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September 2002, Rev. 7 10/10 ©2002-2010 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. OF-500 OptiFiber Technical Reference Handbook ® Certifying OTDR ...
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... Fluke Networks authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke Networks. Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke Networks authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price. ...
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This notice applies to portions of the software used in this product. Copyright © 1982, 1986, 1990, 1993 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, ...
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... Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted Overview of Features ...................................................................................................... 1-1 Registration ...................................................................................................................... 1-2 Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information .................................................... 1-2 Contacting Fluke Networks ............................................................................................. 1-3 Unpacking ........................................................................................................................ 1-3 Model OF-500-01 ........................................................................................................ 1-3 Model OF-500-02 ........................................................................................................ 1-4 Model OF-500-03 ........................................................................................................ 1-4 Model OF-500-10 ........................................................................................................ 1-5 Model OF-500-13 ........................................................................................................ 1-5 Model OF-500-15 ........................................................................................................ 1-6 Model OF-500-35 ........................................................................................................ 1-6 Model OF-500-45 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Basic Features ................................................................................................................... 1-12 Front Panel Features ................................................................................................... 1-12 Side and Top Panel Features ...................................................................................... 1-14 The HOME Screen ....................................................................................................... 1-16 Using the Setup Menus ............................................................................................... 1-18 Checking the Software and Hardware Versions ...
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Cleaning Connector Ends ....................................................................................... 2-4 Testing Your Reference Test Cords and Launch Fiber ................................................... 2-5 General Test Settings ....................................................................................................... 2-5 Selecting a Test Mode ................................................................................................ 2-5 Selecting a Fiber Type ................................................................................................. 2-5 Viewing Fiber Properties ............................................................................................ 2-6 Selecting a Test ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Required Equipment ................................................................................................... 2-17 Step 1: Selecting Loss/Length Test Mode ................................................................... 2-17 Step 2: Selecting a Fiber Type .................................................................................... 2-17 Step 3: Configuring the Loss/Length Test ................................................................. 2-18 Step 4: Setting the Reference ...
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Settings for OTDR Tests .............................................................................................. 3-9 OTDR Connection Quality ............................................................................................... 3-13 Progress Screen for Extended Test Times (OFTM-573x Modules) ................................. 3-15 Running the OTDR Test ................................................................................................... 3-16 Looking at OTDR Test Results ......................................................................................... 3-20 Reading the SUMMARY Screen ................................................................................. 3-20 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Chapter 5 Using the FaultMap Function Running the Test .............................................................................................................. 5-1 FaultMap Diagram Features ............................................................................................ 5-4 Chapter 6 Using the FiberInspector Option Using the Probe ............................................................................................................... 6-2 FiberInspector Image Examples ...................................................................................... 6-6 Getting ...
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Testing in Loopback Mode .............................................................................................. 7-20 Setting the Reference in Loopback Mode ................................................................. 7-22 Running the Test in Loopback Mode ........................................................................ 7-24 Loopback Mode Test Results ...................................................................................... 7-24 Testing in Far End Source Mode ..................................................................................... 7-28 Required Equipment ................................................................................................... 7-28 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Power Meter Results ........................................................................................................ 9-5 If the Power Reading is Low ........................................................................................... 9-6 Chapter 10 Memory Functions About Saving Tests .......................................................................................................... 10-1 Memory Capacity and Card Sizes Supported ................................................................. 10-2 Formatting a Memory ...
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Copying Settings with LinkWare ........................................................................... 12-5 Copying Settings with a Memory Card ................................................................. 12-5 Optical Connector Care ............................................................................................. 12-5 Replacing Reference Test Cords and Launch Fibers .................................................. 12-6 Replacing the Battery ................................................................................................. 12-6 Cleaning ...................................................................................................................... 12-6 Storage ........................................................................................................................ 12-6 Calibration ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook FiberInspector Probe Specifications ........................................................................... 12-28 Regulatory Information .............................................................................................. 12-29 Appendix A Test Method Reference Table Appendix B Loss Test Methods Introduction ..................................................................................................................... B-1 1 Jumper Method ............................................................................................................ B-2 2 Jumper Method ............................................................................................................ B-4 ...
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Figure 1-1. Battery Pack Feature............................................................................................................. 1-9 1-2. Removing the Module .......................................................................................................... 1-11 1-3. Front Panel Features ............................................................................................................. 1-12 1-4. Side and Top Panel Features ................................................................................................ 1-14 1-5. Home Screen for OTDR with Loss/Length Option............................................................... 1-16 1-6. The SETUP Screen.................................................................................................................. 1-18 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Figure 3-8. Progress Screen for Extended Test Times (OFTM-573x Modules)....................................... 3-15 3-9. Equipment for OTDR Tests ................................................................................................... 3-16 3-10. Connecting the OTDR to Installed Fiber (no receive fiber) ................................................ 3-17 3-11. Connecting the ...
