Remote Fiber Test Systems for 24/7 Network Visibility
Fiber Optical Test enables real-time, automated monitoring of fiber optic infrastructure to proactively identify faults, degradation, and network disruptions—without requiring on-site technicians.
Overview
Remote Fiber Test Systems from Fiber Optical Test enable real-time, automated monitoring of fiber optic infrastructure to proactively identify faults, degradation, and network disruptions—without requiring on-site technicians. These systems continuously scan live fiber links, reducing downtime and operational costs while enhancing reliability. Ideal for telecom, utilities, and metro networks, our solutions are designed for scalability, responsiveness, and integration with existing network operations. Fiber Optical Test, headquartered in Grand Chute, WI, has earned its reputation as a trusted B2B provider across North America through relentless innovation, strict quality control, and customer-first support. By leveraging our remote test platforms, customers gain end-to-end visibility and control to maximize uptime and accelerate fault resolution across vast fiber deployments.
Core Components
Hardware
- OTDR-based Remote Test Units (RTUs)
Product Category: NB-IoT End Devices – Deployed in field cabinets for automated event detection and line scanning. - High-Sensitivity Optical Sensors
Product Category: Optical & Imaging Sensors – Enable precise fault localization over long distances. - Fiber Switches and Multiplexers
Product Category: Zigbee Gateways/Hubs – Allow single RTUs to monitor multiple fiber routes from a central point. - Edge-Connected USB Modules
Product Category: Device Edge (Edge Computing) – Provide local control and reporting in distributed network nodes.
Software
- Web-based dashboards with interactive fault maps
- Event correlation engine and historical trend analytics
- Alert and notification system with customizable thresholds
Cloud Services
- Scalable cloud architecture for regional or national deployments
- Secure storage of fault logs and performance data
- Integration-ready APIs for OSS/BSS environments
Key Features and Functionalities
Integrations and Compatibility
- Seamless compatibility with existing OTDR test tools and GIS platforms
- Integration-ready with major network management systems (NMS)
- REST APIs for syncing with service ticketing and provisioning systems
- Works alongside fiber inspection cameras and digital logbooks
- Supports SM and MM fiber, including G.652, G.655, and G.657 standards
- Configurable for central office, street cabinet, or remote site deployments
- Compatible with dense fiber rings, mesh topologies, and long-haul systems
- Interoperable with both legacy and next-gen DWDM networks
Applications
- Metro and backbone fiber route surveillance
- FTTH and last-mile access monitoring
- Utility grid telecom fiber asset protection
- Critical infrastructure fiber integrity assurance
- Carrier-neutral data transport path monitoring
Relevant U.S. & Canadian Industry Standards and Regulations
- ITU-T G.652, G.657
- GR-209
- ANSI/TIA-568
- IEEE 1613
- CSA C22.2 No. 213
- Continuous, non-intrusive fiber monitoring without disrupting live traffic
- Automated fault detection with GPS-based event location tagging
- Time-domain reflectometry-based diagnostics for microbends, breaks, and reflection events
- Role-based user access for field teams, supervisors, and NOC staff
- Real-time SMS, email, or SNMP alerts for critical events
Benefits
- Cuts mean-time-to-repair (MTTR) by over 50% through early detection
- Reduces field dispatches with remote diagnostics and decision-making
- Enhances SLA performance and customer satisfaction
- Ensures greater operational efficiency with 24/7 visibility
- Future-proofs network maintenance through AI-ready analytics
Industries We Serve
- Telecommunications and ISPs
- Utility and Smart Grid Operators
- Transportation and Rail Communications
- Government and Emergency Services
- Financial Institutions and Data Center Interconnects
Case Studies
U.S. Metro Telecom Eliminates Night Dispatches
A fiber provider in the Pacific Northwest implemented our Remote Fiber Test Systems across its metro loop. With automated OTDR scanning and alerting, they eliminated overnight truck rolls and improved MTTR by 68%.
U.S. Utility Grid Secures Fiber Backbone
An electric utility in Arizona deployed our platform to monitor fiber used in its substation communication links. Real-time alerts prevented a service disruption caused by early fiber degradation in a desert trench.
Canadian Broadband Co-op Gains Centralized Oversight
A telecom co-op in Alberta used Fiber Optical Test’s cloud-enabled remote test system to unify fault management across 14 rural service zones, reducing service interruptions by 45% during storm seasons.
Looking to gain real-time visibility into your fiber network and reduce downtime?
Contact Us to learn how our Remote Fiber Test Systems can transform your maintenance strategy and improve operational performance. Our experts are ready to assist.
