Professional In-Lab Calibration Services

Fiber Optic and Test Equipment Calibration Services

Simbol Test Systems Inc. provides professional in-lab calibration services for supported fiber optic, optical, telecommunications, electronic and photonics test equipment. Calibration is performed using documented procedures, traceable reference standards and experienced technical staff.

Professional In-Lab Calibration

Simbol Test Systems provides calibration services for laboratories, telecommunications companies, manufacturers, research facilities, universities and field service organizations that rely on accurate and repeatable test equipment performance.

Supported instruments are calibrated in our laboratory using controlled procedures and calibrated reference instrumentation. Our calibration process is designed to verify applicable measurement functions against published specifications or established service procedures at the tested points.

Depending on the instrument category, calibration may include verification of optical power, wavelength accuracy, attenuation, linearity, stability, ripple and other applicable performance parameters.

Need calibration for an instrument that is not listed?
Contact Simbol Test Systems with the manufacturer, complete model number, installed options and calibration requirements. Our team will review the equipment and confirm available services.

Equipment We Commonly Calibrate

Simbol Test Systems provides calibration for many types of fiber optic, optical, telecommunications and laboratory test equipment. Commonly supported categories include:

Optical Measurement Equipment

  • Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSA)
  • Optical Power Meters (OPM)
  • Optical Power Sensors and Detector Heads
  • Optical Wavelength Meters
  • Multi-Wavelength Meters
  • Optical Loss Test Sets (OLTS)
  • Optical Return Loss Meters
  • Back Reflection Meters
  • Optical Multimeters
  • Optical Power and Energy Measurement Systems

Optical Sources and Attenuators

  • Tunable Laser Sources (TLS)
  • Fixed-Wavelength Optical Sources
  • Broadband Optical Sources
  • Amplified Spontaneous Emission Sources
  • Light-Emitting Diode Sources
  • Variable Optical Attenuators (VOA)
  • Programmable Optical Attenuators
  • Optical Attenuator Modules
  • Optical Switches and Switching Systems
  • Modular Optical Test Mainframes

Fiber Characterization and Field Equipment

  • Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers (OTDR)
  • Fiber Optic Certification Test Sets
  • Optical Light Sources
  • Visual Fault Locators (VFL)
  • Fiber Inspection Equipment
  • Chromatic Dispersion Analyzers
  • Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzers
  • Fiber Length and Loss Test Equipment
  • Fusion Splicers
  • Fiber Cleavers and Processing Equipment

High-Speed Optical and Laboratory Equipment

  • Digital Communications Analyzers (DCA)
  • Optical Sampling Oscilloscopes
  • Bit Error Ratio Testers (BERT)
  • Optical Modulation Analyzers
  • Optical Component Test Systems
  • Laser Diode Controllers
  • Laser Diode Current Sources
  • Thermoelectric Cooler Controllers
  • Electronic Loads and Power Supplies
  • Related Photonics Laboratory Instruments
Calibration availability varies by manufacturer and model.
Inclusion of an equipment category does not mean that every instrument, module or measurement function can be calibrated. Please submit the complete model number, installed options and calibration requirements for review.

Test Equipment Brands We Calibrate

Simbol Test Systems calibrates equipment from many established fiber optic, optical, telecommunications, electronic and photonics test equipment manufacturers.

Our service experience includes current, discontinued and legacy instruments represented on the Simbol Test Systems and AssetRelay websites. Common manufacturers and equipment brands include:

  • Acterna
  • Advantest
  • AFL
  • Agilent Technologies
  • Ando
  • Anritsu
  • Bristol Instruments
  • Burleigh
  • DiCon Fiberoptics
  • Digital Lightwave
  • EXFO
  • Fluke Networks
  • Fotec
  • General Photonics
  • Hewlett-Packard (HP)
  • ILX Lightwave
  • JDS Uniphase and JDSU
  • Keithley
  • Keysight Technologies
  • Luna Technologies
  • Melles Griot
  • NetTest
  • New Focus
  • Newport
  • Noyes
  • PhotonCom
  • Photonetics
  • Polatis
  • Quantifi Photonics
  • Santec
  • Tektronix
  • VIAVI Solutions
  • Yenista Optics
  • Yokogawa
Brand and model support varies.
Inclusion of a manufacturer does not guarantee calibration availability for every product, option or measurement function. Please provide the complete manufacturer, model number and service requirements so that calibration capability can be confirmed.

What May Be Included in Calibration?