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Figure 7-7. Smart Remote Mode Test Connections (1 Jumper Method) .............................................. 7-17 7-8. Equipment for Testing in Loopback Mode.......................................................................... 7-21 7-9. Loopback Mode Reference Connections (1 Jumper Method)............................................ 7-23 7-10. Loopback Mode Test Connections (1 Jumper Method) ..................................................... 7-25 7-11. ...
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Table 2-1. International Electrical Symbols.................................................................................................... 2-1 2-2. Job Settings ................................................................................................................ 2-8 2-3. Solving Problems with Fiber ID Lists .......................................................................... 2-26 3-1. Settings for OTDR Tests ............................................................................................. 3-9 3-2. OTDR SUMMARY Screen Features .............................................................................. 3-20 3-3. Event Table Features .................................................................................................. 3-28 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Table 7-9. Far End Source Mode RESULTS Screen Features ......................................................... 7-35 7-10. Diagnosing Loss/Length Test Failures ......................................................................... 7-37 7-11. Main Tester Results for FindFiber Test (Smart Remote Mode) ................................... 7-40 10-1. Memory Status ...
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Note While this manual describes specific operating procedures for the OptiFiber tester, the fiber test methods described are provided only as guidelines. Your test methods may vary. Overview of Features The OF-500 OptiFiber ™ Certifying OTDR (hereafter referred to as ...
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... LinkWare Stats option generates browsable, graphical reports of cable test statistics. 1-2 Registration Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives you access to valuable information on product updates, troubleshooting tips, and other support services. To register, fill out the online registration form on the Fluke Networks website at www ...
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... Contacting Fluke Networks Note If you contact Fluke Networks about your tester, have the tester's software and hardware version numbers available if possible. www.flukenetworks.com support@flukenetworks.com +1-425-446-4519 • Australia: 61 (2) 8850-3333 or 61 (3) 9329 0244 • Beijing: 86 (10) 6512-3435 • Brazil: 11 3759-7600 • Canada: 1-800-363-5853 • ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Model OF-500-02 • OF-500 OptiFiber tester with battery pack • OFTM-5611B multimode OTDR module with power meter option • 62.5/125 µm multimode launch fiber (gray zipper), 100 m, SC/SC • Two 62.5/125 µm ...
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Model OF-500-10 • OF-500 OptiFiber tester with battery pack • OFTM-5612B multimode OTDR module with power meter and loss/length options • OFTM-5352 FiberInspector Video Probe (250X/400X) with adapter tip kit • 62.5/125 µm multimode launch fiber (gray zipper), 100 m, ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Model OF-500-15 • OF-500 OptiFiber tester with battery pack • OFTM-5612B multimode OTDR module with power meter and loss/length options • DTX Smart Remote with DTX-MFM2 multimode fiber module and interchangeable SC adapter ...
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Hard carrying case for tester • Memory card • USB memory card reader • USB cable for PC communications • AC adapter • Users Manual • Product Manuals CD • LinkWare Software CD Model OF-500-45 • OF-500 OptiFiber tester ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Powering the Tester * W Warning Read the safety information at the beginning of Chapter 2 before using the tester. You can power the tester with the ac adapter included or with the ...
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Figure 1-1. Battery Pack Feature 1 Getting Acquainted Powering the Tester ajt20f.eps 1-9 ...
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... Restart the tester to apply the new language. Additional languages for the tester may be available with software updates available on the Fluke Networks website. Use LinkWare software to install or remove languages. See “Updating the Tester’s Software” in Chapter 11 for details. 1-10 Removing and Installing the Module The tester’ ...
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Figure 1-2. Removing the Module ajt56f.eps 1 Getting Acquainted Verifying Operation 1-11 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Basic Features The following sections describe the tester's basic features and introduce the tester's menu system. Front Panel Features Figure 1-3 describes the tester’s front panel features. 1- PTI IBER F1 ...
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A LCD display with backlight and adjustable brightness Saves test results on the removable memory card or in internal memory Shows the test records saved on the memory card or in internal memory. D ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Side and Top Panel Features Figure 1-4 describes the tester’s connectors and other features on the side and top panels. 1-14 Figure 1-4. Side and Top Panel Features ajt14f.eps ...
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A Connector for the ac adapter. The LED turns on when the adapter is connected to ac power. B USB port for uploading test reports and downloading software updates from the tester. See the ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook The HOME Screen The HOME screen shows important test and job settings you might need to change to configure the tester for your needs. Figure 1-5. Home Screen for OTDR with Loss/Length Option ...
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A Model number of the installed module. B The current date and time. C Owner’s logo. See “Changing the Logo on the HOME Screen” on page 1-26. D Battery status icon. For more information about the F battery, press ; ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Using the Setup Menus S To access the tester’s settings press introduces the SETUP menus. 1-18 To copy settings between testers, see page 12-5. . Figure 1-18 Figure 1-6. The SETUP Screen ajt17f.eps ...
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A The settings available on the current tab. Note To see details about a setting, highlight the setting; H then press . Use Tab and Tab to move among tabs on the SETUP screen. C Tabs for ...
