ODS provides patented Cloud OTDR systems for fiber optic measurement, continuous network monitoring, and fast fault localisation across FTTX, backbone, data centre, and offshore networks.
Optical Development Solutions (ODS) specialises in advanced fiber optic measurement and network monitoring solutions. Its patented Cloud OTDR platform provides a versatile system for both final acceptance testing of fiber optic connections and continuous network monitoring. The solution enables real-time fault detection and precise fault localisation, helping network operators maintain performance and reliability across a wide range of fiber optic network environments.
Empower your handheld OTDR device with the cloudOTDR plugin addon. With an integrated 12-port switch and remote control via our mobile app, it is the ideal companion for installation work, troubleshooting, and quality control. Currently compatible with the Anritsu MT9085 (other models coming soon).
The perfect fiber testing companion. Featuring remote operation via our mobile app, an integrated 12-port switch, and 4G/LAN connectivity, the cloudOTDR Lite substantially increases technician efficiency during installation, troubleshooting, and quality control.
The ultimate solution for testing and managing large networks. Designed for high volumes, with unique external switch capabilities to control both local and remote switches — enabling complex topologies with switches behind switches. This makes the cloudOTDR Pro the ideal choice for organizations that require a robust and flexible solution for their network management!
VFL only device with an integrated 60 port switch. This device is mainly targeted to customers which want to do a full visual test of their network to find and correct cross connected fibers. It can also be used for fiber identification when patching large numbers of connections.
The perfect companion for the cloudOTDR to expand the number of ports of your OTDR. Available from 12 to 144 ports and deployable locally or in a remote location.
Multiple launch fiber stacks can be required for main units that are equipped with switches with larger amounts of channels. For applications where a launch fiber is unnecessary, a fanout kit can be used instead.
Essential for every OTDR measurement is the launch fiber. Available in single, double, triple, or quadruple fibers with a variety of connectors and custom lengths.
The cloudOTDR system has been developed to be as versatile as possible, so the possible applications are numerous. The centralised nature of our solution, combined with remote control and flexible switching, lets us serve projects from small to large scale — from data centres to offshore, from FTTH to fault finding, and everything in between.
FTTX (Fiber to the X) encompasses various fiber network topologies — such as FTTH, FTTO, FTTB, and FTTC — each designed to bring high-speed connectivity closer to the end user. As these networks expand, efficient testing and monitoring of the optical infrastructure becomes critical.
cloudOTDR enables centralised, remote-controlled OTDR testing across all FTTX scenarios. In FTTH deployments the cloudOTDR unit is installed at the central distribution point, and field technicians initiate measurements directly from the customer premises. The automated analysis engine evaluates trace data in real time, delivering pass/fail results based on predefined thresholds.
This eliminates the need for an OTDR specialist to be physically present at the central office, freeing expert resources to support multiple projects remotely. cloudOTDR streamlines last-mile validation, accelerates troubleshooting, and enhances scalability across fiber rollouts.
The ability to control the OTDR remotely using a mobile phone simplifies the fault-finding process so it can be performed by a single technician. After connecting the hardware to one end of the faulty fiber, the mobile app can be used to perform measurements remotely whenever required. In the near future, real-time measurements will also be possible, further accommodating the fault-finding process.
With the monitoring functionality offered by the cloudOTDR platform, large numbers of fibers can be periodically monitored. When user-defined thresholds are exceeded, alarms are generated through different media such as in-app notifications, e-mail messages, and physical alarm systems like an alarm light or sounder. The monitoring functionality is currently used in an offshore cable-laying setting, but is applicable anywhere the integrity of a live fiber must be guarded.
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