The calibration procedure is selected according to the instrument category, supported functions, available specifications and requested service scope. Depending on the equipment, calibration may include:

  • Optical power accuracy verification
  • Wavelength accuracy verification
  • Attenuation accuracy testing
  • Power meter linearity verification
  • Source output power measurements
  • Source stability measurements
  • Insertion loss and optical path verification
  • Testing at applicable wavelengths
  • Applicable ripple or flatness measurements
  • Functional verification of supported features
  • Adjustment or realignment, when applicable
  • Calibration documentation preparation

Not every test applies to every instrument. The final calibration scope is determined by the equipment design, supported functions, available specifications and customer requirements.

Documented and Traceable Calibration

Instrumentation used during calibration is traceable to N.I.S.T. (National Institute of Standards and Technology) or C.N.R.C. (National Research Council Canada), where applicable.

Following successful calibration, equipment may be returned with a calibration label, calibration certificate and related calibration data. Available documentation depends on the equipment, calibration scope and selected service.

Calibration documentation may identify the instrument, manufacturer, model number, serial number, calibration date, service performed and applicable measurement results.

Traceability:
Reference instrumentation used during calibration is traceable to N.I.S.T. or C.N.R.C., where applicable. Please identify any specific certificate, measurement data or documentation requirements when requesting a quotation.

What Happens If the Instrument Does Not Pass Calibration?

If an instrument does not meet the applicable calibration criteria, Simbol Test Systems can evaluate the failure condition and determine whether adjustment, realignment, maintenance or repair may be required.

When additional corrective work is required, we can provide diagnostic findings and a repair quotation for approval before proceeding. No additional repair work will be performed until the quotation has been approved.

Calibration and repair are handled as separate service stages.
If corrective work is required, the repair requirements and applicable charges will be communicated for approval.

Why Choose Simbol Test Systems?

Professional In-Lab Calibration

Supported calibrations are performed in our laboratory using documented procedures and suitable reference instrumentation.

Optical Equipment Experience

Our calibration services focus on fiber optic, optical, telecommunications and photonics test and measurement equipment.

Current and Legacy Equipment Support

Many current, discontinued and legacy instruments can be evaluated, subject to model condition and available calibration capabilities.

Documented Results

Completed calibration services may include a calibration certificate, calibration label, calibration data and applicable traceability information.

Repair Support When Required

If an instrument does not pass calibration, we can evaluate the repair requirements and provide a quotation for approval.

To help us prepare your calibration quotation, please include:
  • Manufacturer and complete model number
  • Quantity of instruments
  • Serial numbers, if available
  • Installed options, modules or detector heads
  • Connector type, when applicable
  • Required wavelengths or measurement parameters
  • Required due date or turnaround expectations
  • Certificate, calibration data or documentation requirements

Calibration Service FAQs

What types of test equipment can Simbol calibrate?

Simbol Test Systems calibrates many types of fiber optic, optical, telecommunications and photonics test equipment, including Optical Spectrum Analyzers, Optical Power Meters, Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers, wavelength meters, Tunable Laser Sources, Variable Optical Attenuators and optical switches.

Is calibration performed in-house?

Yes. Supported calibration work is performed in our laboratory by experienced technical staff using documented procedures and calibrated reference instrumentation.

Will I receive a calibration certificate?

Following successful calibration, the equipment may be returned with a calibration certificate, calibration label and related calibration data. Available documentation depends on the equipment and selected service.

Are calibration measurements traceable?

Instrumentation used during calibration is traceable to N.I.S.T. or C.N.R.C., where applicable.

Can Simbol calibrate discontinued test equipment?

Many discontinued and legacy instruments can be evaluated. Calibration availability depends on the manufacturer, model, installed options, equipment condition, available specifications and required measurements.

What happens if my instrument does not pass calibration?

If an instrument does not meet the applicable calibration criteria, Simbol can evaluate the failure condition and provide a repair quotation for approval. No additional repair work will be performed without approval.

Request a Calibration Quote

Complete the form below with the manufacturer, model number, installed options and required calibration parameters. Our team will review your request and provide available calibration options.

Our team will review your request and respond as soon as possible during regular business hours.

Your information is used to review and respond to your calibration request. We do not share your contact details except as necessary to provide the requested services or as required by law.

Contact Simbol Test Systems

Contact Simbol Test Systems for fiber optic test equipment calibration services

Postal Address

616 Rue Auguste-Mondoux
Gatineau, QC, Canada
J9J 3K3

Business Phone

Toll-Free: tel:+186639662481-866-396-6248

Worldwide: tel:+18197707771+1 819-770-7771

Fax: +1 819-770-7772

Email

sales@simbol.ca

Calibration Support

Our team can confirm supported equipment, calibration parameters, documentation requirements and expected turnaround. Please request shipping instructions before sending equipment to our facility.

Privacy Contact

In accordance with Quebec privacy legislation, Annie Drouin serves as our Privacy Officer and can be reached at hr@simbol.ca or tel:+18197707771+1 819-770-7771.

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