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... The software version information includes the date the software was compiled at the factory. To determine if your tester needs a software update visit the Fluke Networks website to see if an update is available. If "Unknown" is shown for the module software version the module software is probably quite old. Update the module software to the latest version ...
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To mark a topic for quick access later press Bookmark when the topic you want to mark is displayed. You can place multiple bookmarks bookmarked topic press while viewing help; then select the bookmark from ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Using the Internal Memory Internal memory lets you continue saving results if you run out of memory card space. Internal memory is in the mainframe (rather than in the module) and is retained ...
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EXIT Esc Esc Shift Figure 1-8. ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Setting User Preferences The following sections describe settings you may want to change when you first start using the tester. Changing the Date, Time, and Numeric Formats To set the date and time: ...
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Using the Power Down Timer The power down timer turns off the tester after a selected period of inactivity. Halfway through the timer period, the tester beeps, the screen dims, and the tester enters a low-power mode. Thirty seconds before ...
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... OptiFiber Options; then press . Additional options may be available with software updates. To see details about the available options press the OPTIFIBER OPTIONS screen. To enable an option contact Fluke Networks to get a registration key; then select the option on the OPTIFIBER OPTIONS screen to enter the key. H from ...
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... The LinkWare Stats Statistical Report option for LinkWare software provides statistical analysis of cable test reports and generates browsable, graphical reports. LinkWare software includes a demo version of LinkWare Stats. Contact Fluke Networks or visit the Fluke Networks website for more information on LinkWare Stats. Getting Acquainted About LinkWare and LinkWare Stats Software ...
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Safety Information Table 2-1 shows the international electrical symbols used on the tester or in this manual. Getting Started Testing Fiber Table 2-1. International Electrical Symbols X Warning: Risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. W Warning or Caution: ...
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... Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures not stated herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. • Use only ac adapters approved by Fluke Networks for use with the OptiFiber tester to charge the battery or power the tester. • Do not use the tester damaged. Inspect the tester before use. ...
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... Never remove the memory card while the memory card’s LED is on. Doing so can corrupt the data on the card. • Memory cards may be lost, damaged, or accidentally formatted, resulting in data loss. Therefore, Fluke Networks recommends saving no more than one day’s worth of test results on a memory card. 2 2-3 ...
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... Dry the connector with a dry swab by twisting it around in the connector times. 4 Inspect connectors with a fiber microscope, such as the ™ Fluke Networks FiberInspector Video Microscope before making connections. 2-4 Cleaning Fiber Adapters Periodically clean fiber adapters with a swab and fiber optic solvent. Dry with a dry swab before use. ...
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Testing Your Reference Test Cords and Launch Fiber You should test your reference test cords and launch fiber before each job. Use another set of known-good cords to set a reference and run an Autotest on each patch cord and ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook You can also create custom fiber types based on specific needs. Custom types are marked with asterisks (*) in the fiber type list create a custom fiber type, press C Custom ...
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Viewing Test Limits To see the values of a test limit that includes the fiber type selected on the Cable tab, do the following Press ; then select a test’s tab. 2 Select TEST LIMIT. 3 Highlight a ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Setting COMPANY The customer name, job site, job work order, or other job identifier. OPERATOR The name of the OptiFiber user. CURRENT FOLDER The destination for tests you save. You can save tests ...
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Changing the Index of Refraction The index of refraction is the ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to the speed of light in a fiber. The tester uses the index of refraction to determine fiber length. You ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Tutorial: Preparing to Save Tests The tutorial in this section guides you through setting up the tester to save tests. Step 1: Creating a List of Sequential Fiber IDs This step assumes the ...
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Step 2: Setting Up a Job Folder You can organize test results on the memory card by setting up a folder for each job, as follows: 2-1 Insert a formatted memory card into the tester. S 2-2 Press ; then ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook 2-12 A The characters available for use. To select a character to enter in the text box, use LMKN The character is entered to the left of the cursor. ...
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Tutorial: Running an OTDR Test The tutorial in this section familiarizes you with the tester by guiding you through the following tasks: • Using the tester’s menu system • Connecting the tester to a cable • Running an OTDR test ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Step 1: Selecting Auto OTDR Mode On the HOME screen, verify that Auto OTDR appears in the upper-left corner of the screen does not, press Change Test; then select Auto OTDR. ...
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Figure 2-2. Typical OTDR Connections and Trace Features Getting Started Testing Fiber Tutorial: Running an OTDR Test 2 ajt21f.eps 2-15 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Step 5: Viewing the Results The tester offers the following views of OTDR test results: • The SUMMARY screen, shown when the test is finished, tells you if the cabling passed or failed ...
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Tutorial: Running a Loss/Length Test This section familiarizes you with the basic operation of the loss/length option by guiding you through a loss/length test in Smart Remote mode. Required Equipment • One OptiFiber tester set up as follows: OFTM-5612B or ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Step 3: Configuring the Loss/Length Test Do the following on the tester you will use to initiate tests (the main tester) and on the remote tester where indicated: E 3-1 From the SETUP ...
