Operation Manual

Contents
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OTDR Details Screens .................................................................................................................................. 7-42
Bi-Directional Testing ...................................................................................................................................... 7-47
Using Manual OTDR Mode .............................................................................................................................. 7-48
8 Certifying Fiber Optic Cabling
Overview of Features ....................................................................................................................................... 8-1
Safety Information ........................................................................................................................................... 8-2
Installing and Removing Fiber Modules ......................................................................................................... 8-4
Installing the Connector Adapter ................................................................................................................... 8-6
Verifying Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 8-8
Essentials for Reliable Fiber Test Results ........................................................................................................ 8-9
Cleaning Connectors and Adapters ........................................................................................................... 8-9
About Setting the Reference ..................................................................................................................... 8-10
Selecting Test Reference Cords .................................................................................................................. 8-11
Testing Your Test Reference Cords ............................................................................................................ 8-11
Using Mandrels for Testing Multimode Fiber ........................................................................................... 8-12
Loss/Length Test Settings ................................................................................................................................. 8-14
About 1 Jumper Connections .......................................................................................................................... 8-18
Autotest in Smart Remote Mode .................................................................................................................... 8-18
Setting the Reference for Smart Remote Mode ....................................................................................... 8-20
Testing the Test Reference Cords in Smart Remote Mode ....................................................................... 8-22
Running the Autotest in Smart Remote Mode ......................................................................................... 8-24
Smart Remote Mode Autotest Results ....................................................................................................... 8-26
Autotest in Loopback Mode ............................................................................................................................ 8-28
Setting the Reference in Loopback Mode ................................................................................................. 8-30
Testing Your Test Reference Cords in Loopback Mode ............................................................................ 8-32
Running the Autotest in Loopback Mode ................................................................................................. 8-34