Fluke Networks Single Mode TRC Kit 2M (2 SC/LC, 2 LC/LC) Metal

TRCs are used for certifying cabling systems to ANSI/TIA, ISO/IEC and IEEE standards.

They are terminated with reference grade connectors per ANSI/TIA-526-14-C and IEC 61280-4-2.

These standards specify multimode connectors having a mated loss of ≤ 0.10 dB.

The TIA version for singlemode does not specify it at this time but can be found in ISO/IEC 14763-3, where again a reference grade connector must be used having a mated loss of ≤ 0.20 dB.

Why use a TRC? If you are installing low loss connectors, those connectors may have a loss of ≤ 0.15 dB.

So testing it with a connector that has a loss greater than 0.15 dB will yield a pessimistic result.

More importantly, if your link is an engineered link operating to custom test limits - you could be failing a perfectly good link.

Another advantage is consistent and predictable results - something installers often complain about when certifying a cabling system.