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Figure 2-3. Smart Remote Mode Reference Connections Getting Started Testing Fiber Tutorial: Running a Loss/Length Test 2 ajt05f.eps 2-19 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Step 5: Running the Test 5-1 Make the connections for a Smart Remote mode test, as shown in Figure 2-4. Connect the main unit to the cabling end identified as END 1 on ...
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Figure 2-4. Smart Remote Mode Test Connections Getting Started Testing Fiber Tutorial: Running a Loss/Length Test 2 ajt08f.eps 2-21 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Fiber ID Options You can create or select fiber IDs as follows: • You can create an ID after you press also highlight a used or unused list; then press ...
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Creating a List of Sequential IDs The tester includes templates for creating a list of sequential fiber IDs. Three of these templates meet the ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A standard for documenting cabling installations, as summarized in the next section. A fourth template lets ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook About ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A Fiber IDs The following sections give basic examples of the 606-A IDs. For detailed information, including ID formats for other elements in cabling installations, contact the TIA to purchase a copy ...
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Using Downloaded Fiber IDs Use LinkWare software to create and download ID lists from the tester. Downloaded ID lists are associated with a folder name you select when you download the list from a PC, but are ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Solving Problems with Fiber ID Lists Table 2-3 gives solutions to some typical problems you may have with fiber ID lists. Problem The ID sequence is invalid. Verify that the types of characters ...
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Adding Comments to Test Results D After you run a test, you can press add a comment to the results. You can select predefined comments or create a new comment. The comment list is stored in the mainframe, not in ...
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W * Warning Read the safety information at the beginning of Chapter 2 before using the OTDR. Using the OTDR Setting Up for OTDR Testing For information on configuring the tester's job settings, such as fiber IDs and folders for ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Cleaning the OTDR Connector Use a dry, optical-grade wipe to clean the OTDR connector. Figure 3-1 shows how to remove the OTDR adapter to access the connector ferrule. The OTDR port connection quality ...
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... OVERALL LOSS and FIBER LENGTH include the loss and length of the launch and receive fibers, unless you use the launch fiber compensation function. Fluke Networks recommends that you use launch and receive fibers. You should also use launch/receive fiber compensation to remove the effects of these fibers from the OTDR measurements ...
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... Hybrid launch fibers with various connector styles are available from Fluke Networks. Compensating for Launch and Receive Fibers The launch fiber compensation function marks the end of the launch fiber and the beginning of the receive fiber, if used, on OTDR traces and labels these events in the event table. It also removes these fibers’ ...
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Clean the tester's OTDR port and launch fiber connectors. 5 Connect the launch fibers to the tester's OTDR port as shown on the screen and in Figure 3-2, 3-3, or 3-4; then t press . 6 The tester attempts ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Figure 3-2. Launch Only Compensation Connections 3-6 ajt51f.eps Figure 3-3. Launch + Receive Compensation Connections ajt52f.eps ...
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Figure 3-4. Launch + Fiber + Receive Compensation Connections Using the OTDR Setting Up for OTDR Testing ajt53f.eps 3 3-7 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Launch fiber length End of launch fiber Measurement is relative to the end of the launch fiber Figure 3-5. OTDR Trace with Launch Compensation Enabled 3-8 Receive fiber length Beginning of receive fiber ...
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Settings for OTDR Tests Table 3-1 describes the settings that apply to OTDR tests. SETUP Tab Setting Job tab Job settings Cable tab FIBER TYPE Table 3-1. Settings for OTDR Tests Description Before you run a test you will save, ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook SETUP Tab Setting Cable tab MANUAL CABLE SETTINGS n BACKSCATTER * For singlemode modules, the 30 km range and an n value greater than 1.52 cause an error. These settings produce propagation times ...
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SETUP Tab Setting OTDR tab TEST LIMIT OTDR tab WAVELENGTH LAUNCH COMPENSATION OTDR PLOT GRID Table 3-1. Settings for OTDR Tests (cont.) Description The tester compares the OTDR test results to the selected test limit to produce PASS/FAIL results. You ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook SETUP Tab Setting OTDR tab RANGE RESOLUTION (OFTM-56xxB) PULSE WIDTH OFTM-57xx: AVERAGING TIME LOSS THRESHOLD On Set Launch Fiber Functions Compensation menu 3-12 Table 3-1. Settings for OTDR Tests (cont.) Description These settings ...
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OTDR Connection Quality When you run an OTDR test, the tester determines the quality of OTDR port connection (Figure 3-6). If the gauge is in the Poor range, you should clean the OTDR port and the fiber connector. Use a ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Figure 3-7. Traces Showing Good and Bad OTDR Connections 3-14 ajt34f.eps ...
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Progress Screen for Extended Test Times (OFTM-573x Modules) When the test time exceeds 15 seconds, a tester with an OFTM-573x module shows the developing trace along with the progress indicator. Figure 3-8 shows an example of this screen. The tester ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Running the OTDR Test Figure 3-9 shows the equipment needed for OTDR tests. To run the OTDR test do the following: 1 Verify that the settings described in Table 3-1 are appropriate. 2 ...
