Operation Manual

DTX Series CableAnalyzer
Technical Reference Handbook
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Settings for OTDR Tests
Table 7-1 describes the settings that apply to OTDR tests.
To access the settings (except for job settings), turn the
rotary switch to SETUP; then select Fiber OTDR. Use
BC to
move among the tabs.
To see the limits used for an OTDR test, press L View
Limits from the OTDR Results screen.
To see the settings used for an OTDR test:
1 On the OTDR Results screen, press K View Events.
2 On the Event Table screen, press L View Details.
3 On the Overall Results screen, press J OTDR
Settings.
The settings used may be slightly different from the
nominal values selected on the OTDR tab.
Table 7-1. OTDR Test Settings
Setting Description
Job settings Before you run a test you will save, you may want to set up a storage location and enter
Operator, Site, and Company names. See “Preparing to Save Tests” on page 2-1.
OTDR Port Select Multimode or Singlemode to view or edit those settings.
Test Limit The tester compares the OTDR test results to the selected test limit to produce PASS/FAIL
results. You can select factory-installed limits or custom limits. See page 12-7 for information on
creating custom limits.
Fiber Type Select a fiber type that is appropriate for the fiber you will test. You can select factory-installed
fiber types or custom types. See page 12-3 for information on creating custom fiber types.