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OMNIScanner User Guide

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Running a Fiber Autotest

Some Autotests do not have a fixed loss limit. The Optical Link Budget

(OLB) is calculated based on the wavelength, the length of the cable, and

the number of connectors and splices.

OMNI

Scanner

will automatically display the SPLICES/CONNECTORS

screen if you are running an equation based Autotest (TIA 568A, ISO

11801, or 1000 Base F).

1. With the Splices: field highlighted, press ENTER. Use the é or ê arrow

key to adjust the number of splices in your link. To determine the total

number of splices, simply count all of the splices in one leg of the fiber.

OMNIScanner will assume that both legs have the same amount of splices.

2. To change the number of Connectors, use the

ê to highlight the field and press ENTER. Use the

é or ê arrow key to adjust the number of connec-

tor pairs in your link. To determine the total

number of connectors, simply count all of the

connectors in one leg of the fiber. OMNIScanner

will assume that both legs have the same amount

of connectors.

3. After editing the fields, press to run the

Autotest.

OMNI

Scanner

starts the Autotest after the number

of connectors and splices has been entered.

Note: If you are running a Two Way test, you will

be prompted to swap the fibers. (See Chapter 3 -

Setup: Fiber Test Options for further information.)

4. Swap the Launch Cable’s connectors as indicated in the graphic. Do not

disconnect the Launch Cables from the OMNI

Fiber

adapters!

5. Press to complete the Autotest.

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