What is the benchmark value for pigtail fiber measurement
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The loss value of a pigtail connector and its associated splice with matching mode field diameters should not exceed 0. An Optical Power Meter and Laser Light Source will be used to measure power loss on each completed ring or distribution span to verify continuity between fibers (no fibers incorrectly spliced together). There are generally three test methods for the insertion loss of optical fiber connectors: the benchmark method, the substitution method, and the standard jumper comparison method. If the pigtail is sufficiently long, 10 meters or so, VIAVI SolutionsTM Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs) with pulses as short as 1 foot can perform these measurements. Depending upon their particular specifications and the actual distances involved, some instruments may or may not use.