CN103336337A - Passive visible light patch cord trackers, light patch cord and light patch cord tracking method - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a passive optical jumper with a visible light tracker for easy tracking, an optical jumper for easy tracking and a method for searching the optical jumper. The tracker includes a first and a second tracker, a first and a second The trackers are connected by optical fibers, and the first and second trackers are light-transmitting ferrules. When any one of the first and second trackers passes through visible light, the other tracker also emits visible light. The optical jumper includes the above-mentioned optical jumper tracker, the first tracker and the second tracker are arranged at both ends of the optical jumper, and the optical fiber of the optical jumper tracker with visible light tracker is arranged in the optical cable. Method, Step 1: Set the first tracker and the second tracker at both ends of the optical jumper; Step 2: Provide visible light source to the first tracker; Step 3: Find the second tracker that emits visible light device. The invention uses optical fiber to connect two trackers, does not need to be powered on, is safe and reliable, and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, especially in special equipment places such as coal mines or inflammable and explosive environments.

Description

A passive visible optical jumper tracker, optical jumper and method for tracking optical jumper

technical field

The invention relates to the field of optical communication, in particular to a passive visible light jumper tracker and a tracking method.

Background technique

At present, with the rapid development of FTTH (FTTH (Fiber To The Home), as the name suggests is a fiber directly to the home) in China, the annual investment of operators in computer rooms and cables is increasing at a rate of 30%, but the operation Operators have higher requirements in terms of product quality, cost, convenient construction, and quick maintenance. Facing the rapid growth of operator room construction, the pressure and investment in construction and maintenance are increasing, especially for operators. With a clear division of labor in management and a separate supervision model, more energy must be invested in the cost of later maintenance.

For example: when the optical fiber active connector is being constructed in the computer room, the construction department is responsible for the maintenance, not responsible for maintenance. When the maintenance department maintains, when a problem occurs at one end of the optical fiber active connector, it is difficult for the maintenance personnel to quickly find the optical fiber active connector at the other end. The best method is to confirm according to the identification on the optical fiber active connector, which is very time-consuming, especially in different areas such as different cabinets, different machine rooms, and different floors. The construction personnel of the department and the maintenance personnel of the maintenance department lack effective communication, and the difficulty of this work will increase again.

In terms of outstanding problems in construction and maintenance, in order to solve the troubles of operators in maintenance, the present invention provides a fast-tracking optical fiber active connector, which provides convenience and speed for operators to quickly find problems during maintenance.

Contents of the invention

In order to solve the problems in the prior art, the present invention provides a visible light jumper tracker, including a first tracker and a second tracker, the first tracker and the second tracker are connected by an optical fiber, the first The tracker and the second tracker are light-transmitting ferrules, and when any one of the first tracker and the second tracker passes through visible light, the other tracker also emits visible light.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the light-transmitting ferrule is a ceramic ferrule or a plastic ferrule or a glass ferrule.

An optical jumper with a visible light tracker, which includes the above-mentioned passive visible light jumper tracker, the first tracker and the second tracker are arranged at both ends of the optical jumper, the light The optical fiber of the jumper tracker is set in the optical cable.

As a further improvement of the present invention, it also includes a first connector and a second connector arranged at both ends of the optical jumper.

As a further improvement of the present invention, a light source is also included, and the light source is connected to the first tracker or the second tracker.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the light source is provided with a switch and a working indicator light.

A method for performing optical jumper tracking using the above-mentioned optical jumper tracker,

Step 1: Set the first tracker and the second tracker at both ends of the optical jumper; the first tracker and the second tracker are connected by an optical fiber, and the optical fiber connecting the first tracker and the second tracker is set at inside the cable;

Step 2: Provide a visible light source to the first tracker;

Step 3: Find the glowing second tracker.

As a further improvement of the present invention, it also includes a first connector and a second connector arranged at both ends of the optical jumper.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the light source is infrared visible light.

The first connector and the second connector are respectively connected to the two ends of the optical jumper, the first tracker and the second tracker are respectively fixed on the optical jumper, the light source passes the light to the first tracker, and the second tracker will Send out light signals to attract people's attention and achieve tracking effect.

Using the optical jumper tracker, optical jumper, and optical jumper tracking method of the present invention can quickly find the two ends of the optical jumper, which is convenient for dealing with problematic optical jumpers, especially when the two ends of the optical jumper are in different spaces case.

Fast track fiber optic active connector, which meets the performance of conventional optical fiber active connectors, and at the same time is convenient for wiring and easy to operate. At the same time, when using the tracking function, the operation is simple, and the equipment maintenance skills are easy to master. Operators can complete the tracking requirements as long as they use the tracker.

The invention uses optical fiber to connect two trackers, no need to be powered on, safe and reliable, suitable for outdoor use, or coal mines and other places that require special equipment, all non-metallic structure, non-conductive, no lightning, high degree of visualization, easy to identify, soft, easy to use Bend to extend.

