EXFO MAX-700 - Manual (Page 369)

Description of Event Types
MAX-700 357
Reflective Event (Possible Echo)
Reflective Event (Possible Echo)
This symbol indicates a reflective event that can be a real reflection or an
echo produced by another stronger reflection located closer to the source.
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In the example above, the launched pulse hits the third connector, is
reflected back to the OTDR and reflected again into the fiber. It then
reaches the third connector a second time and is reflected once more
to the OTDR.
The application would therefore detect a reflective event located at
twice the distance of the third connector. Since this event is almost null
(no loss), and since its distance is a multiple of the third connector
distance, The application would interpret it as a possible echo.
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A reflectance value is specified for reflective events (possible echo).
Reflected power
(dB)
Distance
(km)
OTDR connector
Second connector
Third connector
Reflective event (possible echo)