Line Sweep testing and PIM are very different tests. Both are very important and accurate measures of a cell site’s ability to provide service and perform optimally.Line sweeping measures the signal losses and reflections of the transmission system.PIM testing is a measure of construction quality and poor quality will result in self-interference.
ODTR Testing: An Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) testing is important and instrument used by carriers to certify the performance of new fiber optics links and detect problems with existing fiber links.
Sweep, PIM, and Fiber OTDR Testing on tier one wireless carrier sites, multiple technologies
Sweep test of antennas and coax RF jumpers (Insertion Loss, Return Loss, Distance to Fault) PIM Test of antennas and coax RF jumpers
Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) Test on fiber cable
All testing will be conducted utilizing Customer approved
All test results will be captured in test equipment’s format, downloaded to computer/laptop. Use test equipment‐related software as needed to convert files to pdf format.
For 850/PCS Swaps: Pre & Post Sweep and PIM test all existing lines Completing job related documentation and record keeping.
Keeping informed on and wearing as warranted, Personal Protective Equipment
