Integrated Optical Fiber Test Apparatus with Diplexer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current optical fiber testing requires three separate instruments, making the process time-consuming and prone to damage, as the optical power meter and visible fault indicator need to be disconnected and reconnected, increasing the risk of damaging connectors.
Innovation Solution
An integrated optical fiber test apparatus that combines an optical power meter and a laser source with a diplexer, allowing simultaneous connection and operation, eliminating the need for a separate visible light source and reducing the need for connector disconnection, thereby enhancing efficiency and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If three separate instruments (optical power meter, optical light source, and visual fault indicator) are used to test optical fibers, then comprehensive testing functionality is achieved, but testing time increases and connector damage risk increases due to repeated disconnection and reconnection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the optical power meter, optical light source, and visual fault indicator into a single integrated test instrument. This merging eliminates the need to disconnect and reconnect separate instruments, thereby reducing testing time while maintaining comprehensive testing functionality. The integrated device allows simultaneous access to all three testing capabilities through a unified interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The test instrument is designed with multi-functionality, incorporating optical power measurement, light source emission, and visual fault indication capabilities within a single device. This universal design allows the instrument to perform multiple testing functions without requiring separate specialized equipment, thus reducing testing time while maintaining comprehensive adaptability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If three separate instruments are used for optical fiber testing, then comprehensive testing capabilities are maintained, but the risk of connector damage increases due to repeated plugging and unplugging
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple testing functions into a single instrument, the patent eliminates the repeated disconnection and reconnection of separate instruments. This reduces mechanical stress and wear on optical connectors, thereby improving connector reliability while maintaining comprehensive testing capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated instrument allows all necessary testing functions to be accessed from a single connection point. The optical power meter, light source, and visual fault indicator are pre-integrated and configured to work together, eliminating the need for sequential connection and disconnection of separate instruments, thus protecting connectors from repeated mechanical stress.
3Measurement precision
If multiple separate instruments are used for optical fiber testing, then complete fault detection is achieved, but device complexity and operational cumbersome increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate testing instruments into a single integrated device that maintains all necessary functions for complete fault detection. By consolidating the optical power meter, light source, and visual fault indicator into one instrument, the system reduces operational complexity while preserving measurement precision and fault detection accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated test instrument provides universal functionality by incorporating multiple testing capabilities within a single device. This multi-functional design simplifies the testing process by allowing users to access all necessary functions through one instrument rather than managing multiple separate devices, thereby reducing operational complexity while maintaining complete fault detection capability.
4Measurement precision
If separate optical power meter and visual fault indicator are used, then accurate power measurement and fault location are achieved, but the number of required instruments and operational steps increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the optical power meter and visual fault indicator into a single integrated instrument. This merging maintains the accurate power measurement and fault location capabilities of both devices while significantly simplifying operation by eliminating the need to switch between separate instruments. Users can access both functions through a unified interface and single connection.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution reduces testing time, minimizes the risk of connector damage, and streamlines the troubleshooting process by integrating the optical power meter and laser source, allowing for efficient light transmission and fault detection without the need for multiple instruments.
Implementation Method 1
The diplexer is operable to transmit light at the predetermined wavelength from the second optical connector to the optical power meter
Implementation Method 2
The diplexer is operable to transmit light at the predetermined wavelength from the second optical connector to the optical power meter
Implementation Method 3
The diplexer is operable to transmit the visible laser beam from the laser source to the second optical connector
Implementation Method 4
an optical power meter operable to detect light at a predetermined wavelength
Implementation Method 5
a laser source operable to generate a visible laser beam
Data Source
AI summary
An optical fiber test apparatus includes an optical power meter operable to detect light at a predetermined wavelength, and a laser source operable to generate a visible laser beam. The optical fiber test apparatus further includes an optical fiber extending between a first end and a second end, and a diplexer which includes a first optical connector and is coupled to the optical power meter, the laser source, and the first end of the optical fiber. The optical fiber test apparatus further includes a second optical connector coupled to the second end of the optical fiber and including a test port. The diplexer is operable to transmit light at the predetermined wavelength from the second optical connector to the optical power meter and transmit the visible laser beam from the laser source to the second optical connector.