Tempo launches connected fiber power and loss test line

Tempo has introduced the T5600 optical power meters and T5800 stabilized light sources, along with pre-paired kits, for documented fiber testing across FTTH, PON, CATV, enterprise and data center networks. The new family adds Bluetooth data capture, high-power measurement options and matched source-meter combinations aimed at speeding field work.

Why it matters: - Fiber technicians need accurate power and loss readings that can be documented quickly in the field. - The new T5600 and T5800 family is aimed at reducing setup time and manual reporting across FTTH, PON, MSO/CATV, enterprise, data center and maintenance work. - Pre-paired kits give contractors a ready-to-use meter-and-source combination for specific applications.

What happened: - Tempo launched the T5600 Series Optical Power Meters and T5800 Series Stabilized Light Sources on Nov. 3, 2026. - The products are designed as a matched family for power measurement, insertion-loss testing and field documentation. - Tempo also began offering pre-paired T5600/T5800 test kits in matched carry cases.

The details: - The T5600 Series includes two InGaAs optical power meters. - The T5610 covers a +6 to −60 dBm measurement range for standard telecommunications and fiber applications. - The T5620 High Power OPM extends the upper range to +26 dBm for amplified MSO/CATV and other high-power optical networks. - Both meters offer ±0.09 dB calibration accuracy. - Both meters are calibrated at 10 wavelengths from 850 to 1650 nm. - Supported wavelengths include those used for PON, XGS-PON and out-of-band fiber monitoring. - The T5600 Series connects by Bluetooth to Tempo’s free Field Capture app. - The app can capture readings without manual entry. - The app can associate test results with GPS location, timestamp and technician ID. - The app can organize results by job and unit, check pass/fail thresholds in the field and export CSV files. - The T5600 Series also includes 500-reading internal memory, tone detection from 200 to 2500 Hz and up to 300 hours of typical battery life. - The T5800 Series is built for insertion-loss testing with the T5600 meters. - The T5820 is a 1310/1550 nm dual-laser singlemode source for FTTH, outside plant and enterprise applications. - The T5825 is a 850/1300 nm dual-LED multimode source for data center and LAN applications. - The T5830 is a 1310/1490/1550 nm triple-laser singlemode source for GPON/PON testing. - The T5835 is a 1310/1550/1625 nm triple-laser singlemode source for out-of-band and live-fiber maintenance applications. - Laser models provide output adjustment over a 3 dB range in 0.1 dB steps. - The series supports 270 Hz, 1 kHz and 2 kHz modulation. - The series supports multi-fiber identification for up to 12 fibers. - Tempo said the T5600 paired with the T5800 creates a complete platform for documented loss testing across singlemode, multimode, PON and maintenance applications. - Available kit configurations cover standard singlemode telco, high-power MSO, PON, multimode, 1625 nm and combined singlemode/multimode testing. - The instruments are supplied together in a matched carry case. - The products have rugged field-ready designs with IP54 protection, AA battery operation, USB-C power capability and a three-year warranty. - Tempo said the T5600 and T5800 series are available now through Tempo Communications and authorized distributors.

Between the lines: - The launch pushes fiber test gear toward more connected workflows, with automatic data capture replacing manual note-taking. - The pre-paired kits suggest Tempo is targeting crews that want fewer compatibility decisions and faster deployment in the field. - The inclusion of high-power and 1625 nm options signals an attempt to cover both everyday installs and specialized maintenance work.

What's next: - Technicians and contractors can buy the new meters, sources and kits now through Tempo Communications and authorized distributors. - The main test for the product line will be whether its app-based documentation and matched kits save enough time to become a standard field workflow. - Broader adoption will likely depend on how well the series fits mixed network environments that span telecom, CATV, data center and maintenance use cases.