Operation Manual

Chapter 8
Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX
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2. Use Arrow Keys to navigate on ready screen to "Calibration" and press Enter.
Illustration 1 8.8. Ready Screen
If calibration was not successful, implement the following measures:
 Check correct connection of launch cords.
 Check launch fiber connections for contamination. If necessary, clean connections and
check with a fiber test microscope (IDEAL order number 45-332).
 Dirty launch fibers also contaminate the measuring adapter connections. Clean the
connections on the FiberTEK™ FDX measuring adapters with an optical cleaning sponge.
 Check launch cords with a fiber continuity tester (IDEAL order number: VFF5) for
continuity.
 Replace suspected damaged launch cords.
8.9. Evaluation of Autotest Results for Fibers (LWL)
8.9.1. Passed/Failed Rating
The overall Autotest result appears in the upper right of the Autotest screen. The single
Autotest results appear on the right beside the corresponding tests.
Symbols for Overall Test Result
Symbol
Overall Autotest Result
The overall Autotest was completed without errors if all single tests received a
passing grade.
The overall Autotest receives a failing grade if at least one single test failed.
Autotest Symbols for Single Tests
Symbol
Single Autotest Results
Passed: All results are within the limits, with adequate margins.
Failed: At least one result has exceeded the limit by more than the accuracy
specified for the device.
8.9.2. Saving Current Autotest Results
The Autotest results can be saved in the internal memory of LanTEK
®
II Cable Tester
immediately after the test.