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Figure 3-10. Connecting the OTDR to Installed Fiber (no receive fiber) 3 Using the OTDR Running the OTDR Test ajt32f.eps 3-17 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Figure 3-11. Connecting the OTDR to Installed Fiber (with receive fiber) 3-18 ajt01f.eps ...
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Figure 3-12. Connecting the OTDR to Spooled Cable 3 Using the OTDR Running the OTDR Test ajt33f.eps 3-19 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Looking at OTDR Test Results The tester offers three different views of OTDR test results: a summary, an event table, and an OTDR trace. Item PASS/FAIL PASS: All test results are within limits. ...
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Item OVERALL LOSS The end-to-end loss of the cabling, excluding the OTDR connection and the end event. The loss does not include launch and receive fibers if launch and receive fiber compensation are enabled. Note that OVERALL LOSS does not ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Reading the OTDR Trace A To see the OTDR trace, press View Trace from the OTDR SUMMARY screen or EVENT TABLE Figure 3-13. OTDR Trace Screen (launch compensation ...
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A Wavelength for the trace and the End setting on the Job tab in SETUP. If the test ran at two wavelengths, press A to switch wavelengths. You can set the wavelengths on the OTDR tab in Setup. B Magnification ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook 3- Figure 3-14. Typical OTDR Trace Features 5 6 ajt15f.eps ...
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A Reflective event caused by the OTDR connection. B Reflective event caused by the first connection in the cabling. This trace was produced using launch fiber compensation, so the end of the launch fiber is marked with a dashed line. ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Using the Measurement Cursor You can use the cursor on the OTDR trace to measure distances and losses along the cabling. The cursor position and readouts are stored with saved results. As you ...
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Zooming the Trace The zoom function lets you magnify the trace horizontally or vertically. To zoom the trace, do the following Use to place the cursor near the feature you want E to magnify. (Press first if necessary ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Reading the Event Table To see a list of the events along the cabling, press Events. Table 3-3 describes the features of the event table. Item LOCATION The distance to the event, measured ...
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Item EVENT TYPE What the event appears to be. See Table 3-4 for details on event types. STATUS PASS: The event’s loss is less than the limit for both wavelengths. • FAIL: The event’s loss exceeds the limit at one ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Event Types The tester analyzes events on the trace and assigns a type to each event. Table 3-4 describes the events the tester can identify. Event REFLECTION A pulse of light reflected back ...
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Event HIDDEN The event is detected, but not enough information is available to measure its loss The event is within the separately from the previous event. Since the hidden event’s loss can’t be determined, attenuation deadzone of the it is ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Event Tip: On some traces with multiple ghosts, only the first ghost may be identified in the GHOST SOURCE A reflective event that is causing a ghost. Caused by a dirty or unseated ...
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Event GAINER Caused by a splice between two fibers with different backscatter coefficients, numerical An apparent gain in the apertures, core diameters, or mode field diameters. strength of the returned Check the fiber type on either side of the splice. ...
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... No fiber is attached to the OTDR port, the fiber is too short, or there is a bad connector or broken fiber somewhere near the tester. Check for bad connections and broken fibers within a few meters of the tester. If this continues to occur, contact Fluke Networks for assistance. Using the OTDR Looking at OTDR Test Results ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Event END The end of the cabling. Sorting Events You can sort the event table in ascending or descending order by the items in a column. For example, you could sort by the ...
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OTDR DETAILS Screens The OTDR DETAILS screens show additional OTDR test information and measurements, some of which is described H below. Press from the OTDR DETAILS screen for more information on these screens. Warning Messages Warnings occur when a value ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Bi-Directional Testing To test cabling in both directions and save the bi-directional results, proceed as follows the Job tab, enter names for END 1 and END 2 to identify the ends ...
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Comparing OTDR Traces The trace overlay function lets you see two OTDR traces at the same time. This lets you do the following: • Compare a link’s current trace with a past trace to see if the link has changed. ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook New Reference Trace: Turns on the trace overlay function. Lets you select a new reference trace from memory. B Measure New Comparison Trace: Runs the ...
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Figure 3-16. Comparing OTDR Traces Comparing OTDR Traces Using the OTDR C ajt68f.eps 3-41 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook A The traces being compared. The reference trace is first shown in gray behind the comparison trace. B The trace shown in black in the foreground. To switch the A positions of the ...
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Using the Real Time Trace The OTDR's real time trace is updated several times each second, depending on the length of the fiber and the wavelength used. This function is useful for locating intermittent problems, such as those that appear ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook To use the real time trace, do the following: 1 Clean all fiber connectors. 2 Connect the launch fiber between the tester and the fiber under test Press ; then select ...
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Using Manual OTDR Mode Note You should use Auto OTDR mode when certifying cabling with the OTDR. Manual OTDR mode lets you optimize the OTDR trace for viewing specific events. To select Manual OTDR mode, exit to the HOME screen, ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Setting RESOLUTION The resolution* setting determines the distance between measurement samples. Shorter resolution (OFTM-561xB settings improve measurement accuracy and let you see more detail in and around reflective events, modules) but also increase ...
