Operation Manual

Chapter 8
Fiber testing (LWL) FiberTEK™ FDX
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8.11. Application-specific Configuration of a Fiber Test
The certification of fiber cabling is usually performed according to TIA-568 or ISO 11801
standards; in doing so, the passed/failed criterion is based on cable length, number of splices
and connections in the fiber line.
In addition to these criteria, the LanTEK
®
II Cable Tester can also be configured for
application-specific fiber tests. These fiber tests are particular beneficial when determining
whether a fiber line supports certain types of network technology, such as 100BaseSX or
1000BaseLX.
1. Use Arrow Keys to navigate on ready screen to "Fiber" display and press Enter.
8.11.1. Determine Loss Budget
2. Mark the wavelength according to fiber (LWL) to be measured and press soft key
.
Illustration 1 8.11.1. Select Wavelength
3. Use soft keys 850nm, 1300nm, 1310nm and 1550nm to select the according
wavelength to specify the loss budget.
Illustration 2 8.11.1. Manual Specification of Loss Budget
NOTE:
Refer to chapter Specifications in this instruction manual to find an overview of cabling
standards and application requirements for the installation of fibers.
The current limit for the loss is displayed in box Limit.
4. If you want to keep the value, confirm with Enter, or use soft key to open
input box for loss budget.
5. Use Up/Down Arrow Keys to navigate to individual boxes and use
alphanumeric keys to enter details concerning the fiber line.