranged on the front face of the shell, a pair of optical fiber SC interfaces used for optical fiber testing is arranged on the top of the shell, a twisted-pair RJ45 interface is arranged on one side of the shell, a light source module is detachably inserted into the bottom of the shell, and an auxiliary control panel is arranged in the light source module. A first red light source transmitting module, a first optical signal receiving module, a second optical signal receiving module, an optical power module, a display and key driving module and a main control module are integrated on the main control board; a second red light source emitting module and an auxiliary MCU processor are integrated on the auxiliary control board. According to the optical fiber tester for router inspection, a twisted pair detection function is added while a traditional optical fiber detection function is achieved, and the functional structure is integrated and designed on the tester body, so that the optical fiber tester can comprehensively detect optical fibers on the upstream and downstream of a router communication path and input and output twisted pairs.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of communication cable testing technology, specifically to an optical fiber tester for router inspection. Background Technology

[0002] Broadband network access lines typically consist of the incoming fiber optic cable connecting the single-end optical transceiver and an eight-core UTP twisted-pair cable connecting the transceiver and the router. When communication is interrupted or unreliable, the fiber optic cable and twisted-pair cable should generally be checked first before determining if the router itself is faulty. Existing fiber optic testers can only test the incoming fiber optic cable; testing the twisted-pair cable requires a separate, less frequently used cable tester (main and auxiliary units), or troubleshooting by replacing the cable. This setup is inconvenient for both technicians and users, making the testing process more complex. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a fiber optic tester for router inspection, which, while having the traditional fiber optic testing function, adds a twisted-pair testing function, and integrates this function into the instrument body, so that it can perform comprehensive testing on the upstream and downstream fiber optic cables and input and output twisted-pair cables of the router's communication path, and is widely applicable to on-site repair or home self-testing equipment.

[0004] This fiber optic tester for router inspection includes a housing and a main control board housed within the housing. The front of the housing features a display screen, control buttons, and eight indicator lights corresponding to eight-core twisted-pair cables. The top of the housing has a pair of fiber optic SC interfaces for fiber optic testing, and one side of the housing has a twisted-pair RJ45 interface for twisted-pair testing. A light source module is detachably installed at the bottom of the housing, and the light source module houses a secondary control board. The main control board integrates a first red light source emitting module, first and second optical signal receiving modules, an optical power module, a display and button driver module, a serially connected main MCU processor, a first wireless module, a storage module, and a main power supply module. The secondary control board integrates a second red light source emitting module, a serially connected secondary MCU processor, a second wireless module, and a secondary power supply module. The first and second wireless modules communicate wirelessly.

[0005] Specifically, the fiber optic SC interface includes a first SC interface and a second SC interface on the top two sides of the housing for transmitting test red light and receiving optical signals, respectively. The twisted-pair RJ45 interface includes a first RJ45 interface on the side of the housing for receiving optical signals and a second RJ45 interface on the light source module for transmitting twisted-pair test red light.

[0006] Furthermore, the output of the main MCU processor is connected to the first SC interface via the optical power module and the first red light source emitting module, and the input of the MCU processor is connected to the second SC interface via the first optical signal receiving module; the first RJ45 interface is connected to the input of the main MCU processor, and the output of the main MCU processor is connected to an indicator light; the display and button driving module is serially connected to the main MCU processor, and the display screen and control buttons are respectively integrated on the display and button driving module; the main power module supplies power to the first red light source emitting module, the display and button driving module, the main MCU processor, and the first wireless module.

[0007] Furthermore, the second RJ45 interface is connected to the input terminal of the secondary MCU processor via the second red light source emitting module. The second red light source emitting module and the secondary power supply module provide power to the MCU processor and the second wireless module.

[0008] Specifically, both the main and secondary MCU processors use the MT6737 MCU processing circuit module.

[0009] The optimized version has an adhesive protective layer attached to the outer periphery of the side of the housing.

[0010] This utility model discloses a fiber optic tester for router inspection. While possessing traditional fiber optic testing capabilities, it adds a twisted-pair cable testing function, which is integrated into the instrument body. This enables it to comprehensively test the upstream and downstream fiber optic cables and input / output twisted-pair cables of the router's communication path. It is widely applicable for on-site repair or home self-testing. Attached Figure Description

[0011] The fiber optic tester for router inspection according to this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the fiber optic tester used to check this router;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a wireframe diagram showing the logical structure and connection principle of the main and secondary control boards of the fiber optic tester used to check this router.

[0014] In the picture:

[0015] 10 - Housing, 20 - Main control board, 70 - Sub-control board;

[0016] 2-Display screen, 3-Control keys, 4-Indicator lights, 5-Fiber optic SC interface, 6-Twisted pair RJ45 interface, 7-Light source module;

[0017] 11-Protective coating layer, 51-First SC interface, 52-Second SC interface, 61-First RJ45 interface, 62-Second RJ45 interface. Detailed Implementation

[0018] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "left", "right", "front", "rear", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with specific embodiments, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0021] Implementation method 1: such as Figure 1 , 2 As shown, the fiber optic tester for router inspection includes a housing 10 and a main control board 20 housed within the housing. The housing 10 has a display screen 2, control keys 3, and eight indicator lights 4 corresponding to eight-core twisted-pair cables on its front. The top of the housing 10 has a pair of fiber optic SC interfaces 5 for fiber optic testing, and one side of the housing 10 has a twisted-pair RJ45 interface 6 for twisted-pair testing. A light source module 7 is detachably installed at the bottom of the housing 10, and the light source module 7 houses a secondary control board 70. The main control board 20 integrates a first red light source emitting module, first and second optical signal receiving modules, an optical power module, a display and key drive module, a serially connected main MCU processor, a first wireless module, a storage module, and a main power supply module. The secondary control board 70 integrates a second red light source emitting module, a serially connected secondary MCU processor, a second wireless module, and a secondary power supply module. The first and second wireless modules communicate wirelessly. The fiber optic SC interface 5 includes a first SC interface 51 and a second SC interface 52 on the top two sides of the housing 10 for transmitting test red light and receiving optical signals, respectively. The twisted pair RJ45 interface 6 includes a first RJ45 interface 61 on the side of the housing 10 for receiving optical signals and a second RJ45 interface 62 on the light source module 7 for transmitting twisted pair test red light.