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Setting AVERAGING The averaging time sets the number of measurements averaged together to create the final trace. TIME Longer times reduce noise on the trace which increases dynamic range and accuracy and reveals more (OFTM-573x details, such as smaller non-reflective ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Setting PULSE WIDTH The pulse width determines the deadzones of the trace and affects dynamic range. Narrower pulses let you see more detail in and around reflective events and help you see events ...
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Setting LOSS Lets you set the threshold (in decibels) for reporting loss events. Events at or above the threshold THRESHOLD are included in the event table. The range for this setting is 0. 1.50 dB inclusive. (OFTM-573x For ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Diagnosing OTDR Test Failures Tables 3-6 and 3-7 describes some typical causes of OTDR test failures. See also the table in Appendix C, which shows results from a survey on common causes of ...
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Table 3-6. Diagnosing OTDR Test Failures (cont.) LARGEST EVENT fails • The event is a dirty or damaged connector. Check the OTDR trace or event table for high-loss reflective events. • A patch cord, launch fiber, or fiber segment has ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Large reflective event with high loss (top), excessive tailing (middle hook on the falling edge of the trace (bottom). May be identified as an end event though it occurs before the ...
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Table 3-7. Diagnosing Faults on OTDR Traces (cont.) Small reflective event with high loss. May be identified as an end event though it occurs before the end of the cabling. May be caused by very sharp bend, a crack, or ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Small gain event (a “gainer”). Typically caused by a splice between mismatched fibers (different backscatter coefficients, core sizes, numerical apertures, or other parameters). Testing from the other end would show a loss at ...
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Table 3-7. Diagnosing Faults on OTDR Traces (cont.) Top: Ghost after the cabling end. These are not listed in the event table and generally do not indicate a fault in the cabling. Bottom: Ghosts in the middle of the cabling. ...
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The ChannelMap function provides an intuitive map of the cabling under test. You can use this function to quickly survey connections and the lengths of fibers in a channel. This function is optimized for resolving connections as close as ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook 6 Connect the launch fiber to the OTDR port and the channel to be mapped, as shown in Figure 4- Press . A Tester with OTDR module B Memory card (optional) ...
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Figure 4-2. ChannelMap Test Connections Using the ChannelMap Function Running the Test 4 ajt55f.eps 4-3 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook ChannelMap Diagram Features Figure 4-3 describes the features of a ChannelMap diagram. 4-4 Figure 4-3. ChannelMap Diagram Features ajt25f.eps ...
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A The length of the channel, including the launch fiber. Note The FIBER LENGTH shown is the actual length of the channel rounded to the nearest meter or foot (not the sum of the displayed segment lengths). B The far ...
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The FaultMap ™ function is a troubleshooting tool that shows you connections that might have problems. This function uses event reflectance as the criteria for identifying connections that might be bad optimized for resolving connections as close as ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook T 5 Press . Figure 5-3 describes the features of the FaultMap diagram. Note You cannot save FaultMap tests. A Tester with OTDR module B Memory card (optional) C Spare battery pack (optional) ...
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Channel to be tested Figure 5-2. FaultMap Test Connections Using the FaultMap Function Running the Test ajt55f.eps 5 5-3 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook FaultMap Diagram Features Figure 5-3 describes the features of a FaultMap diagram. 5-4 Figure 5-3. FaultMap Diagram Features ajt76f.eps ...
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A The length of the channel, including the launch fiber. Note The FIBER LENGTH shown is the actual length of the channel rounded to the nearest meter or foot (not the sum of the displayed segment lengths). B The far ...
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The OFTM-5352 FiberInspector Video Probe connects to an OptiFiber fiber tester to let you inspect the ends of fiber optic connectors. The probe's 250X and 400X magnifications reveal dirt, scratches, and other defects that can cause poor performance or ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Using the Probe Figure 6-1 shows the equipment required for FiberInspector tests. Figure 6-2 shows how to use the probe. 1 Use the adapter cable provided to connect the probe to the video ...
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Place the probe on the fiber connector focus the image, turn the larger ring on the probe. To change magnification, turn the smaller ring. Figure 6-3 describes the FiberInspector screen you want to save the ...
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A The magnification indicator. Press magnification to match the FiberInspector probe’s setting (250X or 400X). The setting determines the size of the scale used for measuring core sizes. The setting is also stored with saved images. B The Visual Quality ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook FiberInspector Image Examples Figure 6-4 shows some examples of FiberInspector images. Clean, with light at far end Wiped with fingertip 6-6 Alcohol drying Dirty patch panel connector (left uncovered) Figure 6-4. FiberInspector Image ...
