What Is Fiber Certification?_
Fiber certification is the formal testing and documentation process that verifies a fiber optic cabling installation meets performance standards (TIA-568, ISO 11801). Certification includes insertion loss testing, return loss testing, length verification, and polarity verification for every link. Certified installations receive test reports that serve as acceptance documentation and warranty prerequisites.
Technical Details
Fiber certification uses calibrated test equipment (power meters, light sources, OTDR) to verify that every installed link meets the applicable standard. The certification process tests each link at the operating wavelength(s), measures insertion loss against the calculated link budget, verifies polarity (ensuring transmit connects to receive), confirms length is within maximum channel distance, and documents all results in a standardized format. Certification testers store results digitally and generate reports showing pass/fail status for each link. This documentation becomes the baseline reference for the facility and is required for manufacturer warranties on structured cabling systems.
How Leviathan Systems Works with Fiber Certification
Leviathan Systems delivers complete fiber certification documentation for every deployment, including per-link test reports, cable maps, and as-built drawings that serve as the facility's baseline reference.