The BarnDr. fiber optic testing suite

The All-in-One Fiber Optic Testing Suite.

An essential piece of equipment for comprehensive fiber optic testing, the BarnDr. is a 2RU rack-mountable unit. It features a microscope with a 4.3-inch LCD, a 2 mW visual fault locator (VFL), and optical power measurement capabilities.

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The BarnDr. – Base

The BarnDr. –
Base

BarnDr. combines every essential tool for live event fiber testing into a single 2RU rack unit. Technicians plug their fiber cables directly into the appropriate port — for inspection (microscope), tracing (VFL), or measurement (optical power meter) — getting everything they need instantly.

This accessibility drastically cuts down on troubleshooting time and, more importantly, reinforces best practices by making it easy to inspect and clean fiber before connecting. By preventing infrastructure contamination, the BarnDr. delivers substantial maintenance cost savings over the long run.

2RU base unit fiberoptical testing suite includes:
– Fiber microscope with adaptors for ST, SC, FC and LC connectors
– 4.3″ sunlight-readable touchscreen
– Visible/Infrared/Meter (V.I.M.) Module
– 2xSlide-in empty slots available for expansion

USD 3625,- / Unit EXW Norway Landed pricing may differ for markets outside Norway

Optional expansion modules:
– BarnDr.-opticalCON Duo
– BarnDr.-opticalCON QUAD
– BarnDr.-USB-probe

The BarnDr. – opticalCON DUO

The BarnDr. –
opticalCON DUO

Cleaning OpticalCON connectors is crucial because even microscopic dust and oils on the ferrule end-face cause significant signal loss and poor performance. Mating dirty connectors can also permanently scratch the fiber, leading to costly repairs and network failure.

USD 1223,- / Unit EXW Norway Landed pricing may differ for markets outside Norway


The BarnDr. – opticalCON QUAD

The BarnDr. –
opticalCON QUAD

Cleaning OpticalCON connectors is crucial because even microscopic dust and oils on the ferrule end-face cause significant signal loss and poor performance. Mating dirty connectors can also permanently scratch the fiber, leading to costly repairs and network failure.

USD 1393,- / Unit EXW Norway Landed pricing may differ for markets outside Norway


The BarnDr. – USB-probe

The BarnDr. –
USB-probe

Cleaning optical connectors are vital because microscopic contaminants like dust and oil on the ferrule end-face cause significant light signal loss, or even permanent damage on the polished surface, leading to poor network performance. Inspection with a fiber microscope is essential to verify cleanliness before mating, ensuring the core is clear of debris. This prevents permanent scratches that cause costly damage, ensuring reliable, high-speed data transmission.

USD 1099,- / Unit EXW Norway Landed pricing may differ for markets outside Norway


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BarnDr. Features

Fiber Microscope

  • Comes with both 2.5mm and 1.25mm mating adaptors to accommodate ST, SC, FC and LC fiber connectors.
  • Large, easy to use focus ring to quickly sharpen the image.
  • High quality 4.3” LCD touch screen display for easy viewing.
  • Users can lock the X/Y position into a fixed setting using set screws, or they may use the included thumb screws for quick, easy adjustments.

Optical Power Meter

  • Green lights show good power levels, yellow lights for low but measurable signal, and red for very low power levels.
  • The meter readout is also shown on a high-vis OLED screen showing precision power levels in several units. Absolute units shown as decibels with reference to one milliwatt(dBm) and actual milliwatts(mW).
  • Hold the button to zero the meter to a reference level.
  • Connect to the power meter with a known good patch cable, then zero out the power meter. Now you can test any cable between the two LC connectors on the BarnDr. and take reliable measurements of the cable’s condition.

Visual Fault Indicator

  • Extremely simple use, just press the button to turn on the laser. Extremely handy to ID fiber lines or to cause breaks and tight bends visible in patch cables to glow.
  • At 2mW, the laser is powerful enough to get light to anywhere in your venue, but still safe and legal to use.

Power plug

• IEC C13
• 100-240VAC, 15Watt

Physical size
• 433mm x 200mm x 85mm (17” x 7.9” x 3.3”)
• 5.3 kg

Order codes:
• BarnDr.-base
• BarnDr.-opticalCON Duo (optional)
• BarnDr.-opticalCON QUAD (optional)
• BarnDr.-USB-probe (optional)

 

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