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... Real Time to activate the probe. Try moving the probe around on the connector. If the image still cannot be centered, the probe’s detector may have been knocked out of alignment by rough handling. Contact Fluke Networks for service information. Using the FiberInspector Option Getting a Good Image ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Using the Core Scale Figure 6-5 shows the rings of the scale you can use on FiberInspector images to measure core and cladding sizes. To use the scale, do the following: 1 Verify ...
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... The DTX remote can also be used as a manually- controlled source for testing in Far End Source mode. You can buy a DTX smart remote separately for this purpose. See the Fluke Networks website or contact Fluke Networks for details. Note The OptiFiber tester must have software version 2 ...
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... Changing the Connector Adapter You can change the module's input connector adapter (Figure 7-1) to connect to SC, ST, LC, and FC fiber connectors. Additional adapter styles may be available. Check the Fluke Networks web site for updates. W Caution • Cover all connectors with protective caps when not in use. • ...
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Figure 7-2. Changing the Connector Adapter Using the Loss/Length Option Changing the Connector Adapter 7 ajt61f.eps 7-3 ...
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... Dry the connector with a dry swab by twisting it around in the connector times. 5 Inspect the connector regularly with a fiber microscope, such as the Fluke Networks FiberInspector Video Microscope. 7-4 Cleaning the Loss/Length and Power Meter INPUT Connector 1 Remove the connector adapter to expose the photodiode lens (see Figure 7-2) ...
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SETUP Tab Setting Job tab Job settings The job settings are saved with test results to identify the job site, the cables tested, and the test direction. Before you run a test you will save, verify that the job and ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook SETUP Tab Setting Loss/Length REMOTE END Use Smart Remote mode for testing dual-fiber cabling. Use Loopback mode for testing tab SETUP* reference test cords, patch cords, and cable spools. Use Far End Source ...
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SETUP Tab Setting Loss/Length tab TEST METHOD CONNECTOR TYPE Table 7-1. Loss/Length Test Settings (cont.) Loss results include connections added after referencing. The reference and test connections determine which connections are included in results. The Test Method refers to the ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook SETUP Tab Setting NUMBER OF Loss/Length tab ADAPTERS NUMBER OF SPLICES Set from the TEST SETUP Reference test screen after setting a cord length B (optional) reference or press Test Setup from the ...
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Figure 7-3. Example of How to Determine the NUMBER OF ADAPTERS Setting Using the Loss/Length Option Loss/Length Test Settings 7 ajt22f.eps 7-9 ...
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... If you do not have the correct connector adapters, see "Modified 1 Jumper Method" in Appendix B for alternative connections that produce 1 jumper results. To test links with different connectors at each end, visit the Fluke Networks Knowledge Base for suggestions. 7-10 About Setting the Reference The reference serves as the baseline power level for loss measurements ...
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The tester requires you to set the reference at these times: • Anytime you change the loss/length module in the main or remote tester. • Anytime you start using a different remote tester. • Thirty days after the reference was ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Table 7-3 shows a partial list of mandrel requirements for TIA and ISO standards. Figure 7-4 shows how to wrap the fiber around a mandrel. Place mandrels on the tester’s output fibers, Fiber ...
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Testing in Smart Remote Mode Use Smart Remote mode to test and certify dual-fiber cabling. In this mode, the tester measures loss, length, and propagation delay on two fibers at two wavelengths in one or both directions. A Tester with ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Setting the Reference in Smart Remote Mode 1 Turn on the tester and remote and let them warm up for 5 minutes the main tester: set the following on Loss/Length tab ...
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Figure 7-6. Smart Remote Mode Reference Connections (1 Jumper Method) Using the Loss/Length Option Testing in Smart Remote Mode 7 ajt05f.eps 7-15 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Running the Test in Smart Remote Mode W Caution If you disconnected the reference test cords from the tester’s or remote’s output, you must set the reference again to ensure valid measurements. 1 ...
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Figure 7-7. Smart Remote Mode Test Connections (1 Jumper Method) Using the Loss/Length Option Testing in Smart Remote Mode 7 ajt08f.eps 7-17 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Smart Remote Mode Test Results The SUMMARY screen, which appears when the test is finished, is described in Table 7-4. Table 7-4. Smart Remote Mode SUMMARY Screen Features Item FIBER LENGTH The length ...
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Table 7-5. Smart Remote Mode RESULTS Screen Features Item END 1-2 These refer to the direction of the test results. If THIS END on the main tester is set to END 1, END 1-2 END 2-1 shows results for the ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Testing in Loopback Mode Use Loopback mode to test spools of cable, segments of uninstalled cable, patch cords, reference test cords, and launch fibers. In this mode, the tester measures loss, length, and ...
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A Tester with OFTM-5612B or OFTM-5732 module. Match connector adapter to the connectors in the link. B Memory card (optional) C Spare battery pack (optional adapter with line cord (optional) Figure 7-8. Equipment for Testing in Loopback Mode ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Setting the Reference in Loopback Mode 1 Turn on the tester and let it warm up for 5 minutes the Loss/Length tab in Setup set REMOTE END SETUP to Loopback. 3 ...