[0022] Implementation method 2: such as Figure 2As shown, the output of the main MCU processor in this router, tested using an optical fiber tester, is connected to the first SC interface 51 via an optical power module and a first red light source emitting module. The input of the MCU processor is connected to the second SC interface 52 via a first optical signal receiving module. The first RJ45 interface 61 is connected to the input of the main MCU processor, and the output of the main MCU processor is connected to indicator light 4. The main power module supplies power to the first red light source emitting module, the display and button driver module, the main MCU processor, and the first wireless module. The second RJ45 interface 62 is connected to the input of the secondary MCU processor via a second red light source emitting module. The second red light source emitting module and the secondary power module supply power to the MCU processor and the second wireless module. Both the main and secondary MCU processors use the MT6737 MCU processing circuit module.

[0023] Implementation method 3: such as Figure 1 As shown, the outer periphery of the housing 10 of the fiber optic tester used for inspecting this router is covered with an adhesive protective layer 11. The remaining structures and components are as described in Embodiment 1 and will not be described again.

[0024] In use: For fiber optic signal testing, insert the fiber optic connector into the second SC interface. The signal strength data is sent to the display screen via the main control processor. For fiber optic performance testing, connect the connectors at both ends of the fiber optic cable to the first and second SC interfaces respectively. Input the signal strength using the control keys and adjust it using the optical power module. Employ the first red light emitting module to emit red light. The signal strength data is sent to the display screen via the main control processor. For twisted-pair signal testing, insert the downstream network cable connector of the router into the first RJ45 interface. The signal strength data is sent to the display screen via the main control processor. For twisted-pair performance testing, disconnect the connector at the end of the twisted-pair cable connected to the router and insert it into the first RJ45 interface. Disconnect the light source module to the end of the twisted-pair cable away from the router and insert the connector at that end into the second RJ45 interface. Input the communication between the first and second wireless modules using the control keys. Employ the second red light emitting module to emit red light. The signal strength data is sent to the display screen via the main control processor.

[0025] This fiber optic tester for router inspection not only has traditional fiber optic testing capabilities but also adds twisted-pair cable testing functionality. This functionality is integrated into the instrument itself, enabling it to comprehensively test the upstream and downstream fiber optic cables and input / output twisted-pair cables of the router's communication path. It is widely applicable for on-site repair or home self-testing.

[0026] The above description illustrates the main features, basic principles, and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments or examples described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the above embodiments or examples should be considered exemplary and not restrictive. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and therefore all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0027] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A fiber optic tester for router inspection, characterized in that: Includes a housing (10) and a main control board (20) disposed within the housing; wherein, The front of the housing (10) is provided with a display screen (2), control keys (3) and eight indicator lights (4) corresponding to the eight-core twisted pair. The top of the housing (10) is provided with a pair of fiber optic SC interfaces (5) for fiber optic testing. The side of the housing (10) is provided with a twisted pair RJ45 interface (6) for twisted pair testing. A light source module (7) is detachably inserted at the bottom of the housing (10). The light source module (7) is provided with a sub-control board (70). The main control board (20) integrates a first red light source emitting module, first and second light signal receiving modules, an optical power module, a display and key drive module, a serially connected main MCU processor and a first wireless module, a storage module, and a main power supply module; the secondary control board (70) integrates a second red light source emitting module, a serially connected secondary MCU processor and a second wireless module, and a secondary power supply module; the first and second wireless modules communicate wirelessly.

2. The fiber optic tester for router inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fiber optic SC interface (5) includes a first SC interface (51) and a second SC interface (52) on the top two sides of the housing (10) for transmitting test red light and receiving optical signals respectively. The twisted pair RJ45 interface (6) includes a first RJ45 interface (61) on the side of the housing (10) for receiving optical signals and a second RJ45 interface (62) on the light source module (7) for transmitting twisted pair test red light.

3. The fiber optic tester for router inspection according to claim 2, characterized in that: The output of the main MCU processor is connected to the first SC interface (51) via the optical power module and the first red light source emitting module. The input of the MCU processor is connected to the second SC interface (52) via the first optical signal receiving module. The first RJ45 interface (61) is connected to the input of the main MCU processor, and the output of the main MCU processor is connected to the indicator light (4). The display and button driving module is serially connected to the main MCU processor. The display screen (2) and the control key (3) are integrated on the display and button driving module. The main power module supplies power to the first red light source emitting module, the display and button driving module, the main MCU processor, and the first wireless module.

4. The fiber optic tester for router inspection according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second RJ45 interface (62) is connected to the input terminal of the secondary MCU processor via the second red light source emitting module. The second red light source emitting module and the secondary power supply module provide power to the MCU processor and the second wireless module.

5. The fiber optic tester for router inspection according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: Both the main and secondary MCU processors use the MT6737 MCU processing circuit module.

6. The fiber optic tester for router inspection according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer periphery of the side of the housing (10) is covered with an adhesive protective layer (11).