It is easy to use in a narrow space, and can be operated by one person without assistance or other special tools. It is convenient and easy to use, saving trouble and effort.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the optical jumper of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an optical jumper with a light source according to the present invention.

The names of the components in the figure are as follows:

1. First connector 2. First tracker 3. Optical cable 4. Second tracker 5. Second connector 6. Light source.

Detailed ways

The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

The principle of fast-tracking optical fiber active connector: on the basis of not changing the optical performance, mechanical performance, environmental performance, combustion performance, service life and other properties of the existing optical fiber active connector, the fast-tracking function of the optical fiber active connector is added , its tracking concept is to increase the optical signal on the connector of the optical fiber active connector to attract the attention of personnel and satisfy the tracking effect. When the problem is found, quickly and accurately locate the abnormal end of the optical fiber active connector.

Fast track fiber optic active connector, which meets the performance of conventional optical fiber active connectors, and at the same time is convenient for wiring and easy to operate. At the same time, when using the tracking function, the operation is simple, and the equipment maintenance skills are easy to master. Operators can complete the tracking requirements as long as they use the tracker.

The maintenance personnel in the computer room generally respond to the problem that it is difficult to quickly find the two ends of the abnormal optical fiber active connector. Solving this problem can greatly reduce their maintenance costs. From the analysis of market demand, the three major operators currently invite bids every year According to the publicized analysis of the quantity of optical fiber active connectors, if one-third of the amount is used in the computer room, at least 100 million optical fiber active connectors need to use this type of technology.

To sum up, fast-tracking optical fiber active connectors will be a revolution in optical fiber active connectors from the perspective of technology, principle, and market analysis.

Implementation example 1:

A passive visible light jumper tracker, including a first tracker and a second tracker, the first tracker and the second tracker are connected through an optical fiber, and the first tracker and the second tracker are light-transmitting Ferrule, when any one of the first tracker and the second tracker is illuminated, the other tracker is also illuminated. The light-transmitting ferrule is a ceramic ferrule or a plastic ferrule or a glass ferrule.

Implementation example 2:

An optical jumper, which includes the above-mentioned passive visible light jumper tracker, the first tracker and the second tracker are arranged at both ends of the optical jumper, and the optical fiber of the optical jumper tracker is set in the fiber optic cable. It also includes a first connector and a second connector arranged at both ends of the optical jumper. It also includes a light source connected to the first tracker or the second tracker. The light source is provided with a switch and a working indicator light.

Implementation example 3:

A method for performing optical jumper tracking using the above-mentioned optical jumper tracker,

Step 1: Set the first tracker and the second tracker at both ends of the optical jumper; the first tracker and the second tracker are connected by an optical fiber, and the optical fiber connecting the first tracker and the second tracker is set at inside the cable;

Step 2: Provide light source to the first tracker;

Step 3: Find the glowing second tracker. It also includes a first connector and a second connector arranged at both ends of the optical jumper. The light source is infrared visible light.

The above content is a further detailed description of the present invention in conjunction with specific preferred embodiments, and it cannot be assumed that the specific implementation of the present invention is limited to these descriptions. For those of ordinary skill in the technical field of the present invention, without departing from the concept of the present invention, some simple deduction or replacement can be made, which should be regarded as belonging to the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims (9)

1. light wire jumper tracker with visible light, it is characterized in that: comprise first tracker and second tracker, first tracker is connected by optical fiber with second tracker, described first tracker and second tracker are the printing opacity lock pin, when any one the logical visible light in first tracker and second tracker, another tracker is also sent out visible light.

2. the light wire jumper tracker of band visible light according to claim 1, it is characterized in that: described printing opacity lock pin is ceramic insertion core or plastics lock pin or glass lock pin.

3. light wire jumper with the visible light tracker, it is characterized in that: it comprises claim 1 or 2 described smooth wire jumper trackers, and first tracker and second tracker are arranged on the two ends of light wire jumper, and the optical fiber of described smooth wire jumper tracker is arranged in the optical cable.

4. the light wire jumper of band visible light tracker according to claim 3 is characterized in that: also comprise first connector and second connector that are arranged on light wire jumper two ends.

5. the light wire jumper of band visible light tracker according to claim 3, it is characterized in that: also comprise light source, described light source is connected with first tracker or second tracker.

6. the light wire jumper of band visible light tracker according to claim 5, it is characterized in that: described light source is provided with switch and relay indicating light.

7. a right to use requires the light wire jumper tracker of 1 or 2 band visible light tracker to carry out the method that the light wire jumper is followed the trail of, and it is characterized in that: step 1: the two ends that first tracker and second tracker are separately positioned on the light wire jumper; First tracker is connected by optical fiber with second tracker, and the optical fiber that connects first tracker and second tracker is arranged in the optical cable; Step 2: light source is provided for first tracker; Step 3: find the second luminous tracker.

8. method according to claim 7 is characterized in that: first connector and second connector that also comprise the light wire jumper two ends that are arranged on band visible light tracker.

9. method according to claim 7, it is characterized in that: described light source is infrared visible light.

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