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Figure 7-9. Loopback Mode Reference Connections (1 Jumper Method) Using the Loss/Length Option Testing in Loopback Mode 7 ajt06f.eps 7-23 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Running the Test in Loopback Mode W Caution If you disconnected the reference test cord from the tester’s output, you must set the reference again to ensure valid measurements. 1 Verify that the ...
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Figure 7-10. Loopback Mode Test Connections (1 Jumper Method) Using the Loss/Length Option Testing in Loopback Mode 7 ajt09f.eps 7-25 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Table 7-6. Loopback Mode SUMMARY Screen Features Item FIBER LENGTH The length of the fiber in the cabling. This is the total length between the INPUT and OUTPUT connectors. HEADROOM The smallest margin ...
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Table 7-7. Loopback Mode RESULTS Screen Features Item END 1-2 These refer to the direction of the test results. If THIS END in Setup is set to END 1, END 1 is the fiber end END 2-1 connected to the ...
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... Use Far End Source mode to measure power or power loss at one wavelength on individual fibers. A Far End Source mode record can store dual-wavelength results from both directions. Far End Source mode requires a stand-alone optical source, such as a Fluke Networks DTX Smart Remote with a fiber ® module, a SimpliFiber source LS-1310/1550 Laser Source. ...
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A Tester with OFTM-5611B, OFTM-5612B, OFTM-5731 or OFTM-5732 module. Match the connector adapter to the connectors in the link. B Optical source (SimpliFiber source shown) C Memory card (optional) D Spare battery pack (optional adapter with line cord ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Setting the Reference in Far End Source Mode 1 Turn on the tester and source and let them warm up for 5 minutes the Loss/Length tab in Setup set REMOTE END ...
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Figure 7-12. Far End Source Mode Reference Connections (1 Jumper Method) Using the Loss/Length Option Testing in Far End Source Mode 7 ajt07f.eps 7-31 ...
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... Using Auto Wavelength Detection with SimpliFiber Sources (OFTM-5731 and OFTM-5732 Modules) A Fluke Networks SimpliFiber source can transmit wavelength information that can be read by OFTM-5731 and OFTM-5732 modules. This feature helps eliminate wavelength selection errors when testing in Far End Source mode ...
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Figure 7-13. Far End Source Mode Test Connections (1 Jumper Method) Using the Loss/Length Option Testing in Far End Source Mode 7 ajt10f.eps 7-33 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Far End Source Mode Test Results The SUMMARY screen, which appears when the test is finished, is described in Table 7-8. Table 7-8. Far End Source Mode SUMMARY Screen Features Item HEADROOM The ...
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Table 7-9. Far End Source Mode RESULTS Screen Features Item END 1-2 These refer to the direction of the test results. In Far End Source mode, the tester assigns END 1-2 to the END 2-1 results if THIS END on ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Bi-Directional Testing You can test cabling in both directions and save the bi- directional test results in all test modes. Bi-Directional Testing in Smart Remote or Loopback Mode 1 On the main tester’s ...
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Loss is more than expected or is reported as “Too High”. • The fibers are connected to the wrong ports on the tester, or are swapped at one end of the cabling. • A reference test cord is broken. • ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Table 7-10. Diagnosing Loss/Length Test Failures (cont.) Loss is negative. • The connections to the tester were disturbed after referencing. • The fiber ends were dirty during referencing. • There was a kink ...
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Finding Connections with FindFiber The FindFiber function is available with the loss/length test option. This function helps you trace connections at patch panels and quickly check fiber continuity. Note The FindFiber function is not available in Far End Source mode. ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook 1 On the Loss/Length tab in Setup, set the main and remote testers to Smart Remote mode. 2 Clean the tester's and source's OUTPUT connectors and the reference test cord connectors; then make ...
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Connect the INPUT fiber first Figure 7-15. Using FindFiber in Smart Remote Mode Using the Loss/Length Option Finding Connections with FindFiber Smart remote TALK 7 ajt26f.eps 7-41 ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Using FindFiber in Loopback Mode Use FindFiber in Loopback mode to quickly check the continuity of reference test cords, launch fibers, and fiber spools. Figure 7-16 shows the equipment needed for using FindFiber ...
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Figure 7-17. Using FindFiber in Loopback Mode Using the Loss/Length Option Finding Connections with FindFiber 7 ajt27f.eps 7-43 ...
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Visual Fault Locator Applications The visual fault locator (VFL) is available with OFTM-573x modules. The VFL helps you do the following: • Quickly check fiber continuity. • Trace fibers to determine the polarity of duplex connections and identify connections between ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook Using the VFL Figure 8-1 shows the equipment required for using the VFL. The visual fault locator port accepts connectors with 2.5 mm ferrules (SC, ST, or FC). To connect to other ferrule ...
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Clean the connectors on the patch cord, if used, and the fiber to be tested. 2 Connect the fiber directly to the tester’s VFL port or connect using the patch cord. 3 Turn on the VFL as follows: • ...
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Technical Reference Handbook 8-4 Figure 8-2. Using the Visual Fault Locator ajt03f.eps ...